The Trap of “Either-Or Thinking”

Unpacking the Pillars of Supremacy Culture

In our ongoing exploration of the pillars of supremacy culture, today we tackle a critical aspect: “Either-Or Thinking.” As a trauma-informed decolonization counselor and educator, I aim to unravel this binary way of thinking and its pervasive impact on various areas of our lives. This rigid mindset often ignores the nuances and complexities of reality and can be detrimental to personal growth, professional development, parenting, and our overall relationship with self and others.