Welcome back to Squirrel Brain Stories, hosted byAngela and Adria.

In this special episode, we address the "elephant in the room." After several episodes exposing the inner workings of the cultand the personal abuse Angela endured, a certain individual—referred to here as "Dick"—has attempted to use intimidation and legal threats to shut us down.

It didn't work.

The "Cease and Desist" Fallacy: Angela and Adria discuss the recent attempts to silence the podcast and why these"temper tantrums" only reinforce the necessity of telling the truth (01:45).

The "Prearranged" vs. The "Ex": We clarify the distinction between the first (prearranged) husband and the second (ex) husband, and why his specific brand of psychological control is no longer effective (05:22).

Identity Reclaimed: Angela speaks directly to her former abuser, explaining that while he spent years trying to make her feel like "nothing," her voice is now louder than his fear (15:30).

Not For You, But For Us: A firm reminder that this podcast is not an invitation for a debate—it is a memoir for the survivor and a lighthouse for those still trapped in high-control groups (19:50).

Unshakable Resolve: "Intimidate me all you want... I'm going to continue telling my story whether you like it or not" (20:14).

This episode is about the power of the word "No" and the refusal to let an abuser edit your history.

Content Warning: This episode discusses legal intimidation, emotional abuse, and the psychological tactics used by narcissists to silence victims.

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