“...we weren’t there for therapy. We were there to share our brains and maybe find something new to take back with us to the world. And for me, at least, the phrases the host used took me out of the sharing space and into an authoritative healer-patient space — where we were no longer peers, but instead were people with problems coming to the fount of psychology for relief."
Oh, I have *so* been here too, Gary! I don't want to be fixed, I want to be accepted for who I am, and the gifts I bring. I also want others to understand how much effort and energy it can take to "hold the mask" all the time... so comforting when we can stop pretending and be ourselves.
Love what you're doing and I look forward to checking out the podcast as well.
Oh, I have *so* been here too, Gary! I don't want to be fixed, I want to be accepted for who I am, and the gifts I bring. I also want others to understand how much effort and energy it can take to "hold the mask" all the time... so comforting when we can stop pretending and be ourselves.
Love what you're doing and I look forward to checking out the podcast as well.