Welcome! This week’s article is brought to you by me, Nicholas Smith, the host of Heritage’s Blog. Denial is often a word used in the realm of addiction recovery. In those settings it’s not uncommon to hear someone say, “Denial, it’s not just a river that runs through Egypt.” Though denial is often spoken about with addictions, I’d like to point out that denial can be common in anyone’s life. Part of understanding ourselves fully is uncovering these areas of denial. Here is what I have to say:
Denial is a powerful force. It is as clear as day to others, yet it is hardly ever considered an issue for those experiencing it. So how do we identify those things in our lives that we might be in denial about? Or the question that I get more often is, "How do I get _____ to understand how this is impacting his/her life and relationships?"
