Kristin McTiernan: Internet Moralist

Kristin McTiernan: Internet Moralist

Darkness Feeds on Weakness

Why dwelling in trauma will get you killed

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Kristin McTiernan
Jun 13, 2025
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In our therapy-saturated culture, we're constantly told to "heal in your own time" and "accept yourself as you are." It sounds compassionate, affirming. When in actuality, it’s the best way to make yourself easy prey.

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