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When They Turn Your Pain Into Their Punchline

Protection from people who are dismissive assholes

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Linda Bonney and Dr Donna Blevins
Feb 15, 2025
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Their laughter leaves scars deeper than any shouted words. The kind that forms when someone turns your vulnerability into their entertainment.

You finally gather the courage to sp…

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I'm a 6'5" powerhouse hell bent on opening the mind and strengthening the body. I'm a professional poker player and a twice-ordained minister who smuggles spirituality into the mix.
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