Today I want to share a few thoughts about a natural response of our body that receives a lot of stigma – Freezing during a distressful situation. People who have experienced freezing in violent situations are often shamed for their reaction. A survivor’s freezing reaction is wrongfully used to blame the survivor. In many cases, …
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Honour, an excuse to commit Gender-based abuse
Honour is just a concept created by the patriarchs to ensure their dominance and control over women. Honour is a fear tactic to keep women in their place – where they are powerless and oppressed. Anyone who dares to speak against is immediately restrained and shamed. If the survivors continue their struggle, they are abused …
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Compassion. Community. Culture. 