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Trishala Dutt Calls ‘Silent Treatment’ Abuse in New Instagram Post

The US-based psychotherapist frames punitive silence as manipulation and urges a clearly communicated cooling-off period before returning to talk.

Overview

  • In a widely reported post, she wrote that some people use silence to punish and manipulate, warning that this teaches others their voice is dangerous.
  • She stated, “Silence used as punishment is abuse,” and added, “Real relationships don’t teach you lessons through pain, they heal through communication.”
  • Offering guidance, she distinguished a brief, stated pause to self-regulate from weaponized withdrawal, citing, “I need a few hours to collect myself so I don’t say something hurtful.”
  • She urged those facing such behavior to refuse the dynamic and protect their peace, describing punitive silence as a power play.
  • Media noted unverified speculation that the message could reference family relationships, but her post did not name anyone and no link has been confirmed.