When your abuser first zeroes in on you as a target, you’re going to be in a world of pain. Extra points if they’re a mentor!

We don’t want to ruin a wealthy white whale’s life now do we? They have a spouse and children! How will they make it through this horribly accurate accusation with only a few millions to their name? How will they ever be alright!

Which is why, the first rule of the sexual harassment club is you never talk about the sexual harassment club.

So how do you say no without saying no? You deflect of course.

When they proposition  you, laugh it off — pretend like it’s a dark joke that people frequently engage in.

Kind of like this:

Of course this is a double edged sword — if you keep your abuser happy, you were asking for it. If you are assertive, there will be retaliation!

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