Wow, yes. “Spiritual ideas” have never helped me, and this explains it. I am a critical thinker by nature. (I even teach critical thinking!) - Merre Larkin - Medium

Eventually, the survivor recognizes that when spiritual ideas fail to consider the complexity and depth of the human condition, critical thinking is lacking. It is understood that false narratives that don’t address the paradox of hope and despair are misleading.

Emerging from the Depths of Traumatic Disillusionment

Rev. Sheri Heller, LCSW, RSW

Nov 9, 2021

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Wow, yes. “Spiritual ideas” have never helped me, and this explains it. I am a critical thinker by nature. (I even teach critical thinking!)

Merre Larkin

Written by Merre Larkin

Writer and avid reader. Life coach. Educator. Counselor. Marathoner. Survivor. Here to share, here to learn.

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