In this episode, we explore the fawn response and why agreement doesn’t always mean consent. We unpack how fawning and appeasement can become survival strategies, how power dynamics shape them, and what healing can look like when it comes to saying no, tolerating tension, and staying connected to yourself.
Article: When Agreement is Not Consent. Appeasement is the trauma response no one is talking about.
By Rae Johnson and Nkem Ndefo
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