Power and Control, 8


Criticism.

People deteriorate when they are constantly criticized. Especially, when they receive it from someone that loves them.

They give up.

They give in.

They hesitantly agree to become a robot. Criticism becomes a tool for power.


Journal Prompt: Criticism has power to…


For the sake of this series, we will not talk about abuse that has escalated to physical and sexual violence, obvious offenses that need to be taken seriously, here is a resource for more help. In this series rather, we’ll process more subtle patterns that can as well be damaging to relationships.


Mental Health & Journaling

Brooke James | Marriage & Family Therapist, Writer

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