Overcoming Sin is Hard
How to Break Free From Sin: Turning Your Struggle Into Strength Overcoming sin can feel overwhelming—especially when specific patterns become deeply rooted in our lives. Many of us think that…
The Ultimate Rage Quit
What is the “Ultimate Rage Quit”? We’ve all seen it happen. A debate begins, tempers rise, and instead of engaging ideas with clarity and reason, one party resorts to insults, dismisses…
BDSM Fantasies: The Eroticization of Submission: Father Hunger, Feminism
Abstract This paper explores the psychological and cultural dimensions of BDSM fantasies, particularly the popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey in the context of rising feminism. Drawing on psychoanalytic theorists…
Addiction Is More Than Trauma: Why One-Size-Fits-All Thinking Falls Short
Understanding the Complexity of Addiction Addiction is more than trauma. While popular, the idea that all addiction stems from trauma, popularized by figures like Dr. Gabor Maté and echoed by…
How Childhood Trauma in Relationships Shapes the Way We Love
Most people don’t realize how childhood trauma in relationships quietly repeats itself—until the pattern becomes painfully familiar. You meet someone, you feel drawn in, hopeful. Then, somehow, you end up…
Navigating a Breakup When You’re Stuck on the Lease
Deciding to break up can be emotionally challenging, and discovering that you are stuck on the lease together can feel overwhelming. However, there are ways to manage this situation. First,…
Why You Need Diverse Friendships: A Jungian and Catholic Perspective
Why Diverse Friendships Make You More Alive Human beings are social creatures, and our relationships shape the way we understand ourselves and the world. Both Carl Jung’s psychological framework and…
Stoicism Misunderstood: How Influencers Twist Philosophy and Ignore Its True Depth
In recent years, Stoicism has enjoyed a revival, thanks largely to social media influencers promoting its principles as tools for personal success and emotional detachment. Unfortunately, many of these interpretations…
Is It Me or Them? Understanding Conflict in Relationships
Conflict in relationships is inevitable, but when it arises, many of us find ourselves asking, “Is it me or them?” Understanding the source of conflict can be challenging, especially when…
10 Tips for Improving Your Self-Esteem
What Is Self-Esteem? Improving your self-esteem is one of the most empowering and life-changing journeys you can embark on. Self-esteem is the overall sense of value, confidence, and self-respect you…