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Empathy
Growing up I always felt different, awkward, and distant. Often times my mother caught me daydreaming because this world was too much for me. I grew up with seven siblings, all of which are nothing like me nor I like them. We also had endless family and friends in and out of our home, one would think I would have been happy. Actaully, it was quite the opposite. Feeling overwhelmed or having mood swings were a problem. My family couldn't understand my behavior, and I never discussed it with anyone so I just dismissed the signs.
Frisca RiosPublished 3 years ago in PsycheSexual Assault in the Early Modern Period
While rape is a growing topic in present society, it is not a new problem. Rape has been a serious crime for centuries, though the punishment, definition, and general attitude surrounding it has changed over the years. The definition of rape changed multiple times from the 17th to the 19th centuries alone. Until 1650, rape was seen as the theft or assault on a man’s property. It was also an ambiguous term that could have meant either sexual assault or kidnapping, keeping in line with the previous definition. As society and the legal system evolved, so did the definition, with it being seen as a crime against a man’s possession(s) and instead as a crime against the woman who had been assaulted. While this was an improvement, that did not mean there were not any difficulties relating to rape accusations and trials. This paper will be discussing the topic of rape and sexual assault in the early modern period, focusing on the impact of attitudes surrounding both male and female sexuality, children and rape during this period, as well as examining trial reports from rape cases involving both children and adults.
Alexandra ParrowPublished 3 years ago in PsycheA Day in the Life of a Behavior Technician
*due to the nature of my job, names, ages, and any other identifying information has been changed in order to ensure confidentiality
Elizabeth KrantzPublished 3 years ago in PsycheEverything is Alchemy
Alchemy { al-kuh-mee } noun, plural al·che·mies for 2, 3. a form of chemistry and speculative philosophy practiced in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance and concerned principally with discovering methods for transmuting baser metals into gold and with finding a universal solvent and an elixir of life.
Camellia SophiaPublished 3 years ago in PsycheMy hook-up revealed that his job is: Male Sex Worker
Some of us live our life by identifying the magnitude of our ENERGY. We try to meet people on the same FREQUENCY as us. But often enough we LEARN best from people who have a different energy than us - but closely matched to our own in terms of intensity and transparency. But THEY live their life on a different ELEVATION with different RISKS. Those of us who have managed on create a distinct barrier and understanding of our sexual identity and boundaries - will simply have SEX with the people who just flat out asks us for it. No hidden games. No hidden expectations. Just MUTUAL fun. Just helping each other CUM.
Featherless Hope
Emily Dickinson said hope is the thing with feathers that never asked a crumb of her. It was not that for me when I realized I wouldn't end my life. My experience of almost unbearably heavy hope is where my story “The Water is Where” ended up, but that’s not where it started.
Melinda VanRyPublished 3 years ago in PsycheThe Melodic Flâneur
I want to take a walk, though I do not feel comfortable leaving my house without the guarantee of listening to music. Yes I am outing myself as a woman too weak to resist first world melodic pleasures, but hey, what do you expect from a Los Angeles native?
Mariah MickensPublished 3 years ago in PsycheSober Living Program
When you hear the words Sober Living you may not immediately think of a group setting in which people are forced to consume alcohol. However, there is a great Sober Living in Noble, Indiana that offers much more than just a way to drink wine and dine at restaurants. This Sober Living program is an outpatient treatment program that can help you to get clean and sober, no matter what your past has been like. The goal of this program is to help you develop the confidence to be able to handle your own life sober and without judgment from those around you.
Rosanna KentPublished 3 years ago in PsycheInpatient drug rehab in Warwick, RI
An inpatient drug rehab in Warwick Rhode Island offers a wide range of treatments that can help those who are suffering from substance abuse. The Rhode Island Department of Health and Human Services has designated this state as a drug-treatment network hub. The network offers treatment services for people who are in need of detox, counseling, recovery planning and relapse prevention. Drug overdose is the leading cause of death in the state of Rhode Island, and public and private facilities provide treatment for those who are suffering from substance abuse problems.
Gracie WaltonPublished 3 years ago in PsycheFinding a Good Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Treatment in Henrietta New York
If you or a loved one is battling with addiction to drugs or alcohol then the first step is to find the right drug rehab in New York. There are many options available and it is crucial that you select the one that will provide the best treatment and help you get back on track. A lot of people struggle with finding the right drug rehab because there are so many to choose from. Some drug rehab centers are known for their aggressive programs while others offer a more holistic approach. The best thing that you can do is find the one that suits your needs and visit it to get the treatment that you need.
Janelle RosalesPublished 3 years ago in PsycheBipolar Diagnosis
Every day I wake up, it feels as if I am in a deep dark hole that I cannot climb out of. There is a huge weight on my chest causing the deepest anxiety and I feel that I am worthless. My once happy spirit has darkened itself through all of the pain. It is almost as if I am just here, but not living. The doctors force anti-depressants and mood stabilizers, all of which are numbing my reality, but not actually solving the problem.
Nichole HigginsPublished 3 years ago in PsycheVictim of a Child Abuse
Child abuse have become like a common thing in our society, which is a crime in the eyes of the people. But unless he is with someone close to him. For him she or he is only the headlines of the newspaper.
Erum SalmanPublished 3 years ago in Psyche