I was 17 & I took a class called relationships for life & my teacher asked us, “is love a feeling? Or is it a choice?” We were all teenagers so naturally we said it was a feeling. She said that if we clung to that belief, we’d never have a lasting relationship of any sort. She made us interview a dozen adults who were or had been married & we asked them about their marriages & why it lasted or why it did not. I asked every single person if love was an emotion or a choice. Everybody said that it was a choice. It was a conscious commitment. It was something you choose to make work every day with a person who has chosen the same thing. They all said that at one point in their marriage, the “feeling of love” had vanished or faded & they weren’t happy. They said feelings are always changing & you cannot build something that will last on such a shaky foundation. The married ones said that when things were bad, they chose to open the communication, chose to identify what broke and how to fix it, and chose to recreate something worth falling in love with. The divorced ones said they chose to walk away. Ever since that class, since that project, I never looked at relationships the same way. I understood why arranged marriages were successful. I discovered the difference in feelings and commitments. I’ve never gone for the person who makes my heart flutter or my head spin. I’ve chosen the people who were committed to choosing me, dedicated to finding something to adore even on the ugliest days.
Religious trauma is more common than you might think. It’s the emotional and mental damage caused by harmful religious environments that use fear, guilt, and control. It can leave you feeling anxious, ashamed, or unsure about your own beliefs.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Today, we are going to explore what is religious trauma, share some examples of religious trauma, signs of religious trauma, and some best strategies for healing from religious trauma.
Let’s get started then, shall we?
What Is Religious Trauma?
Religious trauma is the emotional fallout from negative religious experiences. If you’ve ever been part of a faith community that made you feel ashamed,
Ah, the holiday season—a time for twinkling lights, warm cocoa, and the age-old struggle of what on earth to watch tonight. The world is brimming with holiday movies, from classic tales of festive love to delightfully cheesy new releases, and somehow, they all beckon you at once. Sure, it’s a first-world problem, but let’s face it: scrolling through endless options while your cocoa cools is not the vibe.
That’s where the stars come in. Why waste precious holiday moments debating when your zodiac sign can guide you to the perfect cozy flick? Whether you’re in the mood for an iconic classic or a whimsical guilty pleasure, your horoscope knows exactly what you need to warm your heart this season. Read on for the rom-com you should see this holiday season based on your zodiac sign.
It’s that time of the year again! 2024 is coming to an end, and 2025 is almost here knocking on our doors. Today we are going to talk about the luckiest zodiac signs in 2025.
If you’re one of the lucky zodiac signs in 2025, get ready for a year filled with incredible opportunities, positive surprises, and moments that feel like pure magic.
The stars have a lot of good things lined up, and whether it’s career, love, or finances, 2025 is going to be the year of blessings for these lucky six zodiac signs. So, if you want to know who’s winning big in 2025, read on!
Whether it’s progress in career, big steps in your love life, or unexpected financial gains, these six luckiest zodiac signs are about to have to best year ever.
Ever been overwhelmed by an emotion but found yourself at a loss for words? Perhaps you’ve felt an inexplicable feeling of joy, nostalgia, or longing, and struggled to describe it in your own language. So, take a look at some unique words that describe feelings you can’t explain.
The complexity of human emotions often exceeds the bounds of common vocabulary, leaving us unable to capture what we feel fully.
Luckily, there are a list of words that describe feelings from around the world that beautifully encapsulate these elusive emotions.
These words, often untranslatable into a single term in English, highlight the richness of language and the nuances of emotional experience.
Whether it’s a fleeting moment of bittersweet reflection or an overpowerin
Hold onto your paintbrushes! The world is reeling from a jaw-dropping shortage as Greta Gerwig’s highly-anticipated “Barbie Movie” hits the production stage, causing an unprecedented shortage of Pink – Rosco fluorescent paint.
In a recent interview with Architectural Digest, Sarah Greenwood, the production designer of the highly anticipated Barbie film directed by Greta Gerwig, unveiled a surprising consequence of the movie‘s production: an international shortage of pink paint.
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