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A Dick Move Dressed As Generosity 

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

I recently realized something important about my multi-millionaire brother, the one who stepped into the role of replacement patriarch after our father died. At first, he showed some empathy. He said he understood that women and girls are disadvantaged in … Continue reading →

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The Rise of the Replacement Patriarch

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

Every dysfunctional family system seems to require a patriarchal figure to maintain its fragile balance. After my father’s death in late 2019, complex dynamics quickly created the opportunity for my youngest brother (YB) to step into that role, bypassing the … Continue reading →

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