Tania T

Joined January 2025

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Hi, I'm Tania! I write sometimes, mostly about psychology, identity, and societal paradoxes. I also write essays on estrangement and mental health.

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Would You Let AI K#ll?
In 2024, there were reports of OpenAI striking a deal with a U.S. military contractor to provide AI for attack drones. This development has spurred vigorous debates among experts, ethicists, and the public about the role of artificial intelligence in modern warfare and the moral responsibilities that come with it.
By Tania T11 months ago in Futurism
The Philosophy of Estrangement
Estrangement is often met with judgment, guilt, and misunderstanding. Many societies uphold familial bonds as sacred and immutable, making severing ties with one’s family a radical, almost incomprehensible decision.
By Tania T11 months ago in Families
Obedience is Independence
Obedience is often framed as a virtue - essential for maintaining order, discipline, and societal harmony. But what happens when obedience becomes a tool for control, stripping individuals of their autonomy and sense of self?
By Tania T12 months ago in Humans
Not Everything Deserves Closure
We are often told that closure is necessary to heal. To move on, we must have a final conversation, an apology, a neat conclusion to our pain. The self-help industry, pop psychology, and even well-meaning friends reinforce this idea: "You just need closure." But what if that isn't true? What if some wounds are meant to stay open - not in a way that keeps us stuck in suffering, but in a way that allows us to evolve past the need for answers?
By Tania T12 months ago in Humans
The Modern Exile
As humans subscribing to religious beliefs, we are taught to embrace faith as the foundation of our spiritual journey. One commonly upheld principle is the concept of ‘blessing’ — a divine favor that brings goodness into our lives. Many believe blessings can be attained through obedience, kindness, and spiritual devotion. However, pursuing blessings can sometimes be distorted, leading to exploitation and harm.
By Tania T12 months ago in Psyche
Forgiveness is Overrated
A while ago, I wrote an article about The Mother Wound, unpacking topics like generational pain and trauma recovery. You can read it here, but the point is that I got an interesting comment from a reader, saying that they're grateful we now have the resources and insights today to help daughters heal and better understand their mothers.
By Tania T12 months ago in Psyche
Revelations and False Prophets
Growing up Protestant, I was taught that revelations were sacred moments — divine messages directly from God. They were celebrated in sermons, testimonies, and small group discussions as proof of His presence in our lives. But my revelation wasn’t met with celebration. It was met with doubt, resistance, and eventually, my questioning of the very faith I’d grown up with.
By Tania T12 months ago in Confessions
You Don’t Know What Breadcrumbing Means
In the world of modern dating and relationships, emotional manipulation techniques have evolved into more subtle and complex forms. One such technique that has gained considerable attention in recent years is “breadcrumbing.” Often dismissed as harmless flirting or mixed signals, breadcrumbing is a manipulative tactic that can leave emotional scars and a distorted sense of self.
By Tania T12 months ago in Psyche
You Don’t Know What Gaslighting Means
Gaslighting is a term that’s become almost ubiquitous in our cultural lexicon. You’ve likely heard it used in casual conversation, online forums, or maybe even in therapy, but the truth is that most people don’t fully understand what gaslighting is or how it operates in relationships. It’s easy to mistake it for a trivial disagreement or an occasional argument, but gaslighting is much more insidious. It’s emotional manipulation with the intent to undermine your reality, making you doubt your thoughts, memories, and perceptions.
By Tania T12 months ago in Psyche
DARVO: When Abusers Rewrite the Script
A while ago, I wrote a detailed piece on DARVO (“Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender”), a manipulative tactic often employed by abusers to evade accountability. You can read about it in my previous article, exploring how these patterns manifest in everyday situations. In this article, we’ll take a deeper look at how DARVO impacts survivors and perpetuates cycles of abuse.
By Tania T12 months ago in Psyche
Let’s Talk About Estrangement
A while ago, I wrote a deep dive into the complexities of estrangement in my previous article and shared my journey. These pieces explore the nuanced realities of walking away from toxic family relationships. If you’re navigating similar challenges, they might resonate with you as you read on.
By Tania T12 months ago in Families
The Mother Wound: Unpacking Generational Pain
A while ago, I wrote a deep dive into the complexities of mother-daughter relationships in a previous article. There, I explored the personal and cultural dimensions of generational trauma and control. You can read more about my experiences and reflections there to complement this discussion.
By Tania T12 months ago in Families

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Would You Let AI K#ll?

The Philosophy of Estrangement

Obedience is Independence

Not Everything Deserves Closure

The Modern Exile

Forgiveness is Overrated

Revelations and False Prophets

You Don’t Know What Breadcrumbing Means

You Don’t Know What Gaslighting Means

DARVO: When Abusers Rewrite the Script

Let’s Talk About Estrangement

The Mother Wound: Unpacking Generational Pain

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