Tag Archives: silencing
What Every Sex Abuse Story Has in Common: The Patterns That Protect Predators
Here is a very short list of the most common denominators in sex abuse and trafficking stories, grounded in lived experience, trauma research, and systemic patterns: 1. Power imbalance. The abuser holds more social, economic, institutional, or physical power than … Continue reading
“The God Shot”: Magical Thinking for a Culture That Refuses to Change
Dr. Eugene Lipov, who helped develop the use of Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for PTSD, announced the release of his new book, “The God Shot.” The title also refers to a medical procedure he calls a “Dual Sympathetic Reset (DSR).” … Continue reading
What is the DARVO Tactic, and How Can We Respond?
Predators and other abusers often use the DARVO technique, a strategy that maintains control by destabilizing others. DARVO stands for Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender. It disrupts the relational context that helps people stay grounded in truth and … Continue reading
