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There's an abuse cycle scenario that plays out in politics which more women than men may recognize.
Let's use Kenney as our example.
First he acts abusive, gaslights you, endangers your life, lies, takes your money, tries to explain why he "had to hit you".
Let's use Kenney as our example.
First he acts abusive, gaslights you, endangers your life, lies, takes your money, tries to explain why he "had to hit you".
Then, just before your mother comes for a visit, he wants you buy that new rug, makes you dinner, says all the right things, solicits your affection.
And you're stuck.
If you don't say "thanks for being awesome" and act like you will forgive all things, it will get worse.
And you're stuck.
If you don't say "thanks for being awesome" and act like you will forgive all things, it will get worse.
And your mom will think you're just being "a bitch". And there's the "honey versus vinegar" notion drummed into women's heads from birth. The giving of atta boys to encourage more good behaviour.
And it makes you so angry.
Because he doesn't deserve the atta boy, really.
And it makes you so angry.
Because he doesn't deserve the atta boy, really.
Because added all up, he's still an abusive dick. And he's going to go back to lying and gaslighting and telling you why he "had to hit" you.
As soon as your mom goes home.
And there you are ... trapped.
You either get to be a willing victim by doing the atta boy.
As soon as your mom goes home.
And there you are ... trapped.
You either get to be a willing victim by doing the atta boy.
Or you get to be the "bitch" who can't forgive or see the good things or give anyone a chance or get past your "prejudices".
I usually call for specific "atta boys".
I'm starting to think maybe that's not really the right call.
I dunno.
I usually call for specific "atta boys".
I'm starting to think maybe that's not really the right call.
I dunno.
