This correlation is  “sticking” with me this week: The lesson at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History explaining that the force of a volcano is determined by 1) the moisture content of the molten lava and 2)the quartz content (which makes the molten rock stickier)

The greater the moisture and stickiness of magma, the greater the likelihood of an eruption for the record books.

This reminded me of one of the nuggets I’ve clung to from to THE BEST THERAPIST in the world (a Guru, a Spiritual sage in a modest Midwestern persona who doled out the best advice and wisdom I’ve received in my life).

The impact of abuse is measured by the intensity and frequency. An occasional horrid event, if not consistent is able to be healed and recovered from. A low level of abuse at a consistent rate is still damaging. Abuse that is constant and intense, then, yep you are looking at a great climb out of the depth of damage and have a long road to recovery.

The greater the intensity and frequency of abuse, the greater the likelihood of devastating and lasing damage.