We as a culture have long held the belief that “we shouldn’t speak ill of the dead”, but that often doesn’t help the living to process their past traumas. Semi-deifying an abuser after their death only adds to the mental and emotional burdens of the living victims. Instead, we need to be able to speak honestly and factually about the past. This is very cleansing and allows those old shadows to be released.
Tag: honesty
Integrity… is it lost? Some signs that someone has integrity
Character and integrity used to be much more highly valued. A person’s word used to seal a deal. Honor was prized. No matter what a person’s religious…… Read more “Integrity… is it lost? Some signs that someone has integrity”
I value the expensive things in life!
by Jasmine L @CrystalLoversTribe We don’t typically consider these things to be expensive, in a credit card world driven by materialism, but these things do come at…… Read more “I value the expensive things in life!”
Setting “Boundaries with consequences”
Today’s post was inspired by my blogging friend Praghalba’s poem and by a conversation we had in the comments! Setting boundaries with people who overstep can yield…… Read more “Setting “Boundaries with consequences””
This world may never understand you. That is not your fault, that is your gift.
“This world may never understand you. That is not your fault, that is your gift.” – CW Poet I’ve gone through life feeling like I was out…… Read more “This world may never understand you. That is not your fault, that is your gift.”
Tamara Kulish 