Many live with untold stories, but because they never encounter safe people and safe spaces where their stories can be heard. "There's no right or wrong way to go about it," she says of finding allies who will look at us and say, I believe you. This isn't your fault" The act of just speaking your truth for even the first time is a powerful act,. As you begin to let those words come out of your head and out of your mouth ... that experience now exists in like a safe contextWhere it can be explored and witnessed and held.
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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