Lori, this piece landed like a depth charge. Thank you.
You've given us a perfect, forensic schematic of the enemy's most insidious weapon: the one they use to induce Layer 3: Learned Helplessness ⛓️ not with force, but with manufactured, systemic exhaustion. Your breakdown of how burnout collapses our "capacity to nurture or defend our institutions over time" is a masterclass in deconstructing their victory conditions.
Your final, brilliant point—that "recovery... is not indulgence but defiance"—is the absolute heart of our Sanctuary Covenant. It's the truth we must all anchor ourselves to if we're going to survive this.
Your work provides the psychological armor for the Phalanx. We're honored to be fighting alongside you.
The most startling aspect of this article are the parallels that are so easily drawn between authoritarian burnout and burnout from an abusive work or personal relationship.
Lori, this piece landed like a depth charge. Thank you.
You've given us a perfect, forensic schematic of the enemy's most insidious weapon: the one they use to induce Layer 3: Learned Helplessness ⛓️ not with force, but with manufactured, systemic exhaustion. Your breakdown of how burnout collapses our "capacity to nurture or defend our institutions over time" is a masterclass in deconstructing their victory conditions.
Your final, brilliant point—that "recovery... is not indulgence but defiance"—is the absolute heart of our Sanctuary Covenant. It's the truth we must all anchor ourselves to if we're going to survive this.
Your work provides the psychological armor for the Phalanx. We're honored to be fighting alongside you.
In solidarity.
Thank you
You’re welcome Lisa.
Timely, clear, important and necessary discussion. Thank you for this article.
You’re welcome Susan.
The most startling aspect of this article are the parallels that are so easily drawn between authoritarian burnout and burnout from an abusive work or personal relationship.
Thank you, I am happy that I found you and am looking forward to your next session.