The Truth I Tried Not to Know: Remembering, Naming, and Breaking the Spell

Lessons in Discernment

What changes when you finally say the word? In this raw and unfiltered episode of Lessons in Discernment, I share the quiet but life-altering moment I named my experience for what it was: abuse. Not when I left. Not when someone told me. But when I told myself—and the truth refused to be unnamed again.

I unpack the myths about what abuse “looks like,” how emotional abuse hides in charm, guilt, and subtle erosion, and why language can be the first act of liberation. This isn’t about drama—it’s about clarity, power, and reclaiming your voice.

If you’ve ever doubted your own reality, minimized your pain, or told yourself “it’s not bad enough to count,” this episode is for you. Whether you’re ready to name it or just whisper, “Something didn’t feel right,” you’ll find honesty, solidarity, and a reminder: You are not too sensitive. You are not too much. You are not broken. You are becoming.

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