Forced Degradation: When Appearance Became a Weapon

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Thursday, July 17, 2025

Post 42 – Forced Degradation: When Appearance Became a Weapon

Jeff pressured me to dress in ways that stripped away my dignity—ways that made me feel cheap and exposed.

He told me to look like a “cheap slut,” using my appearance as another way to break my spirit and control my identity.

This wasn’t about desire—it was about domination. About turning me into someone unrecognizable to myself.

Body Objectification: Using clothing and appearance to degrade and dominate
Identity Erosion: Forcing unwanted roles to reshape self-image negatively
Psychological Coercion: Applying pressure to comply with degrading demands
Isolation: Cutting off empowerment by eroding confidence and self-worth
Symbolic Control: Using external appearance as a metaphor for internal powerlessness

No one has the right to force you into a role you don’t choose. Your body and appearance are sacred—and you deserve to own them fully.

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