Manipulation

“We have been so patient and loyal … and what has it gotten us? We want our full share now.” ~ Shirley Chisholm When critics and protestors attempt to tear …

Stay away from people who can’t wait to see you step into danger, but never rejoice in your survival. These are the ones who treat your survival like a sideshow …

As an advocate, I have worked with male Survivors as colleagues, as a volunteer in organizations, and as the person that they confided in about being abused. Because of how …

There’s a tactic that shows up in debates, politics, in online videos, and—far too often—in the lives of Survivors. It’s called the Gish Gallop. The Gish Gallop happens when someone …

Propaganda isn’t just for politics or war; it’s a powerful tool that gets used to control narratives about abuse survivors, shape public perception, and protect perpetrators or systems. Here’s how …

Abusers accuse victimized people of “playing victim” because it serves as a power tactic. Here are the key reasons: 1. Deflection of Responsibility If the abuser labels you as “playing …

History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.-Maya Angelou From the very first pages of Scripture, we are warned what …

I wasn’t deeply familiar with this young woman prior to watching the Lifetime movie. I’m a bit out of her target age range. But being a teenager and then enjoying …

Covert abuse is abuse that hides in plain sight. It’s harm done in ways that are subtle, disguised, or easily denied, making it harder for the victim—and often outsiders—to recognize …

Some men enforce gender roles by pushing women into cages: Be obedient. Be soft. Be nurturing. Be silent. Other men wear those same gender roles like a costume and declare: …