Quote by Shannon Thomas Download Open image ““An educated survivor can, and will, guard against future abuse.”” — Shannon Thomas ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.4 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare
“Any personal growth that comes after abuse is a testimony to the strength of the survivor. I” — Shannon Thomas Copy Share Image
“The problem is a survivor never knows when the next warm and fuzzy experience will happen, or when the next episode of abuse is… — Shannon Thomas Copy Share Image
“The survivor may, seemingly without reason, visualize someone being abusive.” — Pete Walker Copy Share Image
“A true survivor is someone who, after 12+ years of being schooled, remains independent in their thinking.” — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
“WHE YOU FOCUS ON HEALING AND OVERCOME A TRAGEDY OR CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE, YOU BECOME A SURVIVOR, NOT A VICTIM ANYMORE.” — Linda Alfiori Copy Share Image
“Survival depends on denial, and death comes swiftly to those who forsake it.” — B.G. Bowers Copy Share Image
“If a person can grow through unthinkable trauma and loss, perhaps a nation may, too.” — Jamie Raskin Copy Share Image
“Someone with the good sense to do as they’re told when faced with authority, or do as they must when faced with danger. A… — C.J. Roberts Copy Share Image
“Nothing will come of forcing yourself to compete your way out of trauma.” — Nikita Gill Copy Share Image
“is no benefit in denying the sufferings of future lives; when they actually descend upon me it will be too late to protect myself… — Kelsang Gyatso Copy Share Image
“No man can survive the path of knowledge if he is not prepared to embrace death. Death is a warrior’s best advisor.” — Théun Mares Copy Share Image
“By the time survivors are compelled to leave their psychologically abusive relationships, they do not see any other viable option but to leave. They… — Shannon Thomas Copy Share Image
“This is because in the legalistic church, God (or pronounced “Gawd” if you’re in the southern regions of the country) is coming to smite… — Shannon Thomas Copy Share Image
“A psychological abuser will find a survivor’s emotional soft spots and exploit them for control and entertainment.” — Shannon Thomas Copy Share Image
“Toxic people are great actors. They will utilize whichever props are available to maintain control in the relationship.” — Shannon Thomas Copy Share Image
“If we have a high level of emotional capacity, it predisposes us to stay in abusive environments longer. That is not a great thing.… — Shannon Thomas Copy Share Image
“A Sociopath will run you over, scold you for being in their way, and have a smirk because secretly they get entertainment out of… — Shannon Thomas Copy Share Image
“Toxic people absolutely refuse to have normal human flaws and weaknesses. They do not see themselves as average people.” — Shannon Thomas Copy Share Image
“Some people wonder if abusers can feel love or affection for their targets. The answer to that depends on your own definition of love.… — Shannon Thomas Copy Share Image
“Some are quietly deteriorating the person’s self-esteem through the emotional game of abandonment. Being present physically but checked out emotionally is not a marriage… — Shannon Thomas Copy Share Image
“Denial is a powerful human component that cannot be ignored in the context of psychological abuse.” — Shannon Thomas Copy Share Image
“Tenderness from empaths will be used against them time and time again by psychological abusers.” — Shannon Thomas Copy Share Image
“When an abuser gaslights, he or she sets up situations to make the target doubt their own memories and assessments of situations. This is… — Shannon Thomas Copy Share Image
