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Restored Voices Collective retweeted
A textbook example of preemptive DARVO:
The covert narcissist will tell people they are afraid of their victim. They'll say the victim is “dangerous.”
This is a partial truth. They are indeed expressing fear, but not for the reasons they’re trying to make it look like.
They're afraid of being exposed.
To the narcissist, the victim IS dangerous. The victim is dangerous because they know the truth. They’ve seen behind the mask. They can unravel the false persona the narcissist has carefully constructed. That’s the real threat.
So the narcissist flips the script before the victim can speak—preemptively framing themselves as the one in danger. That way, if the victim defends themselves or tells the truth, it’s twisted to confirm the narcissist’s story.
This is DARVO in action:
Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender.
A preemptive smear campaign disguised as protection.
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Restored Voices Collective retweeted
Tomorrow!
Join GRACE for a powerful webinar that sheds light on the real dynamics of power, consent, and spiritual authority in these situations.
Featuring: Amy Stier & Emily Petrie
Date: July 16, 2025
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Please check out this enlightening conversation on ACSA
Adult clergy abuse is real—and far more common than many realize. I invite you to listen to my conversation with @JaimeMphil as we articulate the many painful dynamics of this dreadful epidemic that pervades our faith communities. jaimesimpson.substack.com/p/…
Restored Voices Collective retweeted
Dear #ChurchToo survivors: Don't miss this conversation between @JaimeMphil & @BozT. About options for survivors, even when legal options are lacking, about church investigations (be wary) & about the dynamics of religious institutional betrayal. They really get it.
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This must change. Lives depend on it. If you have experienced the devastation of clergy abuse, we are here for you. Restoredvoicescollective.com. #ACSA
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There’s still time to register!
Clergy sexual abuse is not an “affair” — it’s an abuse of power, trust, and spiritual authority.
Join us for a free webinar that will unpack the complex realities of adult clergy sexual abuse, and equip you with language, clarity, and insight to respond with truth and care.
Featuring: Amy Stier & Emily Petrie
Date: July 16, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM EST
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Whether you're a church leader, survivor advocate, or concerned community member — this conversation matters.
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Restored Voices Collective retweeted
Don't miss this free event!
Too often, adult clergy sexual abuse is mislabeled or misunderstood.
Join GRACE for a powerful webinar that sheds light on the real dynamics of power, consent, and spiritual authority in these situations.
Featuring: Amy Stier & Emily Petrie
Date: July 16, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM EST
Live Webinar | FREE to attend
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Institutional betrayal is devastating. This must change. #asca, #churchtoo,
In new study, 100% of clergy sex abuse survivors experienced some form of institutional betrayal.
Just sit with that. 100%.
Thanks to @ElisabethIngram for this important research surveying 115 survivors. #ChurchToo
Restored Voices Collective retweeted
Trauma isn't just about what happened. It's also about what didn't happen, like not being heard, supported, comforted, protected, or believed.
🛑 It Isn’t An Affair.
Too often, adult clergy sexual abuse is mislabeled or misunderstood.
Join GRACE on July 16 for a powerful and FREE webinar that sheds light on the real dynamics of power, consent, and spiritual authority in these situations.
Featuring: Amy Stier & Emily Petrie
📅 : July 16, 2025
⏰ : 1:00 PM EST
Live Webinar | FREE to attend
Learn why understanding power differentials is essential for a faithful and trauma-informed response.
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#GRACELiveConversations #Webinar #ClergyAbuse
Restored Voices Collective retweeted
A new TX law bans NDAs in sex abuse cases. Named after survivor Trey Carlock, @Treys_Law aims to stop the silencing of victims.
Advocates @ElizCarlock & Cindy Clemishire, who refused an NDA from pastor Robert Morris, say it restores survivors’ voices.
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“Post-abuse maintenance tactics” A very helpful conversation on the common tactics used to keep clergy abuse victims silent #churchtoo, #ACSA, #CSA, #clergyabuse
"Post-abuse maintenance tactics." That's what @JaimeMphil calls the tactics used by clergy-predators & their allies to make sure victims carry the blame & shame -- tactics that invariably cause far greater harm.
This conversation was a feast. Have a listen! (link in replies)
Restored Voices Collective retweeted
Myth: Most abusers are not like us. They are strangers, odd, mean, monsters, and certainly not Christian, let alone in a leadership position.
Truth: The majority of abuse victims know and trust the person who commits the abuse.
Restored Voices Collective retweeted
72% of [adult clergy sexual abuse survivors surveyed] were diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
52% suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
48% were diagnosed w/depression.
48% experienced suicidal ideation.
Thanks, @JaimeMphil, for your incredible research. #ChurchToo
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Restored Voices Collective retweeted
If your response to abuse allegations is "Why didn't she speak up sooner if she didn't like it?" Then, you're answering your own question; a reason ppl don't disclose is bc ppl like you victim-blame & retraumatize.
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