Every overt act of abuse is inflicted on its victim with contempt, which is a poisonous mixture of intimidation and disgust. The emotional energy of contempt is a traumatizing force of its own. It is routinely used by ordinary parents all around the world when they needle and prod and stab and blast their children… Continue reading Contempt traumatizes children
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Why is “childish” an insult?
When a name for a group of people is spat out in a tone of angry disgust, this reveals some degree of hatred for the entire group of people. An example where this is easy to recognize: some people in the United States will, in a social setting where nobody will criticize them for it,… Continue reading Why is “childish” an insult?
Beyond the Family Cult 