Fake apologies employ self-justification. They appease just enough to quell resistance. They excuse the abusers and condemn the victims. Real apologies involve surrender, confession, recognition and empathy. What I’ve Observed When Institutions Try to Apologize and How They Can Do Better by Wade Mullen. Too often the words "We are sorry" are casually offered and… Continue reading Apologies—the good and the bad. Wade Mullen’s wisdom from observing institutional apologies.
Tag: identifying abusers
broad term that relates to identifying an abuser once in a long term relationship
Abusers cleverly disguise themselves. You will see what looks like Christ’s fruit, but He is not their root.
There are so many horrifying aspects to abusers. But one of the WORST is how they can and do cleverly disguise themselves. They can appear very nice, very kind and very friendly. They can even be encouraging, open minded and generous. And they can appear warm, affectionate and attentive as well. And others around them… Continue reading Abusers cleverly disguise themselves. You will see what looks like Christ’s fruit, but He is not their root.
