E.B. Johnson
Bio
E.B. Johnson is a writer, coach, and podcaster who likes to explore the line between humanity and chaos.
Stories (34/0)
It Isn't a Child's Job to Heal Their Parent's Trauma
After years of writing and talking about my trauma on the internet, I don’t consider myself easily surprised. That all changed, however, when I logged on a few days ago to see a comment section that truly shocked me.
By E.B. Johnson 2 days ago in Psyche
When Trauma Advocates Say This They Aren't Being As Helpful As They Think They Are
Without a doubt, there are few people who annoy me more than trauma validators. What is a “trauma validator”? Well, in the simplest terms, they are well-meaning people who say really gross things that validate the horrible experiences that happen around them. It’s not really their fault. They’re trying to reframe painful experiences and shine a “new light” on them, but their good intentions go too far.
By E.B. Johnson 3 days ago in Psyche
- Top Story - September 2023
If They Wanted to Apologize, They WouldTop Story - September 2023
In terms of closure, there are few things more powerful than an apology. Giving an apology after making the wrong choice is a healing balm. It lets the other person know that you feel remorse, but more than that it’s a promise. A promise to change behavior. A promise to be better, kinder, more compassionate or understanding the next time.
By E.B. Johnson 9 days ago in Psyche
Ruby Franke Is the Monster Mother We All Warned You About
Ruby Franke, the popular “momfluencer” and co-creator of digital series 8 Passengers, appeared in court recently to defend herself against 6 felony charges of child abuse. It was another in a long line of shocking appeareances that left audiences scratching their heads and sounding off in absolute shock.
By E.B. Johnson 9 days ago in Criminal
My Blog Went Viral on TikTok. It Made Me Realize Something HUGE For Content Creators...
Last week, I got a nudge from one of my TikTok friends in Aotearoa. "Have you seen this?" The message had a video attached. I didn't recognize the creator, so (anxiously) I clicked through. I was expecting a blood bath or some kind of bash session - but I was pleasantly surprised.
By E.B. Johnson about a month ago in Writers
How Narcissistic People Manipulate Their Partners and Spouses
There are few things than being trapped in a relationship with a narcissist. While I was fortunate enough to avoid this trap in my intimate relationships, it was something I witnessed over and over again growing up. The narcissists in my family (especially my mother) loved using manipulative tactics to control their partners.
By E.B. Johnson 3 months ago in Humans
Is Your Relationship Making You Anxious? Here's What to Do About It.
I have a diabolical relationship history. Cheating, abuse, financial manipulation you name it — I’ve had it happen. None of those relationships really haunt me, however. It’s the good men I pushed away with my all-consuming relationship anxiety.
By E.B. Johnson 4 months ago in Humans
The Fall of Aletheia's House
Part 1 Ella slammed the door shut and put her back against it. Sweat was pouring down her face. It stung her eyes, gluing long tendrils of dark, curling hair to her jaw and down the length of her neck. She was soaking in sweat and couldn’t stop her heavy breathing or the pounding in her chest. Outside, moving away from the old ramshackle building, the sound of sirens exploded.
By E.B. Johnson 4 months ago in Fiction
How Well Does AI Really Handle Your Human Emotions?
In the olden days (2 decades ago) we used to take our problems to public columnists. Writers like Dr. Joyce fielded questions from across the globe all of which came from frustrated, heartbroken, lonely souls who needed answers to their most painful questions. We called these columnists "agony aunts", and they helped many of us learn valuable lessons and skills in terms of our human relationships and our big emotional upsets.
By E.B. Johnson 4 months ago in 01
In Hope of Tomorrow
Dear Tomorrow, Does this letter find you well? Does it find you in a better state of mind? Here it rains all the time and nothing is ever as it seems. Fogs roll in, making it hard to find you. I wonder, do you look for me in that fog? I can't help but hope you are hopeful of a better day too.
By E.B. Johnson 5 months ago in Poets
Set Wide the Window
"Do you come here often?" It was a cliche question made even more cliche by the fact that it was being asked in an emergency room. I rolled my eyes. Having been in the lowest spiral of my life over the last three weeks, the last thing I wanted to do was trade banter with a triage nurse at three o'clock in the morning. No matter how attractive or Australian they were.
By E.B. Johnson 5 months ago in Humans
