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Oct 2023
34m 25s

Is it Reactive Abuse or Reactive Defense...

Abuse Survivor Network
About this episode
Brandon discusses Reactive Defense & the Reactive Defense Response, why it's significant, and how it's manipulated by abusers to shift blame onto their victims. You'll learn how these tactics are used to frame the abuser as the innocent party, manipulate victims into feeling guilt and shame, and even blackmail victims. We also shine a light on the widespread ... Show More
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