Dark Manifestation of a Core Wound: A Crossword Clue Decoded

What Defines a Core Wound? Origins and Impact A core wound is a deeply embedded emotional injury originating from childhood experiences. These are formative moments, interactions, or a lack thereof, that create a lasting impact on our self-perception, beliefs, and how we relate to the world. These wounds become the foundation upon which our emotional…

Last Time I Seen The Sun: A Journey Through Absence and Light

The Literal Experience: Darkness Descends Sensory Deprivation The world feels different in the absence of sunlight. It’s a statement that resonates, not just with the literal experience of being shadowed, but with the deeper, often unspoken, aspects of human experience. The “Last Time I Seen The Sun” isn’t just a measure of time; it becomes…

Parsons State Hospital and Training Center: History, Controversy, and Legacy

Introduction In the heartland of Kansas, a sprawling campus stands as a silent testament to a complex and often troubling past. Parsons State Hospital and Training Center, formerly known as Parsons Insane Asylum, casts a long shadow over the town of Parsons, its very name evoking images of confinement, treatment, and, for some, profound injustice….