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A Life for a Life. Content Warning.
My mother planted her voice deep inside my mind. A voice so obnoxious and strident that my autonomy collapsed into a dark corner. She taught me that love was synonymous with abusive control. She mentally imprisoned me to behave only in ways that appeased her. Her love, kindness, and care would vanish when I stepped out of line. Poof! Gone in a cloud of her cigarette smoke. For thirty years, I was chained to her every desire. Each decision I made, person I dated, or friend I had was all for her approval, her favor, her love. In her eyes, if I truly loved her, I would live my life for her. A life that she never got to live. A life that was stolen from her.
By Kaneene Pineda2 years ago in Psyche
How To Regain Energy
This is for all the introverts, the neurodivergent's, the empaths, the overworked (yes, that includes parents) and those feeling burned out, because a lot is demanded of you or you're perhaps feeling overwhelmed in a world where you are expected to constantly be present, to interact and to 'conform' or people please.
By Jasmine Morris2 years ago in Psyche
Addiction . Content Warning.
Introduction Addiction has a huge impact on society in ways we are just beginning to understand, it's affecting individuals and communities in diverse ways. Traditionally it's associated with substance abuse, addiction manifests in various forms, ranging from compulsive shopping to disordered eating and problematic online pornography use (POPU). These addictive behaviors can disrupt lives, strain relationships, and undermine well-being, posing significant challenges to both individuals and the world at large.
By Amira2 years ago in Psyche
Why Troubled Children Have an Increased Trauma In Society. Content Warning.
As a former "troubled child" I learned two things normal communication even in the 90s was difficult for me. One, I learned no one listens. Two, if I have a meltdown I will be restrained. Most troubled children like myself when restrained by professionals who wouldn't listen to me traumatized me enough but being able to not move embraced with a professional gripping my hands. That was beyond traumatizing. I didn't know this was still a common practice until I overheard one of my peers who is a major in Psychology interning at some nonprofit agency that's similar to the 90s verse of Latch Key.
By Emily Curry (Rising Phoenix)2 years ago in Psyche
The Importance of Mental Health Awareness in Society
Researching the bewildering maze of life, the covered power cutting our trip - our critical prosperity - is reliably excused. As a peculiar chief, it assembles the musicality of our world, the chance of our planned endeavors, and the curve and weft of our overall people. Investigating this, might we at some point skip further into the persuading importance with respect to very close flourishing thought, fixing its moving nuances like how we cross the tangled methods of our cerebrums.
By danete compton2 years ago in Psyche
The Tortured Soul of Ravenswood
In the small town of Ravenswood, nestled between ancient forests and mist-laden hills, there lived a man named Adrian Blackthorn. Adrian was not like the other townsfolk. His eyes bore a haunting sadness, and his presence carried an air of quiet torment. Whispers circulated about the tortured soul that resided within him, as if an invisible weight pressed upon his every step.Adrian's affliction began on a stormy night, years ago, when tragedy struck his family. A mysterious fire engulfed their ancestral home, leaving only ashes and sorrow in its wake. Adrian, the sole survivor, was haunted by the memories of that fateful night. The townspeople spoke of a darkness that clung to him, an unseen force that seemed to feed on his grief.As the years passed, Adrian became a recluse, shunning the company of others. He would often be seen wandering the desolate grounds where his family home once stood, his steps heavy with the weight of unresolved pain. The townsfolk avoided him, for his presence seemed to cast a shadow over Ravenswood.One evening, a curious journalist named Olivia stumbled upon Ravenswood while researching enigmatic stories of tortured souls. Drawn to the whispers surrounding Adrian, she decided to delve into the mystery that gripped the town. Her inquiries led her to the doorstep of the brooding man, who reluctantly agreed to share his story.Adrian's narrative unfolded like a dark tapestry, woven with threads of grief and loss. As he spoke, Olivia sensed an otherworldly aura ermeating the air. Adrian believed that the fire that claimed his family was no accident but the work of a vengeful spirit seeking retribution for sins committed by generations past.Determined to unravel the truth, Olivia delved into the town's archives, unearthing forgotten tales of a curse that had plagued the Blackthorn family for centuries. Legend spoke of a forbidden pact made with a malevolent entity, a deal that bound the family to an eternal cycle of suffering.Drven by a relentless desire for redemption, Adrian and Olivia embarked on a perilous journey to break the curse. Together, they faced spectral apparitions, deciphered cryptic symbols, and confronted the sins of the past. The tortured soul within Adrian yearned for liberation, and as they delved deeper, the line between the living and the supernatural blurred.In the heart of the ancient forest, beneath the gnarled branches of the Blackthorn ancestral tree, they confronted the vengeful spirit. A spectral figure materialized, its eyes ablaze with centuries of anger. Adrian pleaded for forgiveness, acknowledging the sins of his forebears. In that moment, the ethereal presence wavered, and the weight that had burdened Adrian lifted.As dawn broke over Ravenswood, a profound stillness settled upon the town. Adrian emerged from the forest, his eyes no longer haunted, his soul no longer tortured. The once-aloof townspeople witnessed a transformation within him, and a newfound warmth permeated the air.Olvia, having chronicled the extraordinary tale, bid farewell to Ravenswood. The town, once shrouded in whispers of a tortured soul, now bore the hope of redemption. Adrian Blackthorn, no longer a prisoner of the past, embraced the dawn of a new chapter, leaving the haunting shadows behind.The story of the tortured soul became a cautionary tale, a reminder that redemption could be found even in the darkest corners of the human spirit. And so, the town of Ravenswood became a testament to the enduring power of forgiveness and the possibility of breaking free from the chains that bound the soul. Adrian Blackthorn's haunted past, marked by a tragic fire and a centuries-old curse, became a focal point for journalist Olivia. As they unraveled the dark secrets of the Blackthorn family, the line between the living and the supernatural blurred. Facing spectral apparitions and confronting sins of the past, they ventured into the heart of an ancient forest to break the curse. There, Adrian pleaded for forgiveness from a vengeful spirit, leading to a transformative moment at dawn. Ravenswood, once shrouded in whispers of a tortured soul, now stood as a symbol of redemption and the triumph over ancient malevolence.
By Jedidiah2 years ago in Psyche
I envy you. Top Story - January 2024.
You weigh on my chest, capture my breath. I'm held captive in your hold and stripped of all that I know. I'm a helpless, fallen soul beholden to empty hope. I'm lost here, all on my own. I'm lost here, broken to the bone.
By Aathavi Thanges2 years ago in Psyche
The Mind and the Universal Laws
Introduction It was during my darkest times that I found the light. I had been seeking answers externally, yet the source of light I needed resided within. Just as with me, your radiance shines brightly too. This light holds a universal essence, and the Universal Laws serve to illuminate and empower us throughout this journey we call life.
By Amira2 years ago in Psyche
Training Psychiatric Service Dogs
I had the idea for this article several years ago, but here recently I have had the overwhelming urge to write it as I have been faced with reports of several "professionals" (whether lawyers or doctors or even staff at libraries or restaurants) having insistence on knowing what certification the dog has passed, stating that in order to be a service dog that it has to have special papers, or deeming a well-behaved service dog unwelcome simply because it has no identification.
By The Schizophrenic Mom2 years ago in Psyche
Testosterone’s Impact on Mood and Mental Health
The article explores the impact of testosterone on mood and mental health, discussing its role in regulating emotions, its effects on mental disorders, and considerations for testosterone replacement therapy.
By Timothy A Rowland2 years ago in Psyche
I Feel Powerless. Content Warning.
Rough morning, already wake up to my husband calling me I was happy about that. I know it has nothing to do with me per say. I wish there were laws with countries that protected others. Unfortunately, that's not how the world works. My toxic mother-in-law has crossed the line many times. Involving me and my husband, I never had a choice the way she fights is like a cobra with psychological warfare. I never know when she will strike, I wish I had a cigarette this morning. She has stolen my husband's money, she has stole what little found he has to find my nephew instead of walking her fucking lazy ass to the story because taking my husband's food is more I don't know demented. I don't have a choice it's not like my mother no Petra Aurelien is relentless. There are rats in the house, garbage around the outside and food set in the open. I wish my husband would just report her to the cops and she would be sent to Jail and my father in law walks around the house in front of my husband traumatizing him further he is naked. When I was there thankfully, he never did that, but there attitudes have changed to show there true colours. What's worse is I've not seen my husband in a year and I get to witness all this shit and not have a say on my husband's safety. Do you know how it feels I can't do anything about this. I'm tired of seeing him suffer no one deserves this. With each passing day, my husband sinks deeper into depression and the only thing protecting him is God. My worst fear is what if these people take things to far and he can't take it no more and tries to take his own life. I want justice for everything they did to him thus far I want justice so bad I crave it. I will not lose my husband anymore; I wish there was a way to report these crimes even though I'm all the way here.
By Emily Curry (Rising Phoenix)2 years ago in Psyche
The Beginning of Healing
Too many people today are wounded. In fact, "wounded" might be too light of a word. We've been abused, traumatized, scarred, damaged... you name whatever words fits your life.
By Ashley Tripp2 years ago in Psyche