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.
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She nags me! – what the abuser means when he says that
Update added March, 2025. Lundy Bancroft has now been exposed as a predator. Any red lettering in the post below is part of this update. [End of March, 2025 update.] "She nags me" means she presses me to accept my responsibilities. If you ask an abuser to fulfil his responsibilities, you are not being controlling.… Continue reading She nags me! – what the abuser means when he says that
