"Mutualizing" is usually a positive word in the context of sharing an object or a belief between two people. But is it always a good thing? On this episode of The Eternal Warrior Podcast, our good friend Susan shares with us some of the ways "Mutualizing Language" can be harmful. Susan is a unique warrior who has gone through some tough personal trials, from discovering her ADHD (see Clayton's episode) to her husband's misuse of agency. But like the eternal warrior she is, she has decided to reach out and not back down! Now she is Woman of W.O.R.T.H., a seminar teacher in a Life Changing Services program, and our backstage cheerleader on the EWP. Susan shares her unique perspective on how mutualizing language between couples can lead to some devastating consequences, and even be considered abuse. Listen close to this episode, because it might just save your own relationship, future or current.
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To see more about Mutualizing Language, check out this blog: https://www.willbrattcounselling.com/blog-creating-difference/2014/11/3/using-language-to-conceal-or-elucidate-violence
This one talks about accountability in language: https://nomas.org/the-importance-of-using-accountable-language/