Thank you for speaking about dynamics that are so often hidden because victims of abuse blame themselves--generally because of the gaslighting and verbal/emotional abuse you describe. I appreciate your labour in helping me to better understand, and I will try to use this understanding to be a better ally.
You're going to be such a good therapist, both because of your lived experience and because of the wisdom you have acquired through your education and self work.
This sounds exhausting and I'm sorry you had to experience these abusive dynamics with your family! I hope your post does a part in lifting the veil for someone else who needs it.
So good! You’re bringing light to something so many experience but rarely talk about - how family dysfunction can silence us in ways we don’t even realize. Your breakdown of gaslighting, triangulation, and smear campaigns is so spot-on. Also, what a cool connection with losing your voice in a dysfunctional family, kind of like Ariel in The Little Mermaid. Great metaphor. Finding your voice again through writing feels like an act of defiance and healing. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for speaking about dynamics that are so often hidden because victims of abuse blame themselves--generally because of the gaslighting and verbal/emotional abuse you describe. I appreciate your labour in helping me to better understand, and I will try to use this understanding to be a better ally.
You're going to be such a good therapist, both because of your lived experience and because of the wisdom you have acquired through your education and self work.
Thank you so much for your kind words 😊 it is much appreciated x
This is so well done, thank you for writing <3
Thank you ♥️
This sounds exhausting and I'm sorry you had to experience these abusive dynamics with your family! I hope your post does a part in lifting the veil for someone else who needs it.
Thank you, I hope so too :) thanks for commenting!
So good! You’re bringing light to something so many experience but rarely talk about - how family dysfunction can silence us in ways we don’t even realize. Your breakdown of gaslighting, triangulation, and smear campaigns is so spot-on. Also, what a cool connection with losing your voice in a dysfunctional family, kind of like Ariel in The Little Mermaid. Great metaphor. Finding your voice again through writing feels like an act of defiance and healing. Thank you for sharing.
"an act of defiance and healing" - wow, that really resonates with me. So glad you enjoyed. Thank you for commenting!