Michelle Ayres

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“Mind Fuckery: A Survival Guide for the Seriously Duped For women over 50, married for over 20 years. This one’s for you.” by Michelle Ayres

Submitted to Contest #279

So, what exactly is mind-fuckery? Imagine your brain being tossed into a spin cycle, set to gaslight, manipulate, repeat. It’s a toxic cocktail of long term gaslighting, emotional blackmail, pathological lies, and a healthy dose of crazymaking behavior, shaken not stirred. Mind fuckery doesn’t just hurt your heart; it takes aim at your sanity, leaving you doubting your reality, your worth, and your ability to ever trust again. It all started with a “family meeting.” My husband at the time let’s call him “J the Cheater” (because jerk fee...

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Born and raised in Northern California, Michelle is a late bloomer to the publishing world, and can still be found working full time for a non-profit, helping rural communities across the Western United States (RCAC) as an Assistant Director of Events. Michelle is a mother of two adult children, and can be found hanging with them, taking long walks, practicing yoga, and visiting the mountains to be with her guy, playing golf, or paddleboarding.