Amerisogyny

Are you aware of how many people secretly want to see you fail? While its true you may have friends and family who genuinely want to see you succeed, unfortunately, not everyone has your best interest at heart. "Crabs in a Barrel" is a metaphor that describes how people within a specific culture or community, secretly harbor resentment for familiar individuals attempting to enrich their lives by pursuing avenues of opportunity and successful ventures.

Even it it means they may miss out on reaping benefits once you've 'made it', individuals who know you may feel you are not supposed to surpass them--even if they're doing nothing to advance themselves. By withholding or withdrawing support from your new endeavors, they mistakenly believe this will thwart your chances for advancement. It doesn't. In this episode, I show you how to recognize 'frenemies' (enemies disguised as friends) and how to deal with them accordingly.

Breaking up from a toxic relationship is one of the most rewarding journeys in life. It takes bravery, commitment and consistency. Giving up on a dead end relationship you invested time and energy into is difficult. However, remaining in an abusive union where someone makes you feel insignificant and undesired is worse. It is unhealthy and not beneficial for optimum mental health and overall well being. True healing takes commitment and a lot of hard work but the good news is, it IS possible!

There are far too many good people in the world who are whole, stable and ready to love you just as you are. You must believe you are worthy to receive and give love in a stable and supportive relationship that brings out the best in you--not the worst. Before you give up on healing, love, and yourself, I implore you to listen to this episode. You may discover things about yourself you never knew. The journey to rediscovering a brand new you is worth it! The first step is easy. Simply press 'play!' ; )

Have you noticed misogyny has no native language, religion or culture? Misogyny is one of the universal vices that plague women in every country. The rates of violence committed against women around the world is absolutely terrifying. Misogyny is at times adopted and modified by women. However, it is mostly perpetuated by men. Misogyny existed in ancient times--long before the birth of Christ.

The origin of deep, intrinsic hatred of women is as mysterious as the whereabouts of Queen Nefertiti's burial chamber. What is it about women that turns some men into violent rapists and murderers? Where did the disconnect between harmonious relationships between men and women begin? Was there a time in history where men did not seek to dominate and control women? In this episode, I shed light on stories of females of diverse ages and cultures, from around the world who are victims of physical and sexual violence. Join me in deciphering why misogyny exists and if any solutions may be utilized to eradicate it from every society...forever.

Citations

Milwaukee judge who blocked DNA evidence in Ee Lee homicide case in Washington Park gives prosecutors second chance Sarah Volpenhein and Sophie Carson

Boys, 15 and 17, filmed themselves raping and killing woman, 36, who was relaxing in park: By Jimmy McCloskey

Man gets prison after slashing girlfriend while she sat beside their sick baby in Queens: By Aliza Chasan

Delivery driver indicted for murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Texas: By Rebekah Riess and Susannah Cullinane

Japan Will No Longer Have The Developed World’s Lowest Age of Consent: By Hanako Montgomery

Man who killed his mom in 2002 arrested in NYC attack on 65-year-old Asian woman: By Wilson Wong

Three men WILL be executed over gang-rape and murder of student, 23, on Delhi bus: By Lucy Clarke-Billings

China charges dozens over brutal attack on women in restaurant: By Nectar Gan, CNN

Sulli, South Korean K-Pop Star and Actress, Is Found Dead: By Jacey Fortin

South Korean man arrested for three-hour beating of Vietnamese wife By Nguyen Quy

Studies have shown men have access to fewer female dating partners due to women adopting higher dating standards. Could this be a factor in why key regions of the world are experiencing massive declines in population? What are the common denominators that have caused women (and some men) to shun dating candidates they perceive as non viable romantic partners?

Women in South Korea are avoiding relationships due to a harsh employment culture and strenuous marriage duties while women in China and Japan are steadily transitioning out of the childbearing stage into advanced age. Japan's Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida says “Our nation is on the cusp of whether it can maintain its societal functions.” For Japan, time is of the essence to correct the country's declining birth rate. Things have become very bleak for the "world's oldest society."

What is gaslighting? Gaslighting is abusive behavior which manipulates a victim into questioning their own sanity or intellect. Anyone, regardless of race, social class, or gender can be targets of gaslighting. This episodes highlights the detrimental toll gaslighting takes on one's self esteem and overall sense of self worth in a romantic relationship.

Gaslighting is an effective tactic abusers use to manipulate and control their partners. The emotional turmoil the victim experiences after the relationship ends can be lifelong if not confronted and rectified with consistent love and support from family, friends and loved ones. In addition to providing valuable insight into how it feels to be on the receiving end of a controlling, abusive partner, it is imperative to know how to overcome a verbally abusive relationship and move on to a healthy union filled with love, honor and peace of mind.