E.B. Johnson
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I like to write about the things that interest me.
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The Worst Cults from History You've Probably Never Heard Of
Cults fascinate those of us outside of them, especially from a psychological point of view. Using an array of tools, cult leaders can manipulate their followers into doing horrifying and incredible things. It's can be difficult to fathom.
By E.B. Johnson 2 months ago in History
What Happened in the Final Weeks of Anne Boleyn's Life?
While people around the world celebrate the start of spring, dedicated historians of the Tudor period mark the beginning of May as a significant moment in history. That is especially true for the fans of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second and most infamous queen. Arrested on the 2nd of May in 1536, she was put to death only a couple of weeks later - one of the first queens ever executed in England's history.
By E.B. Johnson 2 months ago in History
What Was the Real Reason for Anne Boleyn's Downfall?
What happened to Anne Boleyn? How did this once-beloved woman become the hated center of scandal that has gripped historians for centuries? These are questions that have plagued writers and devotees of the Tudor period for centuries. The fall of Anne Boleyn is a stunning one, with so many missing pieces that it leaves too much to the imagination.
By E.B. Johnson 2 months ago in History
The Snake-Worshipping, Fur-Wearing Woman Who Made Alexander Great. Top Story - May 2024.
What do you know about the mother of Alexander the Great? It's not a trick question. The woman who gave birth to one of history's military greats has been much obscured by the long, dark shadow of history. Short of a few awkward caricatures in film, little has been brought into focus about the infamous Olympias of Molossia.
By E.B. Johnson 2 months ago in History
I Have Spent My Entire Life Looking For My Face In the Face of Strangers
I have a secret that I have never told anyone in my life before. Not my family, not my friends, not my partner, or anyone else close to me. It’s a secret I’ve kept preciously close to my chest, guarding it like some shameful relic. A trinket I can neither rid myself of nor expose for fear of exposing myself.
By E.B. Johnson 9 months ago in Confessions
Your Peace May Require Going No Contact with Someone You Love
Are you stuck in a relationship that makes you miserable? Maybe that connection is with a romantic partner or a best friend. If you're really unlucky, you may just have that kind of relationship with a family member.
By E.B. Johnson 9 months ago in Psyche
It Isn't a Child's Job to Heal Their Parent's Trauma
After years of writing and talking about my trauma on the internet, I don’t consider myself easily surprised. That all changed, however, when I logged on a few days ago to see a comment section that truly shocked me.
By E.B. Johnson 9 months ago in Psyche
When Trauma Advocates Say This They Aren't Being As Helpful As They Think They Are
Without a doubt, there are few people who annoy me more than trauma validators. What is a “trauma validator”? Well, in the simplest terms, they are well-meaning people who say really gross things that validate the horrible experiences that happen around them. It’s not really their fault. They’re trying to reframe painful experiences and shine a “new light” on them, but their good intentions go too far.
By E.B. Johnson 10 months ago in Psyche
If They Wanted to Apologize, They Would. Top Story - September 2023.
In terms of closure, there are few things more powerful than an apology. Giving an apology after making the wrong choice is a healing balm. It lets the other person know that you feel remorse, but more than that it’s a promise. A promise to change behavior. A promise to be better, kinder, more compassionate or understanding the next time.
By E.B. Johnson 10 months ago in Psyche
Ruby Franke Is the Monster Mother We All Warned You About
Ruby Franke, the popular “momfluencer” and co-creator of digital series 8 Passengers, appeared in court recently to defend herself against 6 felony charges of child abuse. It was another in a long line of shocking appeareances that left audiences scratching their heads and sounding off in absolute shock.
By E.B. Johnson 10 months ago in Criminal
