Abuse-sexual-abuse Quote by Laurie Matthew
![“In a nutshell, the process they [abusers in a ritual abuse group] use on survivors is designed to: break the will and personality of the person until they become as nothing... with no will of their own...no identity...then they... rebuild the person & shape their will in order to...try and make…” quote by Laurie Matthew](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f99/laurie-matthew-31209_abuse-sexual-abuse_in-a-nutshell-the-process-they-abusers-i_1534823.jpg)
““In a nutshell, the process they [abusers in a ritual abuse group] use on survivors is designed to: break the will and personality of the person until they become as nothing... with no will of their own...no identity...then they... rebuild the person & shape their will in order to...try and make the person one of them...thus gaining power If abusers hold all the power, becoming one of them can, for some, be the only means of survival. However, this doesn't always work, instead survivors often find ways of regaining their own power and fighting back.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Trauma and recovery, 2018
Abusers in ritual abuse groups aim to erase survivors’ identity and will, then reshape them for control; survivors may sometimes regain power, but the process is fraught and not always successful.
In simple terms: Abusers try to destroy self, then rebuild for control; survivors can reclaim power but it’s hard.
Key Takeaway
Recognize manipulation, support survivor empowerment.
Themes
trauma
control
identity
survival
power
Mood
empathetic
serious
Type
psychological
educational
When to use this quote
- counseling
- support groups
- legal advocacy
Key Concepts
Psychological manipulation
identity reconstruction
Questions to Reflect On
- What resources help survivors rebuild identity?
- How can communities prevent such abuse?
A Different Perspective
Recovery is complex and may not fully restore original identity.
