The Impact of Therapy-Speak on Personal Identity
By
drankl
Sesame, salt, and substance. A flagship bake.
Summary
The article discusses how therapy-speak has influenced language, affecting how people talk about relationships and self-identity. It criticizes the trend of labeling every personality trait as a problem to be solved, leading to a loss of individuality and normalcy.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledNobody has a personality anymore.
Some say young people are making their disorders their whole personality.
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