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Survivor Literacy Requires Cycle Breaking
Survivor Literacy Requires Cycle Breaking Erasing the silence is more than speaking up. It’s breaking the cycles that tried to break us. It’s refusing to inherit the scripts of harm. It’s refusing to pass them on. It’s choosing a different future, even when the past keeps tugging at our heels. Silence is how trauma travels… Continue reading
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63) It All Fell Apart
The author recounts tense family dynamics that lead to them leaving home. Here home, school, and work converge to compel the authors risky behaviors. Continue reading
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Survivor Literacy Requires Cycle Breaking
Survivor Literacy Requires Cycle Breaking Erasing the silence is more than speaking up. It’s breaking the cycles that tried to break us. It’s refusing to inherit the scripts of harm. It’s refusing to pass them on. It’s choosing a different future, even when the past keeps tugging at our heels. Silence is how trauma travels… Continue reading
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Daily Prompt – Autobiography
The writer shares their autobiography’s opening line, “I’m 45 now,” emphasizing authenticity over impressiveness. They express a desire to connect with readers, suggesting that deeper insights about their life can be found in their project, “Erasing the Silence.” They also mention music platforms for further exploration. Continue reading
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Episkevology – When the Form Asks for References and the Past Asks for Silence
The author reflects on the emotional turmoil experienced when faced with a reference request on an application, which triggered memories of past relational systems that valued silence over connections. Overcoming this fear, they reached out and found supportive individuals willing to provide references, signifying personal growth and newfound autonomy. Continue reading
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Panthenogenesis of Power – The Programming
The conversation explores the dynamics of dysfunctional family systems, particularly focusing on the scapegoat and pledge roles. It delves into the emotionally charged experience of feeling trapped within these roles, emphasizing the importance of accurately naming these structures without minimizing personal experiences. The dialogue highlights the complexities of clarity and truth in emotionally charged familial… Continue reading
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Survivor Literacy Requires Cycle Breaking
Survivor Literacy Requires Cycle Breaking Erasing the silence is more than speaking up. It’s breaking the cycles that tried to break us. It’s refusing to inherit the scripts of harm. It’s refusing to pass them on. It’s choosing a different future, even when the past keeps tugging at our heels. Silence is how trauma travels… Continue reading
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Daily Prompt – Impossible Goals – Crawling Out from Homelessness – 10.8.2025
Impossible Goals – Crawling Out from Homelessness – 10.8.2025 Today’s prompt couldn’t be more timely. What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself? Setting goals is easy, Reaching them is Harder I’ve set tons of goals that I’ve failed tremendously to meet. I’ve also set some doozies that were no big deal. There’ve… Continue reading
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22) Mom
The narrative recounts the author’s complicated relationship with their mother following their father’s suicide. It depicts their mother’s struggles while raising her children amid grief, her strong personality, unique habits, and joys, such as cooking and gardening. Over time, her bitterness and distance grew, reflecting deep emotional turmoil. Continue reading
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