“It’s time for good men to find their voices, courage, and humanity. Silence makes you complicit.” ~LMB Let me begin by saying: There are many good men in the world—I’m fortunate to be married to one and to work with many. I deeply value men and am, by no means, a “man-hater.” The behavior of […]
Stop Blaming Yourself: How Oppressors Manipulate the Minds of the Oppressed
“The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.” ~Steve Biko Too often, those treated poorly by others blame themselves for the poor treatment. They blame themselves when their boss rages, their spouse has an affair, their significant other goes silent for days, or (fill in the blank). […]
How to Protect Yourself Against Abuse and Bullying
“You don’t stop a bully by silencing to their abuse, shrinking to their harshness, or placating to their demands. That’s how you embolden them.” ~LMB The first thing you need to know about bullying behaviors is that you don’t cause them. Ever. Bullies bully. Period. They will bully you, their co-workers, their family, and anyone […]