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Monthly Archives: February 2015
“How can I make the RIGHT decision about my life and get out of this paralysis?” Thoughtful Advice, No Glib Life Tips
“Six months ago I lost my job and haven’t yet found anything substantial to replace it. About the same time my husband experienced stress-related heart problems. He wasn’t enjoying his job due to internal politics. He decided it was time … Continue reading
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Tagged decisions, good breast bad breast, Klein, paralysis, stuckness
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“Raped when I was 18, I can’t move on with my life.” Proper Advice from a Psychoanalytic Perspective
I was attacked by a man while on holiday when I was 18. The holiday had only just begun, so I told no one and hid my bruises. Strange as it may sound, I refused to think about it. I had just … Continue reading
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Tagged denial, depression, rape, rape counselling, wothlessness
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“When will my boyfriend tell me he loves me?” Proper Advice from a Psychoanalytic Perspective
I have been more than friends with a lovely man for well over a year now, yet he still hasn’t made our relationship public, called me his girlfriend or told me that he loves me. We are a couple in … Continue reading