The subject of my honors research is Learned Helplessness. This is a subject that is of interest to Jehovah's Witnesses, active and former, because they too may experience Learned Helplessness. Let's discuss what helplessness is and why it might be affecting you. Learned Helplessness was discovered by Martin Seligman. In addition to publishing various researchContinue reading "Learned Helplessness"
First Workout At The Gym
I feel that the real value that my blog has to offer is openness and honesty. So let's talk honestly about me and exercise. Going to the gym is hard. Real hard. When I'm there my brain just shuts down. I'm intimidated. I feel lost. I feel embarrassed. I feel like a little kid. LetContinue reading "First Workout At The Gym"
Honors Application
So way back in late November, I learned about the Honors program at school. In the Honors program, you conduct original research and present at a conference. I'm told this is good experience and that it will help me get into a graduate program. So I said sign me up. Turns out this is theContinue reading "Honors Application"
Instant Friends, Just Add Water
I received an email from the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) that talked about how it can be difficult for former members of controlling religions to make friends. It explained that when your in such a group the other members are automatically your friends and you don't have to work on relationships. This made meContinue reading "Instant Friends, Just Add Water"
Exploring The University’s Gym
I'm only taking nutrition and honors research this semester so I want to make sure I make use of my extra available time. I'm going to do this by working on this blog and by working on fitness. Today I went to explore the gym at my school. I've always struggled with fitness and weight. Continue reading "Exploring The University’s Gym"
Shame And Embarrassment
One thing I experience periodically is seemingly unfounded feelings of shame and/or embarrassment. Now I'm not sure if these are even the right words to use. I'm pretty sure it comes from my growing up in a Fundamentalist religion. I want to explore this a bit here today. To better get a grasp on whatContinue reading "Shame And Embarrassment"
I Explored School Psychology
In 2018 I went to a psych fair at school and there was a table there for their school psychology fair. Now initially I thought that school psychology meant being a guidance counselor. This is a common misconception. School psychologists might engage in therapy with students and more commonly they screen children for Special Education. Continue reading "I Explored School Psychology"
Learning To Not Be Passive Anymore
So let me tell you a story about learning about myself post fundamentalism. This story involves a former coworker I will call Kathy. Let me say that Kathy was a competent worker and generally, I did not have a problem working with Kathy. However... there were a few, shall we say, incidents involving Kathy thatContinue reading "Learning To Not Be Passive Anymore"
Glossary of Jehovah’s Witness Terminology
Glossary of Jehovah's Witness Terminology
The Dark Fog Nightmare
Many former members of the Jehovah's Witness faith report having nightmares after leaving. I've had a few nightmares myself. One of those nightmares involved me being in a Kingdom Hall. The Kingdom hall we attended when I was a child was what I would describe as split level. If you entered the main door youContinue reading "The Dark Fog Nightmare"
Ryan David Tuttle 