Denial Part II: Destructive Denial

In Denial Part I: The Cost of Avoiding Reality, I discussed what healthy and unhealthy denial is and explored the reasons why unhealthy denial develops. We also talked about the role and contribution of shame contributing to unhealthy denial. In this segment, we want to further explore how unhealthy denial becomes harmful to self and others. Continue reading Denial Part II: Destructive Denial

Prove Them Wrong: Projection and Despotism

Have others dictated your future? Does your family provide zero support for your attempts to better yourself? If you doubt yourself, don’t try because you fear failure, or feel like you are not capable of success, you’ve been lied to. Here’s why. Continue reading Prove Them Wrong: Projection and Despotism

Keep Your Money, I’ll Keep My Job: Sick Family Systems, Financial Abuse and Control

Do you find it hard to leave toxic relationships out of financial fear? Is your spouse evasive with expenses and income or withhold resources? Find out how perpetrators use money as a source of abuse and power here. Continue reading Keep Your Money, I’ll Keep My Job: Sick Family Systems, Financial Abuse and Control