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Masculinity, Small Groups, and Internalized Assumptions
Wendell Moss reflects on the assumptions he has encountered—from himself and others—as both a facilitator and participant in groups.
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Who Am I?
Becky Allender shares a poetic essay inspired by the I Am From project, an exploration of the people, places, and stories that help shape our identities.
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Enigmas, Shame, and the Myth of the Strong Silent Type
Beau Denton writes about the shallow promises of the strong silent type, and the need for connection even when we are not doing well.
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Not Doing Well, Part Three
Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton continue discussing not doing well, and the movement toward doing well even when circumstances don't change.
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Not Doing Well, Part Two
Dan and Rachael discuss the painful but essential act of allowing the Spirit to contend with us through the love of others when we are not doing well.
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The Wildness of Spring
In this throwback post, Becky Allender reflects on the beauty and hope of spring, as well as its chaos, grief, and disruption.
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Trauma Speaks to Trauma: A High School Story
Laura Wade Shirley reflects on how the current prevalence of stories of sexual abuse sparked a memory of her own story from high school.
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Not Doing Well, Part One
Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton discuss not doing well, and the familiar messages that we need to power through, keep our guard up, and not be truly seen.
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