“A Journey to Self-Discovery”

A few years ago, a social media post read: "Denial means Don’t Even (K)now I’m Actually Lying… to myself. "That clever acronym untangles the mystery of denial. The truth is, no one realizes they’re in this blissful state of ignorance—until they’re already on their way out.

Merriam-Webster defines denial as “the refusal to admit the truth or reality of something. "It’s a definition that echoes the pivotal moment in The Matrix, when Neo is offered a choice: the red pill or the blue pill.

Take the red pill, and the rose-colored glasses shatter. You begin to see your world—and your relationships—with painful clarity. Suddenly, you hear the passive-aggressive comments, the condescending tone, the racist, sexist, ageist remarks that were once disguised as “just jokes.” The red pill opens your eyes and ears to truths you were never ready to face.

Take the blue pill, and you remain in La-La Land. You live a robotic, numb existence—like a Stepford wife—going through the motions without forethought or afterthought. The blue pill convinces you that this is as good as it gets. That your partner didn’t mean what they said. That your boss isn’t biased. That you just need to eat, drink socially, and rest more. It’s a comforting illusion, but an illusion, nonetheless.

Therapy is our red pill. It’s a bold, sometimes scary choice. But through therapy, we begin to see the world, others, and—most importantly—ourselves with fresh eyes. We gain insight, shift perspectives, and if we stay the course, we learn to soar. Just like Neo, we discover strength and clarity we never knew we had.

So…

What’s it going to be?

Red pill or blue pill?