In Wade Mullins book, he describes this concept called a flexible script. When abusers get called out, what they do is basically say whatever they need to say to save the reputation and create the possibility that they'll still be able to fulfill that role. And so some of the things that I saw in my situation is that the abuser would respond very differently to different people, depending upon what he thought they wanted to hear. This can look like denials, it can look like excuses, it canLook like justification for his actions. It can include comparisons to others' worst actions. So all of that can happen when someone comes forward and says this wasn't right. The thing that's missing
If you have ever been in a situation where another was willing to harm you for their own benefit, then abuse has happened and that person has become an abuser. In this episode, we talk about the process leading up to this abuse, helping listeners to identify warning signs. We also offer practical advice that empowers survivors to take back control and find healing after abuse has occurred. In this second of a two-part conversation on abuse of power, join us to learn how to establish healthy boundaries, find supportive communities that enable growth, and reclaim your power. Listen to part 1 here.
In this episode, Ginny and Brandi help listeners to:
- Gain awareness of the impact that abuse of power can have on personal and societal well-being
- Examine the ways language is used to dismantle trust and identify techniques to counteract this
- Grasp the importance of setting boundaries to counter abusive behavior and promote healthier relationships
- Identify how surrounding yourself with supportive communities enables healing and positive growth
- Learn to reclaim your authenticity by overcoming the effects of abuse and cultivating self-empowerment
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