February 2nd, 2009
There are many reasons to see a therapist or counselor. Some people come to deal with past trauma, difficult feelings, or emotions. Others spend the time in session working on ways to cope with addictions or compulsions. Some come in order to begin living a life true to themselves – their gender identity or sexual orientation. Whatever the reason that compels a person to meet weekly with a stranger and speak their truth, perhaps the ultimate reason is captured in the few lines from the below poem…
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January 9th, 2009
Confronting a history of sexual abuse and rape is difficult for anyone. It is uniquely difficult for men, as our culture has so many myths about male sexuality. One is that men can’t be raped. A second is that males always enjoy any kind of sexual attention. It’s deemed a inherent part of our make-up.
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Tags: & Sexual Compulsions, alcohol, drugs, healing, sexual abuse, sexuality
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December 10th, 2008
“I wish I had never been born.” Have you ever thought this? It’s a devastating feeling. And not so uncommon.
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Tags: healing, hope
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November 3rd, 2008
In honor of All Souls Day, also known as All Saints Day and Dia de los Muertes, I heard this poignant poem. It was written by Jane Kenyon while her husband was enduring cancer treatment. A few years after writing this, Ms. Kenyon died from her own bout with the disease, while her husband was living a life in remission.
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October 20th, 2008
Grief and loss comes in many shapes and forms. It can be the death of a loved one, a death of a pet, the loss of health. It can also take the shape of a damaged relationship.
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Tags: death, dying, grief, healing, loss
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