“In the end, this is a book about power. Who wields it. Who owns it. And the methods they use. And above all, it's about fighting back.”
“Submission i“In the end, this is a book about power. Who wields it. Who owns it. And the methods they use. And above all, it's about fighting back.”
“Submission is no virtue.”
“Incessant talking.” “Unusual zealousness.” “Strong will.” These were, in fact, textbook examples of female insanity in the nineteenth century. Doctors frequently saw pathology in female personality.”
“I must defend myself,” she realized, “or go undefended.” Because no one was coming to save her. She had to save herself.”
First, you will be outraged, then you will be shocked and dismayed and finally you will be inspired and empowered.
Elizabeth Packard dared to have her own opinions about life and religion and was vocal about them in 1860. They differed from her pastor husband, so he conspired to have her committed to an insane asylum against her will, and tore her from her 6 children. This was all completely legal and "normal" back then. But Elizabeth refused to be silent and she fought back.
She not only had to fight her husband, but the "doctor" who was in charge of the insane asylum and many others who wanted to keep "women in their place".
Kate Moore does an incredible job of bringing Elizabeth Packard to life and telling this amazing, true story.
“For the survivor who chooses to testify, it is clear: his duty is to bear witness for the dead and for the living. He has no right to deprive future “For the survivor who chooses to testify, it is clear: his duty is to bear witness for the dead and for the living. He has no right to deprive future generations of a past that belongs to our collective memory. To forget would be not only dangerous but offensive; to forget the dead would be akin to killing them a second time.”
“Human suffering anywhere concerns men and women everywhere.”
I love this planner soooo much!! I have used it for several years now. I love the way it is set up, I love the stickers, and I love the messages throuI love this planner soooo much!! I have used it for several years now. I love the way it is set up, I love the stickers, and I love the messages throughout....more
Jen Sincero's, You are a Badass changed my life, so I've bought numerous calendars and planners. I have enjoyed them all.Jen Sincero's, You are a Badass changed my life, so I've bought numerous calendars and planners. I have enjoyed them all....more
A story of a woman who was raised with indoctrination and abuse and broke free. I've read a lot of similar memoirs, and each one inspires me as I breaA story of a woman who was raised with indoctrination and abuse and broke free. I've read a lot of similar memoirs, and each one inspires me as I break free from my own invisible chains.
Faith does a great job of telling her life story the way she experienced it. It helps to see why she believed the indoctrination and how it took a long time to even realize she was being abused.
While my story isn't as extreme, my navigation through it all has similar threads....more
I loved this book even more than I thought I would. Daniella's vulnerability in sharing her story was so validating for those of us who are trauma surI loved this book even more than I thought I would. Daniella's vulnerability in sharing her story was so validating for those of us who are trauma survivors.
I loved that eventually her mom woke up as well and they are healing together. My adult daughters and I are doing something similar.
As Daniella mentions in her epilogue, so many groups can be cult like if one isn't careful. And the harm comes when people care more about the "church/cult/organization" than they do about the people within it who are being harmed....more
Women in the U.S. have had to deal with patriarchy and have dealt with discrimination. Yet, we could never fathom the depth of how cruelly women are tWomen in the U.S. have had to deal with patriarchy and have dealt with discrimination. Yet, we could never fathom the depth of how cruelly women are treated and how few rights they have in many Middle Eastern countries.
I am constantly horrified at how few rights many women have around the world. Asia's story is disheartening, but it is only one of many.
After finishing the book, I looked up what ultimately happened to Asia. Thankfully, through the pressures of Western nations and groups Asia was finally acquitted and allowed to leave the country. If she hadn't, extremists would surely have murdered her and her family. Two prominent men who publicly defended her were murdered.
I hope as stories like Asia's are told, it will help turn the tide to give women more freedom and rights....more
"Free yourself from the tyranny of your parent's negative affirmations, and you will open yourself to the abundant flow of good in every area of your "Free yourself from the tyranny of your parent's negative affirmations, and you will open yourself to the abundant flow of good in every area of your life."
I love Louise Hay, when I listen to her audio books I find myself being kinder to myself and more thankful.
I especially loved this short book, she gives the perfect mix of education and affirmations about important areas of life....more
"You can no longer afford the luxury of a negative thought."~ Peter McWilliams
I LOVE, love, love Louise Hay. She has changed my life for the better in"You can no longer afford the luxury of a negative thought."~ Peter McWilliams
I LOVE, love, love Louise Hay. She has changed my life for the better in so many ways.
She considers this book to be a sequel to You Can Heal Your Life, and it's a book of substance, encouragement and a better way to live. I cannot recommend it highly enough. ...more
An incredible true story about a 12 year old boy who survived a lobotomy by the notorious Dr. Walter Freeman at the request of his step-mother. All beAn incredible true story about a 12 year old boy who survived a lobotomy by the notorious Dr. Walter Freeman at the request of his step-mother. All because his step-mother hated him and his dad wasn't strong enough to stop her.
Howard is one of the few lobotomy survivors who didn't become a zombie. Yet, the procedure and the abuse Howard suffered plagued him his entire life.
When he reached his 50's, he decided to find out why it had all happened. He learned a lot about Dr. Freeman and his own life.
Howard is an abuse survivor that is using his story to help others, a heart breaking, tragic but ultimately inspirational story....more
"I had been controlled and coerced my entire life."
An engrossing and compelling true life story. My eyes were opened to poverty and abuse in a new way"I had been controlled and coerced my entire life."
An engrossing and compelling true life story. My eyes were opened to poverty and abuse in a new way. I admire Marie's courage in being brave enough to share her story....more
"That train ride was the beginning of my journey to freedom, truth, and the next chapter of my life."~ pg. 193
"I am harvesting my SELF. I am mending a"That train ride was the beginning of my journey to freedom, truth, and the next chapter of my life."~ pg. 193
"I am harvesting my SELF. I am mending all the broken shards of my soul back into a whole person. I am making the time, carving out space to extract the voice that I put aside for 12 years. I am harvesting my JOY. Authentic joy. I will discover myself again."~pg. 206
"I also lost myself. In helping others discover their power, I'm also rediscovering who I am and reclaiming myself and my own voice from a new vulnerable but authentic place. My true strength comes in being myself, a person who can make mistakes..."~pg. 215
"Now I was going to live my life and find true happiness and not feel bad or guilty about it."~pg. 218
"I remain focused...to get the truth out, to reach other women by sharing my story, so that others will be inspired to come forward and speak their truth. The time of remaining silent is over!"~pg. 220
I knew a lot of Sarah's story from the NXIVM documentaries I've watched, but I appreciated hearing her account. I resonated with a lot of what she said. The above quotes could be applied to me as well.
This is my 34th book that I've read about cults. I always glean something from other people's stories, and find them to be immensely therapeutic.
I applaud Sarah's bravery and courage in trying to help others escape NXIVM, once she realized it was a cult. I also applaud her bravery and vulnerability in speaking her truth to help others. ...more
I loved doing the word search puzzles while also learning about some incredible women. Waldrep has done a sequ"When in doubt, be bold."~ Oprah Winfrey
I loved doing the word search puzzles while also learning about some incredible women. Waldrep has done a sequel to this, and I look forward to getting that one as well....more
"Controlling parents teach their children that others have no rights." "Overinvolved parents can make it difficult for their children to develop their "Controlling parents teach their children that others have no rights." "Overinvolved parents can make it difficult for their children to develop their own identities."...more
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