The Ones We Trust
When Authority Becomes Abuse
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Chapter 26
Sophia and the Coach
Sophia was fifteen, a swimmer. The coach was forty-two, beloved.
Chapter 27Marcus and the Pastor
Marcus was twelve when he joined the youth group.
Chapter 28The Science of Authority and Betrayal
Betrayal trauma theory: when abuse comes from someone you depend on, the brain suppresses awareness of the betrayal to…