Abusers have such a gift to persuade. Their invasiveness seems so genuine. Like an offering of love. But, their trickery is disguised and you should avoid it like the plague.

I could have a sense of love and belonging to the family I came through. It would only cost me my integrity and I’d have to swallow the pill of bullshit, but I have the right to choose their ways, if I please.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://prisonerbynocrimeofmyown.com/2021/12/03/the-persuasion-of-the-guilty/