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Caleb Tate
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The idea of drama triangles (person A goes to person C about the ways person B has hurt them instead of going to person B first) is parallel to triangulation within a family system. In fact, drama triangles are often learned first in the family.
With spiritual abuse, McBride claims that these systems relieve inner conflict dynamics by being the rescuer in the triangle, placing you to be victim and persecutor
— Aug 07, 2026 05:04AM
With spiritual abuse, McBride claims that these systems relieve inner conflict dynamics by being the rescuer in the triangle, placing you to be victim and persecutor
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Healthy self-regulatory processes are only internalized after YEARS of first experiencing it in relationship.
That is sobering
— Jun 12, 2026 04:57AM
That is sobering
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“Trauma is not suffering; trauma is what is insufferable”
- Preston Hill
— Jun 10, 2026 05:00AM
- Preston Hill
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“high control religious communities often use the language of ‘family’ to exploit trust and engender a closeness and a kinship that haven’t been earned.”
— Jun 08, 2026 04:58AM
Caleb Tate
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The center for abusive systems is control. In psychological control, it is through the praising of blind faith and submission as well as the cursing of critical thinking.
Control is maintained through consequences, forced compliance, and a grooming towards codependence within the spiritual context.
— Jun 06, 2026 01:32PM
Control is maintained through consequences, forced compliance, and a grooming towards codependence within the spiritual context.
Caleb Tate
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Favorite quote:
“Knowledge can be so empowering that some leaders and systems intentionally disparage or restrict access to psychology and science as a means to keep people powerless. Leaders may fear that access to this information will threaten their own authority and they will lose their influence”
— Feb 01, 2026 07:43AM
“Knowledge can be so empowering that some leaders and systems intentionally disparage or restrict access to psychology and science as a means to keep people powerless. Leaders may fear that access to this information will threaten their own authority and they will lose their influence”
Caleb Tate
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“People can build a beautiful life on top of a nightmare” -San Razvi
“Sometimes people turn a defense against pain into a denomination” -anonymous patient
— Jan 19, 2026 07:35AM
“Sometimes people turn a defense against pain into a denomination” -anonymous patient