Our world is dangerously backward when it comes to the concept of blame: Victims are to blame for the actions of perpetrators Children are blamed for a parent’s rage Employees are said to be responsible for setting the culture in companies Women are hailed as responsible for the violence of men The betrayed are to […]
Don’t Turn A Blind Eye To Hurtful Behavior
“Turning a blind eye to hurtful behavior is being complicit in the harm. In your home, on the job, and in the world, stand up against harmful behaviors.” ~LMB You deserve to be treated well at all times by all people. Others deserve the same. Far too many people, however, don’t stand up to poor behavior […]
Re-thinking “Nice”. Are You Really “Nice” or Do You Just Think You Are?
Too often we confuse “nice” with being placating or dishonest. We think that giving loved ones in our lives a hundred chances is gracious, rather than recognizing that it is enabling to our loved ones and hurtful to ourselves. For many of us, our need to be liked, not upset others and/or to be seen […]