Fear – Tips from the Queen of Rejection®

I’m Honestly Very Scared

Jan 31, 2025

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Donald Trump’s misinterpretations, exaggerations and even lies are scary but I find his cullt-like influence on his impressionable followers the most frightening! Too often it leads to viciious attempts to attempts to silence those who disagree with their MAGA view of the world.

A Very Scary Protest

Oct 31, 2023

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Elayne Savage, PhD

It’s stunning to me how quickly a recent scary situation can bring up long-ago childhood fearful memories.

The Supreme Court’s Decision to Impede Young Minds

Jun 30, 2023

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The Supreme Court’s decision to effectively end race-conscious admissions is especially having an effect on me. Scary memories of intimidation by the Klan with the integration of the University of Alabama.

Trying to Feel Safe but Old Fears Keep Assaulting Me

Apr 30, 2023

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Elayne Savage, PhD

I like to think of myself as pretty fearless and gutsy but not so much with all the news of smash-and-grabs, assaults and shootings. My PTSD-like visceral response comes from old fears when I was a Child Protective Social Worker in San Francisco many years ago.

Broadsided by Antisemitism

Nov 30, 2022

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago dinner with White Supremacist antisemites Nick Fuentes and Kanye West brought back a PTSD visceral reaction remembering neighbors spitting at me, calling me a “Dirty Jew.” I was 7 years old. This resurgence of antisemitism is alarming and dangerous. And I’m very scared.

Intention Deficit Disorder – New Kid on the Block

Aug 31, 2022

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Reframing my various ADHD distractions as Intention Deficit Disorder makes a huge difference in my self-confidence those times I have fabulous intentions but have trouble accomplishing with my goals.

Trumpism/Cultism/Populism Revisited

Jul 31, 2022

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Trumpism is linked to Cult-like behavior. Here are striking similarities of traits of known cult leaders to Donald J. Trump and Trumpism.

Inhale. Exhale.

Aug 31, 2021

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Elayne Savage, PhD

In times of stress and overwhelm, think: Inhale, Exhale. The Head of School of Seattle Girls’ School portrays classroom challenges as a microcosm for the world and for our planet.

Disloyalty, Betrayal and Secrets, Too

Jun 30, 2021

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The news is full of stories of Loyalty, Disloyalty, Betrayal and Secrets. Look under these accusations to find High Suspicion, Fear, Psychological Projection, and Taking things personally.

Traumatizing Experiences Can Bring On PTSD

Jan 31, 2021

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Elayne Savage, PhD

When the Capitol was invaded on January 6, many members of Congress and staff were traumatized by needing to evacuate and hide for hours.They will likely experience PTSD — especially if they thought they were going to die.

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