The article discusses the subtle, psychological nature of abuse, highlighting tactics like gaslighting and guilt. It emphasizes the need for society to confront these manipulative behaviors collectively.
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Weaponized Victimhood: How Abusers Flip the Narrative
The article explores the manipulative tactics of abusers who use weaponized victimhood to shift blame onto victims, emphasizing the need for support and advocacy for vulnerable individuals, especially children.
The Court Said No: What Happens When Protective Parents Aren’t Believed
“It’s the moment every protective parent dreads—when the very system that is supposed to safeguard your child instead decides that your evidence isn’t strong enough, your words aren’t convincing enough, or your fear isn’t rational enough. It is a moment that can leave you breathless. Hollow. Rageful. Terrified.“
Why Speaking Up Feels So Hard—Even When We Know We Should
Many fear speaking out against abuse, experiencing backlash, and feeling isolated. Silence harms children most. It’s crucial to trust instincts and advocate for their protection.
When Systems Fail: The Silent Cost of Looking Away
The new series highlights systemic failures in protecting children from abuse, emphasizing the need for community vigilance, accountability, and the importance of trusting instincts when warning signs arise.
Why You Might Not See Me Around for a While
Rebecca Witherspoon shares her reduced presence due to her husband’s urgent spinal surgery amid his ongoing cancer battle, emphasizing caregiving, transparency, and maintaining faith during challenges.
Grace and the Long Game: Walking Into the Light One Step at a Time
This piece reflects on embracing one’s past to foster resilience and authentic leadership, emphasizing the importance of grace, truth, and community in healing and growth.
Being the Mirror: Let Truth Do the Work for You
Integrity persists quietly, urging us to embody truth without defensiveness, reject unsubstantiated claims, and invite accountability—all while standing firm in our authenticity.
Empathy Without Agreement: Building Bridges That Don’t Break Us
Empathy involves recognizing others’ humanity and doesn’t require agreement. It fosters dialogue and connection, necessitates boundaries and courage, and acknowledges that not all interactions are worth pursuing.
After the Moment of Grace: Now What?
Rebecca reflects on the fleeting moments of grace following personal loss, and how it can be a catalyst to the beginning of healing in a community that has become divided through misunderstanding, bitterness, and hateful words. She emphasizes the importance of committing to kindness and authentic engagement in challenging times.
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