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  • 21.06.2025

Embracing Your True Self: Healing from Appearance-Based Hurt and Disrespect

Most of us, whether we admit it or not, want to feel like we matter. That sense of significance—the comforting certainty that our presence adds value—is just as important in the workplace as it is with friends and family. Just as vital is the need to feel a sense of belonging and connection: the reassurance that you aren’t walking these corridors of life alone, but side by side with others who notice you, respect you, and welcome your contributions. These core needs—significance and belonging—aren’t just nice bonuses; they’re the foundation of our sense of self and happiness, day after day.

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  • 21.06.2025

From Flesh to Bits: Can Our Identities Live on in Digital Form?

Thank you for sharing this beautifully thoughtful reflection. I’d love to respond in a way that eases some of the quiet discomfort that can arise when pondering the deep questions of identity—especially as our lives seem ever more entangled with technology and change.

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Battlefield Mental Health: Can Those with Severe Schizophrenia Truly Serve?

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