Escape the Paradox
Welcome to Escape the Paradox, where I explore the reality of coercive control—the cruel Catch 22 where home, the place meant to be safest, becomes the most dangerous. I’m Helena, sharing my story and diving into research, survivor experiences, and expert insights to uncover tools for healing and reclaiming your truth. Together, we’ll navigate the healing journey and I'll help you gain the confidence and strength to understand and own your narrative.
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Escape the Paradox
Abuse: Minimizing, Denying and Blaming (Gaslighting): Part 1/2
In this episode, I explore a message I wrote to my father in 2023, and take you through his response with me. It’s a raw and honest conversation that highlights the tactics of minimizing, denying, and blaming, which are patterns that are reflected in the power and control wheel. These dynamics are deeply familiar to many who have lived through coercive control or emotional abuse and domestic violence in any form, and my hope is that by sharing my experience, you’ll feel seen, understood, and less alone. I want my story to create space for yours, because you deserve to feel validated in what you’ve lived through.
Together, we’ll explore the complexities of coercive control, learn how to speak our truth, and find strength in knowing we’re not alone. This is a space where we can come together, share our struggles, and rebuild our lives, one word at a time.
If you’d like to connect, share your story, or even be part of the podcast, you can email me at escapetheparadox@outlook.com. Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram—just search for @escapetheparadox.
Listen in on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. I’m here to walk this path with you.
Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and join me as we break the silence together. In upcoming episodes, we’ll dive deeper into the realities of coercive control, hear from survivors, and explore ways to reclaim our voices and our power.
