survivor
-
32) Sisters Part Three
The narrative explores the author’s complex upbringing under a mother who employed strict, dog-training-like tactics to mold her children, often indulging in power struggles. This led to emotional manipulation and gaslighting, impacting behavior and self-worth. The author reflects on the environment that fostered validation through parenting methods devoid of empathy. Continue reading
Conformity and Control, cycle breaking, Erasing The Silence, Social Systems & Culture, Uncategorizedabuse, adults, advice, anthropology, autoethnography, childhood, children, communication, community, conditioning, content warning, cptsd, cult of the ego, cycle breaking, cycles of abuse, discipline, family, food, Free, health, help, journal, kids, learning, life, me too, mom, narcissism, no paywalls, outreach, personal truth, perspective, psychology, ptsd, punishment, resources, self help, self improvement, social science, spanking, struggle, survivor, therapy, training, trauma, trigger warning -
Survivor Literacy – Accessibility
Survivor Literacy – Accessibility We all have brains, but we don’t all have the time, money, or ability to go get a psychology degree. We all experience crises in our lives, but we don’t all have supportive networks with healing SCRRIPPTTs. That doesn’t mean that we don’t all need, or deserve them. Everything in America… Continue reading
-
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
cult of the ego, cycle breaking, Erasing The Silence, grooming, Social Systems & Culture, Uncategorizedabuse, advice, anthropology, anxiety, autoethnography, autonomy, choices, communication, community, constrained choices, content warning, control, depressed, depression, ethnography, family, Free, health, help, helpless, home, hopeless, isolation, journal, life, limit, me too, Mental Health, no help, no paywalls, no way out, outreach, personal narrative, personal truth, perspective, psychology, resources, scared, self help, self improvement, sociology, struggle, survivor, therapy, trigger warning, worth -
1) Stronger Than My Collagen
The author, a 45-year-old disabled individual, shares personal experiences and revelations from navigating life with rare disorders. They aim to explore themes of intersectionality, trauma, and societal issues through writing. Committed to giving voice to the silenced, the author emphasizes the importance of sharing stories and addressing triggering topics candidly. Continue reading
adhd, advice, America, anthropology, anxiety, Autism, autoethnography, communication, community, content warning, cult of the ego, Diagnoses, ehlers, ethnography, family, Free, gender, healing, health, healthcare, help, homelessness, housing, journal, journaling, journey, klinefelters, life, me too, Medicine, Mental Health, narrative, no paywalls, outreach, participant observation, personal, personal truth, perspective, politics, psychology, ptsd, race, Rare Diagnoses, resources, science, self help, self improvement, social science, sociology, struggle, survival, survivor, therapy, trauma, trigger warning, turners, Wealthcare, writer, writing, Zebra -
Survivor Literacy – Accessibility
Survivor Literacy – Accessibility We all have brains, but we don’t all have the time, money, or ability to go get a psychology degree. We all experience crises in our lives, but we don’t all have supportive networks with healing SCRRIPPTTs. That doesn’t mean that we don’t all need, or deserve them. Everything in America… Continue reading
-
92) Food Addiction – Ultra Processed Food
The content discusses the evolution of food processing, emphasizing the adverse effects of ultra-processed foods in America. It critiques the FDA’s reliance on food companies’ claims about safety and explores the rise of food addiction. The author calls for critical thinking about food choices and societal norms surrounding food consumption. Continue reading
Erasing The Silence, food addiction, Health and Healing, Social Systems & Culture, Uncategorized, Wealthcareadvice, citical thinking, communication, community, content warning, family, food, food addiction, food safety, Free, government, health, help, journal, life, lifestyle, me too, no paywalls, outreach, personal truth, perspective, processed foods, propaganda, regulation, resources, self help, self improvement, struggle, survivor, therapy, trigger warning, Zebra -
31) Mom’s Mistake
The author reflects on their relationship with their mother, their place in the family, and how they coped. Continue reading
Conformity and Control, cult of the ego, cycle breaking, Erasing The Silence, grooming, Social Systems & Culture, Uncategorizedabuse, accient, advice, anthropology, autoethnography, bastard, belonging, communication, community, conservative, content warning, coping, cult of the ego, cutting, cycle breaker, cycle breaking, family, family scapegoat syndrome, family science, family structure, fitting in, Free, growing up, health, help, journal, liberal, life, lifestyle, me too, Mental Health, mistake, mom, narratives, no paywalls, outreach, parenting, pecking order, personal truth, perspective, republican, resources, scapegoat, script theory, scripts, self help, self improvement, social science, stories, struggle, survivor, teens, therapy, trigger warning -
30) Public Shaming
Public shaming in educational settings has severe detrimental effects on children’s identity and mental health. It fosters fear, resentment, and low self-esteem, and reinforces negative behaviors such as bullying. A nurturing environment, free from humiliation, is critical for fostering growth, vulnerability, and overall wellbeing in children facing diverse challenges. Continue reading
Conformity and Control, cult of the ego, cycle breaking, Erasing The Silence, grooming, Health and Healing, Social Systems & Culture, theory, Uncategorizedadministration, adolescence, advice, anthropology, autoethnography, brene brown, bullying, childhood, columbine, communication, community, content warning, counselors, cult of the ego, damage, damage control, family, Free, happy child, health, help, human improvement project, journal, learning, life, me too, Mental Health, no more, no paywalls, not on my watch, outreach, parenting, personal truth, perspective, principal, psychology, public school, public shaming, resources, safety, school, school shooter, self help, self improvement, shame, shame resilience, social science, sociology, stand with emma, struggle, super intendent, survivor, teachers, therapy, toxicity, toxicity toolkit, trigger warning, vulnerability, Wellness -
Survivor Literacy – It Looks Different From Here
Survivor Literacy – It Looks Different From Here The world looks different from the vantage point of someone who’s lived through chronic unpredictability, emotional whiplash, or the quiet terror of someone else’s mood deciding the temperature of the day.If you’ve ever had a dish angrily washed at you, you know what I mean. If you’ve… Continue reading
-
62) Taking a Dip in a Really Big Church
The narrator faced rejection from roommates and felt abandoned by a friend. Despite emotional turmoil, moving into Brocade’s home revitalized their spirit, allowing for personal growth and joy through new activities and belonging at a supportive church. However, pressure from family led to their return home, disrupting progress and freedom. Continue reading
Conformity and Control, cult of the ego, cycle breaking, Erasing The Silence, grooming, Health and Healing, Social Systems & Culture, Uncategorizedadvice, baptism, baptists, belonging, christianity, church, communication, community, conformity, content warning, control, cult, cult of the ego, ego, family, Free, god, grooming, health, help, homeless, jesus, journal, life, me too, no paywalls, nondenominational, outreach, personal truth, perspective, predators, religion, religious, resources, salvation, script, script theory, self help, self improvement, sinners, struggle, survivor, teen, therapy, trigger warning, work -
Survivor Literacy – It Looks Different From Here
Survivor Literacy – It Looks Different From Here The world looks different from the vantage point of someone who’s lived through chronic unpredictability, emotional whiplash, or the quiet terror of someone else’s mood deciding the temperature of the day.If you’ve ever had a dish angrily washed at you, you know what I mean. If you’ve… Continue reading
-
91) Food Addiction- How it Started
The evolution of food consumption has deeply affected human health and society. Early humans thrived on raw and foraged foods until cooking and agriculture emerged, leading to an increase in population but poorer health. Specialization and a token economy created inequalities. Today, this history contributes to widespread food addiction and obesity crisis. Continue reading
Erasing The Silence, food addiction, Health and Healing, Social Systems & Culture, Uncategorized, Wealthcareaddiction, advice, agricultural revolution, agriculture, capitalism, communication, community, content warning, family, food addiction, Free, greed, health, help, industrial revolution, journal, life, me too, no paywalls, outreach, personal truth, perspective, poverty, resources, self help, self improvement, struggle, survivor, therapy, trigger warning -
29) Sisters Part Two
The author reflects on the challenging experience of caring for younger sisters, feeling the absence of their mother. Bath time transforms from joy to a struggle, marked by fear and harsh discipline influenced by the mother’s expectations. The narrator grapples with feelings of inadequacy and learns harmful lessons on parenting. Continue reading
Conformity and Control, cult of the ego, cycle breaking, Erasing The Silence, grooming, Social Systems & Culture, Uncategorizedabuse, advice, anthropology, autoethnography, bath, childcare, communication, community, content warning, cult of the ego, cycle, cycle breaker, cycles of abuse, dysfunction, dysfunctional family, dysregulation, family, family scapegoat syndrome, Free, grooming, growing up, health, help, journal, life, me too, mom, narcissist, no paywalls, outreach, parentified, parentified child, personal truth, perspective, psychology, resources, self help, self improvement, sisters, social science, sociology, spanking, struggle, survivor, teens, therapy, training, trigger warning, water -
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
advice, ancient wisdom, books, bookstore, coffee shop, communication, community, content warning, empowerment, experimentation, family, Free, friends, game night, goddess, health, help, journal, karma, life, love, me too, new scripts, no paywalls, outreach, pagan, personal truth, perspective, religion, resources, script, script theory, searching, self, self help, self improvement, self love, spirituality., struggle, survivor, therapy, trigger warning, truth, truth seeking, wicca, witchcraft -
Relational Field Theory – See the field, not the fight
Relational Field Theory (RFT) emphasizes that conflicts between individuals are driven by underlying dynamics in the relational field. By shifting focus from personal attacks to these deeper structures, one can better understand and resolve conflicts, reducing emotional intensity and ultimately shifting the situation, leading to more effective interventions. Continue reading
Recent Posts
- Structural Analysis: Why “Low Voter Turnout” Narratives Ignore Reality
1. The turnout narrative assumes a world that has never existed When people say: They’re assuming: None of these conditions… Read more: Structural Analysis: Why “Low Voter Turnout” Narratives Ignore Reality - Structural Analysis: Voting in the United States
Relational Anthropology — Rights, Access, and System Design Summary The idea that “everyone gets a say through voting” has never… Read more: Structural Analysis: Voting in the United States - Post 3 — From Hostage to Captive: How Power Scales
The content discusses how power expands from specific hostages to entire populations living as captives, marking a significant shift in societal dynamics. This evolution is evident in feudalism, where loyalty and obligation were enforced without constant violence. Emotional structures such as fear and shame sustain captivity, making it a normalized, inherited state. - Supreme Court Decisions Since 2017 Involving Rights Expansion/Contraction
Note: This is a pattern‑oriented, rights‑impact list, not a comprehensive docket.Terms are grouped roughly by decision year (2017–2023). 1. 2017–2018… Read more: Supreme Court Decisions Since 2017 Involving Rights Expansion/Contraction - Hostage‑Pledge Analysis of the Voting Rights Act Decision
Relational Anthropology — Structural Mechanism Map Summary The decision functions as a reallocation of vulnerability within the political system.In hostage‑pledge… Read more: Hostage‑Pledge Analysis of the Voting Rights Act Decision - 32) Sisters Part Three
The narrative explores the author’s complex upbringing under a mother who employed strict, dog-training-like tactics to mold her children, often indulging in power struggles. This led to emotional manipulation and gaslighting, impacting behavior and self-worth. The author reflects on the environment that fostered validation through parenting methods devoid of empathy. - Freedom – What’s That?
Freedom – What’s That? Freedom is a core part of the American identity, but what does it mean? Is freedom… Read more: Freedom – What’s That? - Which Freedoms Typically Erode Under Long‑Term Structural Constraint
Pattern Analysis — Not Political Summary Across historical, comparative, and institutional patterns, the freedoms most likely to erode are those… Read more: Which Freedoms Typically Erode Under Long‑Term Structural Constraint - Pattern Analysis: What a ~10‑Year Window of Continued Constraint Typically Means
(Depersonalized, structural, non‑political) Summary If the average retirement age for Supreme Court justices is around 80, and most current justices… Read more: Pattern Analysis: What a ~10‑Year Window of Continued Constraint Typically Means - Survivor Literacy – Accessibility
Survivor Literacy – Accessibility We all have brains, but we don’t all have the time, money, or ability to go… Read more: Survivor Literacy – Accessibility - Average Retirement Age of Supreme Court Justices (Excluding Deaths)
Short Answer When you remove deaths in office, the modern average retirement age for Supreme Court justices is about 80… Read more: Average Retirement Age of Supreme Court Justices (Excluding Deaths) - How Common Is It for a Supreme Court Justice to Die in Office?
Short Answer Historically, dying in office was extremely common. In the modern era, it is much less so — but… Read more: How Common Is It for a Supreme Court Justice to Die in Office? - Ages of Current U.S. Supreme Court Justices
(Using the most recent publicly available data from 2024–2026) Justice Birth Year Approx. Age Clarence Thomas 1948 ~77 Samuel Alito… Read more: Ages of Current U.S. Supreme Court Justices - What Functional Consent Looks Like in the Degradation of Freedom
Relational Anthropology — Mechanism Map Summary Functional consent in this context is the appearance of public agreement with shrinking freedoms,… Read more: What Functional Consent Looks Like in the Degradation of Freedom - Vote Split — Louisiana v. Callais (2026)
Outcome 6–3 decision What the Majority Held The majority ruled that: This effectively raises the bar for any race‑conscious districting,… Read more: Vote Split — Louisiana v. Callais (2026)
Newsletter
Make a one-time donation
Make a monthly donation
Choose an amount
Or enter a custom amount
Your contribution is appreciated.
Your contribution is appreciated.
DonateDonate monthly