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Jun 8

Rewriting the Invisible Contract You Never Signed

Learn how silent expectations shape relationships, leadership, adoption and boundaries

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Jun 5

5 Insightful Stories for Reflection: Trauma Bonding and the Nervous System — Recovery and Healing

Links to my stories on trauma bonding, gaslighting, the nervous system, and cognitive dissonance. What’s the connection?

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May 25

Recent Neuroscience Modelling Suggests The Brain Predicts Trauma (Not The Body)

Predictive coding and metastability add a new layer to “The Body Keeps the Score”. It suggests that trauma is a loss of brain flexibility.

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May 27

Trauma Flashbacks and PTSD Are Not Weaknesses, But Crucial Information

The body remembers before words can. Trauma is preverbal. Horror comes before words, and the past happens all over again

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Jun 29, 2025

What is the H.E.A.L. Technique in Trauma Recovery?

“Healing is not a destination — it’s a direction” (Dr. Gabor Maté)

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Jun 16

The Psychology and History of Candlelight Concerts

Discover the significance of candlelight over the centuries, and why these music concerts are so popular and therapeutic.

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Jun 12

When Hidden Harm Masquerades as Charm and Civility

Never let anyone convince you that you don’t matter — or make you doubt your feelings, judgment, and reality. A life lesson.

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Jun 11

Daydreaming, Narcissistic and Schizoid Traits, and Personality Disorders

A first-of-its-kind psychological study shows how maladaptive daydreaming interferes with daily life in undiagnosed people

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Jun 10

Forgiveness Has an Expiry Date When Reality Updates Itself

Discernment shouldn’t be mistaken for bitterness. Repeated harm changes the meaning of forgiveness.

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Jun 7

Disconnected Leadership Disempowers and Divides

When charisma, image management, and divide-and-conquer tactics are used in toxic leadership.

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Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss

Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss

I'm a Psychology & Software Development Graduate. Owner of Psychology Hits | Decoding the Mind and the Psychology Hits Website - https://psychologyhits.com

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