Tag: mental-health
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Cinderella: The Culturally Traumatized Modern Woman (and Men, Too)
Subscriber Content Obedient, quiet, never talking back, never openly “nagging,” never setting boundaries. Sometimes, she explodes in private or directs her pent-up frustration at her children. She is diligent, hardworking, efficient, endlessly giving, crocheting, playing games with her children, diligently fulfilling her responsibilities—not just for herself but for her colleagues as well. She is the…
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall…The Archetype of the Terrible Mother and Its Manifestations
Subscriber Content (This article can certainly apply to fathers or any other significant figures, such as both parents or grandparents. However, for the sake of this discussion, I will use the image of the mother, as in the original versions of the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales, it was the mother—not the stepmother—who played the role of…
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Shadow
While it is dark and damp outside, shadows have filled every empty corner, peering out from the eaves at night, frightening those who cross their path. The shadow consists of everything that has not yet reached conscious awareness—on an individual, cultural, and collective level. It can be compared to an uncharted area on a map, where territories remain blank due to a…
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Lack of Empathy or Projective Care
This article was written after analyzing various reactions to discussions about violence against women. That’s why I want to explore the topic of violence in more depth, seeking its roots. The term “projective care” was introduced by Lloyd deMause in his book The History of Childhood.This term refers to a parent causing physical and/or emotional trauma to a child—while believing they are acting in the…
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On Separation from Parents
Separation is a compromise between how a person wants to live their life and what their surrounding social environment expects from them—including parents, teachers, friends, acquaintances, and society as a whole. One of the most visible phases of separation occurs during adolescence when a young person begins to break away from parental influence.This process alters the structure of the Ego complex, which is directly linked to…
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The Scapegoat Complex
The scapegoat complex is one of the most controversial and emotionally charged psychological complexes.I find it important to mention, despite its deeply unpleasant emotional baggage. Why?Because it is incredibly common— 🔹 In families🔹 In kindergartens🔹 In classrooms🔹 In schools🔹 In universities🔹 In workplaces Wherever you turn, you are likely to find a scapegoat somewhere nearby. The Four Pillars of the Scapegoat Complex The scapegoat complex is…
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The Victim Complex: The Shadow of Inferiority
Sometimes, the inferiority complex comes with a companion—the victim complex. But what’s the difference between them? 📌 The inferiority complex is centered around self-perceived inadequacy—📌 The victim complex is shaped by a history of unfair suffering and injustice. To develop a victim complex, a person’s childhood must have included: This deepens the feeling of helplessness, creating a pervasive sense of injustice that follows them into adulthood. 🔹 A…
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The Inferiority Complex and Its Deep-Rooted Impact
One of the most significant psychological burdens that arises from the mother and father complex is the inferiority complex. It is often closely tied to the authority complex, though it can also exist independently. From the moment we are born, we are shaped by the gaze of our mother, our father, and our siblings.As we grow, we see ourselves through their eyes.…
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The Negative Father Complex and Its Lasting Effects
The negative father complex develops when a child’s personal boundaries are violated, broken, or destroyed. 🔴 Boundaries can be physically violated through: 🔴 Boundaries can be emotionally violated through: 💬 Common phrases that shape the negative father complex: 💡 Even if a father is physically absent—due to death, divorce, or abandonment—his absence alone can create a father wound, which leads to psycho-emotional consequences: ⚫ Deep-rooted sadness, often numbed with…
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The Negative Mother Complex and Its Lasting Effects
The negative mother complex is most often passed down from mother to child when the mother herself has experienced the same psychological patterns. 💡 What does the negative mother complex mean?It refers to a dynamic where interactions with the mother leave the child feeling bad, weak, or vulnerable rather than supported and strengthened. ❗ If interactions with one’s mother consistently evoke emotions like: Or if such…
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