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Maureen Brady Quote

Power is confusing for us, perhaps even terrifying, because our relationship with it had an unfortunate beginning. Someone in a position of power over us used and abused us…It seems as if power were something to be wielded, always at someone’s expense, usually our own.

Maureen Brady

Power is confusing for us, perhaps even terrifying, because our relationship with it had an unfortunate beginning. Someone in a position of power over us used and abused us…It seems as if power were something to be wielded, always at someone’s expense, usually our own.

Tags: abuse of authority, abuse of power, abuse of trust, abuse survivors, abusive parenting, child abuse, child sexual abuse, child sexual abuse survivor, healing, misuse of power

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About Maureen Brady

Maureen Brady (born June 7, 1943) is an American writer, editor and educator. She is best known for her novels Ginger's Fire, Folly, and Give Me Your Good Ear. She currently lives and works in New York City and Woodstock, NY.