Becoming ourselves
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Self-realization is an ongoing process. Being what society, friends and family expects one to be seems to be commonplace. Instead of being passive and waiting for self to emerge, it is often bold acts, such as staying focused in a disagreement with one's mother, that liberates the self.
Publication Name: New Woman
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-6974
Year: 1995
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Growing lessons
Article Abstract:
In a self-improvement focused society where women are generally expected to accomodate dominant male-centered social structure, changing oneself is not necessarily the best option for some women. A therapist evaluates the appropriateness of change, its costs and benefits.
Publication Name: New Woman
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-6974
Year: 1996
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Should we lie for mother's own good
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A woman is advised to tell her mother that she may be placed in a nursing home even though she prefers to live independently. The mother's health is failing, and the daughter does not want her to live with her and her husband.
Publication Name: New Woman
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-6974
Year: 1996
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