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Tag Archives: emotional manipulation

When Abuse Becomes the Air You Breathe

Donald Trump’s dehumanizing remarks about Virginia Giuffre aren’t just political vulgarity—they’re a window into how survivors of abuse are treated when they no longer serve a narrative. This post explores the ongoing cycle of trauma, and how spiritual abuse echoes the same patterns in quieter, more accepted ways.

November 7, 2025

Too Good to Question: When Faith Feeds the Algorithm

A touching Facebook post about Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke made me pause—not just because it was fake, but because it reminded me how easily we fall for emotional manipulation when it feels good. From nostalgia-fueled hoaxes to emotionally engineered faith experiences, sometimes we need to ask: are we responding to truth… or just really good storytelling?

July 16, 2025

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