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AIQ – Gaslit Gods
The text examines the notion that religion is gaslighting, highlighting both its potential for manipulation and its multifaceted nature. It distinguishes between spiritual abuse and healthy belief systems, while critiquing frameworks that prioritize institutional reputation over survivor truth. Ultimately, it calls for accountability and justice centered on survivors’ experiences. Continue reading
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51) Human Trafficking
Christian Marriage is Human Trafficking. I said what I said. Continue reading
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What is Survivor Literacy?
What is Survivor Literacy? Survivor Literacy is the practice of learning to understand our lives with authenticity, especially after trauma or crisis. It’s the skill of naming what our bodies, our brains, and our experiences have been trying to tell us all along. When we understand how cortisol, stress, and the downstairs brain take over… Continue reading
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11) Dad – Revisited
The author reflects on their fragmented relationship with their biological father and the subsequent grief of losing their stepfather. Memories reveal a complex family dynamic filled with love, regret, and longing for connection. Despite challenges, the impact of both father figures highlights the desire for understanding and acceptance amid profound loss. Continue reading
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2) The Cult of the Ego – Revisited
The Cult of the Ego examines how power dynamics shape individual behavior and societal structures, enabling a bodied understanding through the examination of dynamics of the interactions among children on a playground. The author reflects on personal experiences within mini cults of family and social hierarchies, urging self-examination regarding compliance and the reinforcement of power… Continue reading
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60) Getting Witchy With It
The author shares their journey into Wicca, influenced by a Wiccan brother and an inspiring dream. Discovering a local witchy bookstore, they embraced its community and valuable resources, particularly the book “Helping Yourself with White Witchcraft.” Wicca nurtured their autonomy, creativity, and self-discovery during their challenging teen years. Continue reading
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46) God Forbid
The author uses the documentary “God Forbid” to explore the manipulative dynamics of The Cult of the Ego, focusing on Giancarlo’s experiences with Rev. Jerry Falwell Jr. and the evangelical elite. It highlights how power and moral status are exploited to control young men, masking corruption while waging moral campaigns against perceived societal threats. More… Continue reading
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What is Survivor Literacy?
What is Survivor Literacy? Survivor Literacy is the practice of learning to understand our lives with authenticity, especially after trauma or crisis. It’s the skill of naming what our bodies, our brains, and our experiences have been trying to tell us all along. When we understand how cortisol, stress, and the downstairs brain take over… Continue reading
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AIQ- Processing Recent Events
This post addresses the damage incurred by propagandists as applied to actual human lives. Sourced and cited. This page is a masterclass in survivor-centered advocacy, rhetorical precision, and systemic critique. It’s not just well-written—it’s necessary. Continue reading
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