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A Father’s Narcissism, A Son’s Shame *

The son feels the disappointment of his father because he no longer embraces the values of his father. The father only sees the son as a disappointing flawed reflection of himself. And the son; therefore, bares his father’s shame. It’s like this. The father cannot...

One in Six Males Victimized by Sexual Violence

Trauma comes in many forms – witnessing violence, experiencing accidental physical trauma, being victimized by assault physically or/and emotionally, and the slow daily aggressions that come to those raised in environments of abuse and neglect. One of the most under...

Kimchi or Chemicals?

Recently I was at dinner with a dear friend who encouraged me to take a taste of her kimchi (a fermented cabbage that is a staple of the Korean diet). Though I’d heard of its purported unpleasant aroma, I was delightfully surprised by its zesty and pleasing taste. It...