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Self-Archeological Conversations #2: Hope, Passivity, (Self-)Responsibility, Boundaries - Podcast

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The second episode of our podcast is here! In it, I and my co-host Jackie talk about the concepts of hope, passivity (self-)responsibility, boundaries, and more. Get cozy and join us for an hour of self-archeology.

Self-Archeological Conversations #1: Preconceived Notions and Estimating People - Podcast

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So, a few weeks ago, we recorded a podcast, which probably will become a regular thing. In the first episode of Self-Archeological Conversations, I and my lovely co-host Jackie share our thoughts and experiences on ageism, first impressions, preconceived notions, and the value of estimating people objectively. So grab a cup of your preferred beverage and let's settle in for an hour of self-archeology!

"You're Judgmental and Bad" – Response to Common Criticism

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Yesterday, I published and article called How NOT to Raise a Boy to Respect Women, Himself, or Anybody – The Nikkole Pauluns of the World . In it, I describe the reality of child abuse and it's consequences, and reflect on how it is often approved in our culture. When I talk about these topics, I often get emails and comments from people who are grateful that I am able to describe and explain it clearly. But sometimes I receive responses from people who get triggered, confused, or internally challenged, where they get upset with me and try to express it by acting out on me instead of self-reflecting and trying to resolve the internal conflicts, confusion, and trauma they have. Today, I once again woke up to one of those emails in regard to my yesterday's article. The person writes [sic]: Hi Darius, İ ve been following you for awhile now. İ work on " identity oriented Psychotraumatology" By "finding your true self thru the words of the sentence of your i...