Is it still a sacrifice if it was taken from you? I spent a long time growing up as the “good child”, doing all the things my abuser wanted of me, often putting me, unwillingly, in the middle of disagreements between him and my mother. I felt like a punching bag, literally – swinging back…
Sprouting a Leader: Mrs. Bents vs the ‘KAB’
Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life. KAB: ‘Kids Against Bents’
Finding Freedom Within the Soul – An Aspie’s guide to Self-Discovery and Peace
What does freedom mean to you? To make my own mistakes To triumph and learn To lay asleep at peace Safe enough to yearn Dreaming of stability I awake and find it’s true Financially, I’m free A state of mind anew Free to exist as I am Free to be human and fail Fully and…
Find your Soul – Sprouting a Happy Aspie
As an autistic individual who was diagnosed late in life, my self talk often consisted of derogatory comments throughout the day. Comments like “why are you like this” “why aren’t I good enough”? “You’re so stupid”, played on a reel through my mind all the time. Immediately, as I recall these thoughts, I am drawn…
Greed: a successful public figure
What public figure do you disagree with the most? If I could sit with every person And learn their history I would conclude their troubles and mine caused by systems whose principles I disagree Beyond the surface level facade And the masks worn to conceal treachery At the heart of our world’s major problems Is…
SoulSprouts – A vision
What is your career plan? Forged from creativity, innovation, imagination. A career that is interdisciplinary and tackles the worlds’ tribulations “The shattered pieces, broken but not lost” -SS A career that fights for peace and basic human rights for all. A career that even for just one moment could be said to stand tall Standing…
Become the Jellyfish
What gives you direction in life? My higher power keeps my head above water, sometimes drifting and other times swiftly moving toward an unseen destination. Trauma often truncates the future in individuals who have spent a long time surviving, such as victims of child abuse or survivors of domestic violence. They become unable to see…
Navigating the Philosophy of Bipolar Disorder: Ethics of Sexual Relations During Mania
Bipolar disorder, characterized by fluctuating episodes of mania, or extreme elation, and depression, or crippling stupor, presents a unique intersection of psychological complexity and ethical inquiry. Central to this discourse is the question of how individuals experiencing manic episodes navigate their relationships, particularly in the realm of sexual intimacy. This article will delve into the…
Paranoia
No one knows my deepest fears, they take the shape of nothingness. ~B M Fear is a powerful emotion, it’s what keeps us alive. Fear is useful in small doses and for short periods of time, where it can encourage the body to prepare for fight, flight or freeze. However, over time, the stress that…
Dissociation, quick.
What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why? When I look back at my family home – or homes, as my family moved often – I see my childhood slowly being bled from my arms and legs. My body immediately prepares to dissociate, to protect my mind. The physical pain is…
SoulSprouts - A Journey within 