Why People don’t Talk about their Trauma

**This is a re-blog, originally posted from the “Don’t Lose Hope” site. I found this piece so insightful as to why talking about trauma with others is difficult. For me, the biggest issue has always been negative feedback. It’s been most hurtful when I’ve shared my trauma with someone I care about, and that person is more set on giving […]

Are We Slaves to “Niceness”?

If you avoid the conflict to keep the peace, you start a war inside yourself. Unknown During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. George Orwell We must give up the vain idea of trying to please everybody. That is impossible. And the attempt is a mere waste of time. We must be content to walk […]