Language shapes how we see ourselves, our experiences, and our healing journey. In this episode of The Rising Beyond Podcast, we’re diving into why words matter for survivors of domestic violence—how they can be used to manipulate and harm, and how they can also be reclaimed to empower and heal.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The power of survivor language vs. the gaslighting words abusers use.
✔️ How trauma-informed language can support healing while victim-blaming language hinders it.
✔️ The role of the media and family court in shaping narratives around abuse.
✔️ How abusers weaponize language to maintain control—gaslighting, word salad, and blame-shifting.
✔️ Why naming experiences like coercive control, post-separation abuse, and trauma bonding is so validating.
✔️ The impact of self-talk on your recovery and how to reframe harmful internalized messages.
✔️ How to reclaim your narrative and choose empowering language for yourself.

Why This Matters:
Language isn’t just about words—it’s about power, control, validation, and healing. When survivors don’t have the right words to describe their experiences, they can feel lost or even doubt their own reality. But when they do? It’s like turning on a light in a dark room.

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