My martial arts dojo has this culture where the instructor humiliates students in front of others and calls it building character but my son comes home crying every week.
More people experience this than they realize.
Cultural traditions can be used to justify harmful treatment when we mistake cruelty for strength-building.
“Where Are You with The toxicity of some tribes?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.