Some fierce options on the crab barrel topic and some heart-breaking stories. I am reminded of the phrase "misery loves company" when I imagine people trying to tear down the good work others are doing.
Thanksgiving week is here! Wow. Ok, in the spirit of being thankful, embracing gratitude, and generally putting positivity into the world, our topic this week will revolve around talking about the parts of our childhood that have most positively shaped who we are as adults.
I think that, often, criticism stings the worst when we seek external validation of our own self-worth. If we need the praise of others to feel good about ourselves, then criticism from others can be devastating to our personal well-being.