Be kind to your Self

You only get

One.

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Are You A Wounded Soldier of Love?

THIRST, AND THE MARTYR, was a 2011 poignant street performance by J.J. McCracken. In the performance statement (read here), McCracken explains: "The Martyr is at once a hoarder and a provider. (S)he may be viewed as opposing sides of the same character, at war with each other, or as two individuals at odds, refusing compromise and unable to work together. [...] Hope is challenged but not fully extinguished as the struggle drones on."

Do you struggle with a constant need to people-please?

Find yourself resenting the people you support or work for, day in and day out?

Or perhaps you are compelled by a pressing desire to feel needed, and be the hero, because that's what you're known for, and you feel it gives life meaning?

It's one thing to be kind, considerate, or even courageous for others. It becomes an Addiction, however, when you develop a "thirst" for others' approval.

Continue reading "#BK2YS: Suffering from Martyrdom Addiction" →