There are some people whose presence in your life leaves a permanent mark — not because of their love or loyalty, but because of how
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When Your Body Remembers Before Your Mind Does
Today something happened that I wasn’t prepared for — not because it was dramatic on the outside, but because of what it stirred inside of
When Colleagues Compete: A Lesson I Never Asked to Learn
When I first started teaching, I thought I’d walked into a world of collaboration and support. (Cue laugh track. Clearly, I’d been watching too many
The Sinister Minister: A Story of Mimicry, Boundaries, and Spiritual Protection
There are seasons in life when we encounter people who approach us with a smile but carry intentions we can feel long before we can
What is Performative Exclusion?
Performative exclusion is when people pretend to include you, but only in ways that highlight your outsider status. It’s not outright rejection. It’s subtle, strategic,
Performative Exclusion: The Polite Mask of Workplace Bullying
I’ve noticed a pattern in toxic workplaces (and honestly, in other group settings like church too). It’s not always the loud, obvious bullying that wears
My Voice Unchained 