Why “Just Ignore It” Isn’t the Answer Anymore
For years, victims of bullying, emotional abuse, and coercive control have been told the same thing:
- “Be the bigger person.”
- “Let it go.”
- “Just ignore it.”
But this well-meaning advice has come at a devastating cost.
We’re in the middle of a mental health crisis, one that’s been quietly fueled by silence, dismissal, and inaction. Behind closed doors, victims are carrying trauma that’s never been validated. In classrooms, workplaces, and homes, toxic behavior is allowed to continue under the guise of keeping the peace.
It’s not just hurting people. It’s killing them.
This video calls out the cultural double standard that puts all the responsibility on the survivor, while the abuser gets a free pass.
It’s a conversation we’ve avoided for far too long.
Silence doesn’t create peace. It creates pressure. And that pressure is breaking people.
