Fluent in Manipulation: "When Therapy Language Becomes a Weapon"

SaVon, Antoinette, and Josh unpack how therapy language — gaslighting, narcissist, boundaries, love bombing — got pulled out of the therapist's office and turned into weapons we use to win arguments. They get honest about misusing these words themselves, and what it costs when naming something replaces actually feeling it. Watch full episodes on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss a drop: https://www.youtube.com/@cantaffordtherapypod Support Can't Afford Therapy on Patreon and get ad-free episodes, early access and more. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/c/cantaffordtherapypodcast

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