There’s a very flawed mindset in our country that if a rape victim doesn’t report an assault, they either A) Must not have actually been assaulted, or if so, not “that badly” B) Don’t care about anyone else who may get assaulted by the same person C) Are just too much of a coward to…
Have you ever wondered how Introverted Intuition works? I have to admit, as an INFJ I sometimes find myself at odds with this mysterious function. If you look online, you’ll describe it as so many things: Foresight Pattern-recognition “Psychic powers” Regardless of how it’s described, Introverted Intuition (or “Ni” as type geeks like me call…
There’s no faster or easier way to add tension to a conversation than to bring up the topic of rape. It’s awkward, it’s taboo, it’s something that people want to ignore. It scares us, makes us uncomfortable, and might even remind us of some of our own personal demons we’d like to pretend don’t exist….
Every child wants to be understood by their parents. Every child wants to be appreciated for what makes them unique. Every child wants an opportunity to be heard, and to be allowed to be themselves. Most parents want to give this sense of understanding and individuality to their children, but it’s easier said than done….
Have you ever looked back on your life and cringed at mistakes you made or the way you behaved? I know I have, and still do. As a teenager I lived like there was no tomorrow, making a multitude of mistakes, taking risks, and trying hard to fit in with a group of teenagers that…
