Tag Archives: resistance
The Madness I Lived, the Meaning I Made: A Cohesive Narrative For an Extreme Life
Creating a cohesive narrative of one’s life is one of the most powerful ways to make sense of what we’ve been through. It allows us to see patterns, understand our survival strategies, and reclaim a sense of agency in a … Continue reading
Posted in PTSD
Tagged abuse, clarity, cohesive narrative, narrative, PTSD, resistance, story
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From Personal Trauma to Systemic Abuse, the Antidote is the Same
The same dynamics I experienced as a child–unpredictable abuse, bystanders who froze, and systems that protected the abuser–are now playing out on a much larger scale in the world. In medical systems, the same patterns repeat. People suffer abuse, neglect, … Continue reading
Posted in Abuse, Politics
Tagged authoritaianism, Community, creating, dancing, Domination, laughter, politics, resistance, singing, support, survival
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The Neurobiology of Resistance: Standing Against Abusive Power
I didn’t become a fighter by choice. My environment demanded it. There was no room to ally with my abusive father. He didn’t allow it. I couldn’t stop him from hurting me for being a girl, for not being the … Continue reading
Posted in Activism
Tagged abuse, authoritarinanism, compliance, connection, danger, fight, resistance, safety
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Pathologizing to Control: How the Mental Illness Industry Silences Healthy Resistance
In a society built on distorted hierarchies and unnatural demands, it is normal to feel anxious, depressed, enraged, or dissociated. These are not signs of personal malfunction; they are signs of a system out of balance. But instead of listening … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged culture, Mental Health, mental illness industry, pathologizing, resistance, shame, shame-based
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How to Dismantle the Domination Hierarchy
Taking down the domination hierarchy that supports wealth and power concentration requires a multi-faceted, systemic approach that challenges the core structures of inequality, exploitation, and oppression. It involves reimagining societal systems, empowering marginalized communities, and creating alternatives to entrenched power … Continue reading
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Tagged control, Dismantle, Domination, hierarchy, politics, power, resistance, values
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How to Resist the Domination System Individually and Collectively
Resisting a system that perpetuates harm and neglect, particularly in the context of trauma and inadequate support, requires both individual and collective action. Here are some strategies that can help: Build Communities of Support Connect with Others: Isolation is one … Continue reading