Why do people like PIMPLE POPPING videos?
Millions of view on pimple popping videos and just one scientific paper on the matter. I guess it doesn’t hurt anyone, so why spent money to research it? But, shouldn’t…
Does RUMINATION add to the amount of SLEEP we need?
When I couldn’t sleep, my mother would tell me to- just close my eyes. Any adult should of cause know that laying with your eyes closed and sleeping are not…
My parents MOLDED me with their abuse
„Oh, do you have nose-pain?“ My mother used to mock me. Yes, I did. I had inexplicable inflammation everywhere in my body. I tried not to bring it up but…
Stalking and thyroid hyperactivity
It has been a few years now, that I have asked my parents to respect my boundaries. Preceding this decision I had decided to no longer lie to myself and…
I couldn’t explain – my poor school grades
I did so poorly on my first French vocabulary test, it was embarrassing. And because only the good students had been allowed to start an other foreign language, I really…
Misogynistic Mothers – the wolves in sheep’s clothing
In the past week I was awarded my doctoral degree! Yay me! And it made me think back on how I started on my career as a scientist. I spent…
Fear of people who should care for us – Fear of doctors
Our trauma can be triggered when we happen to find ourselves in situation similar to when we were first traumatized. We know that, but sometimes it is not easy to…
Self harm in YOUNG children
My parents were stressing out and bullying me as we got ready to visit our old neighbors new house. They had sent me to get changed so I wouldn’t embarrass…
A childhood home – NOT FIT for human habitation
Growing up the adults around me, family and friends, claimed „I always had the best of everything.“. Learning about the shades and colors of abuse, I know now that isn’t…
Having a BABY – a way to make FRIENDS
My cousin that is 9 years older than me frequently asked me to go out dancing with her. She said we tightening family bonds. I knew its because she didn’t…