“I Can’t Breathe” – How To Not Accept What Is Unacceptable, From a Therapist’s Perspective
The pain and outrage following George Floyd’s murder are not just individual emotions—they are signals of a deep, systemic crisis that demands action. Ignoring racism is a privilege that only those safe from its violence can afford, but true change requires intentional awareness, education, and active resistance. Just as we reshaped our lives to fight a global pandemic, we must now commit to dismantling systemic racism with the same urgency and collective effort.
Take Responsibility: It Will Change Your Life.
This blog explores the power of taking personal responsibility as a way to regain control over one’s life, especially after difficult or traumatic experiences. While external circumstances and other people’s actions can impact us, choosing how we respond and making intentional decisions can lead to empowerment and change. By shifting focus from blame to personal agency, individuals can create healthier relationships, seek support, and ultimately shape their own futures.
The Human Condition
The human condition is an ongoing cycle of emotional highs and lows, where suffering and joy exist in tandem, shaping our understanding of each. Modern struggles, though different from our ancestors’ fight for survival, still revolve around finding purpose, connection, and meaning. Rather than eliminating pain, true healing comes from learning to share our suffering with others, recognizing that we are not alone in our experiences.