coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
When Inclusion Means Assimilation: Why We’re Done Playing ‘Normal’
Inclusion shouldn’t mean erasure. But for many disabled people, that’s exactly what it feels like. We’re told to “blend in,” “mask,” “act normal.” We’re praised when we suppress our natural communication styles, sensory needs, or mobility tools. We’re rewarded for being palatable, not authentic.
By Tracy Stine4 months ago in Psyche
How EMDR helped me become more peaceful with my Past…but left me with me in the Present.
There’s a wellness tool for just about everything these days. Flotation tanks, cold plunges, CBT, DBT, gratitude journals, breathwork, yoga, journalling, medication, meditation, crystals, herbal, holistic, homoeopathic...You name it, I’ve tried it. Some worked a little, some not at all, and most just reminded me how deeply annoying it is to try and meditate when your brain is busy replaying a drunk argument from 2016 while worrying if your Hello Fresh delivery driver thinks you’re rude.
By Chelsea Branch4 months ago in Psyche
The Fight Between The Night
Ethan, like clockwork, began his performance the moment the sun rose. The coffee machine hissed to life, and the aroma filled his apartment, a familiar cue. He went through the motions of his morning routine with a practiced ease that had taken years to perfect. He showered, shaved, and dressed in a crisp, ironed shirt, presenting a flawless image to the world.
By Elijah Griffin4 months ago in Psyche
