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The Rise of the Replacement Patriarch
Every dysfunctional family system seems to require a patriarchal figure to maintain its fragile balance. After my father’s death in late 2019, complex dynamics quickly created the opportunity for my youngest brother (YB) to step into that role, bypassing the … Continue reading →
Mocking Gus Walz: A Symptom of Emotional Insecurity and Disconnection
A right-wing media personality called Gus Walz a “blubbering bitch boy,” while others mimicked and shamed the teen’s emotional reaction to his father’s acceptance speech at last month’s Democratic National Convention. These shameful attacks on a child caused me to … Continue reading →
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