Tag Archives: Virginia
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
Posted in Abuse
Tagged district supervisor, employment, Fairfax County VA, gaslighting, mind games, political favor, Supervisor, truth, verbal abuse, Virginia, work
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When Fear Calls Itself Freedom: How HSLDA Hurts Homeschoolers
The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) has spent decades promoting itself as the protector of homeschooling families, but its version of “protection” comes at a cost. Their style of leadership is rooted in fear, hierarchy, and control, and it … Continue reading
Posted in Community
Tagged Community, connection, fear, Homeschool Legal Defense Association, homeschoolers, homeschooling, HSLDA, IPNB, Prince WIlliam County, safety, Victory, Virginia
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Fun, Magic, and Connection: An IPNB View of the 2005 Homeschool Victory
I’ve always called it “Fun & Magic,” or “collaborating with the universe.” It’s that moment when all the groundwork has been laid, the relationships are built, the connections are made, and something big responds to a disruptor. It’s when your … Continue reading
The USCG Photo That Speaks Volumes
This is the moment I experienced a sexual assault involving a Coast Guardsman. It is an official U.S. Coast Guard photo from Sector Hampton Roads. What is visible in the image is not always what people immediately register, but it … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability
Tagged abuse, BM2, Coast Guard, Coastguardsman, Coasties, cover-up, Hampton Roads Sector, power structure, protection, safety, sailing, sexual Assault, US Coast Guard, USCG, Virginia, voyage
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