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Games Therapists Play
The pop psychology book, “Games People Play” was published in 1964. I remember reading it as a teenager in the 70’s. It described common relational patterns among people, like the “Yes, But” game, in which a person complains, another offers … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged games, Games People Play, gaslighting, manipulation, pop psychology, talk therapy, therapist, therapy
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“You Can’t Count on Anything”: The Birthday Dinner I Never Forgot
On my twenty-fifth birthday, my father took me out to dinner, just the two of us. That had never happened before. He insisted I order the Oysters Rockefeller. I had never had them. They were incredible. I remember sitting there … Continue reading
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Tagged abuse, birthday, family, family dynamics, father, gaslighting, gift, manipulation, relationship
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When the Boss Plays Mind Games: A Case Study in Blame, Power, and Gaslighting
About 15 years ago, I left one of only two jobs I ever had that offered a living wage and benefits. I didn’t choose to leave. My boss had a political agenda, and I became a target. I was the … Continue reading
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Tagged district supervisor, employment, Fairfax County VA, gaslighting, mind games, political favor, Supervisor, truth, verbal abuse, Virginia, work
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Reputation Over People: Institutions Protect Predators
Institutions that protect predators prioritize reputation over people. When faced with credible reports of abuse, many institutions first seek to contain the damage, not investigate or stop the harm. This includes pressuring victims to stay silent, covering up records, or … Continue reading
Posted in Predators
Tagged accountability, Community, gaslighting, healing, institutions, predators, public pressure, support
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