Friday
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This is one of those things that is so often thought, but so rarely the case, that it can be difficult to nail down.
So often thought... Because one of the things abusers do to control their victims is to convince them that if they tell? They or their loved ones will be killed. It becomes a very solid belief, from the vague -if I tell bad things will happen- to very very precise -He'll kill me. He'll kill my mom. She'll kill my mom. They'll kill my child- even if there is absolutely zero likelihood of them even saying Boo! to any of these people much less actually hurt them, because it's just a trick, a threat to keep people in line.
So rarely the case... But when you're dealing with traffickers, gangs, cartels, certain individuals? It's a very real risk, for many people.
No matter WHICH it is? Thrashing it out with your therapist is a very good idea. If it's a fear that has been abused into you? Better to dispel it -for real- as soon as possible. In no small part so that as the fear comes up, again? (Because that's just how fears work, they can blow up out of nowhere.) You can look at it from a practical perspective and reality check yourself. If -otoh- it's a very real possibility, and not just a fear? Better that those who are helping you can also help safeguard you from reprisals.
