A 's Guide To Happiness Podcast - Episode 18: Hyper- After - with GeeGee

“Complex personhood”, a concept from sociologist Avery Gordon, refers to the truth that we are all full of contradictions, neither victim nor perpetrator, neither fully wounded nor fully healed, always somewhere in between and both, stumbling as we search for ways to survive and thrive. ity is a huge part of our complex personhood. It can be a source of spiritual pain, destroying our sense of self and disconnecting us from others. And, the exact same acts, when given different meaning, can bring joy, passion, self-confidence, and deep connection. In this episode, GeeGee shares their experience with ual and its aftermath. In the months following the , GeeGee became hyper-ual. This had a rough impact on their self-esteem and social life, including leading to an encounter that left them struggling with long-term guilt.