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gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 21h

Discover The Gentle Souls Revolution by Esther Friedman — a moving exploration of empathy, resilience, and the quiet power of kindness. A must-read for anyone seeking strength in sensitivity. 🌿 >> amzn.to/42K9LZq
#empathy #gentlesouls #resilience #kindness #book

Book cover for The Gentle Souls Revolution by Esther Friedman

gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 1d

If you believe kindness, reflection, & empathy still have a place in our world, you could be a Gentle Soul. 💚

Sign up for the Gentle Souls Revolution email list and get thoughtful inspiration straight to your inbox — no noise, just nourishment. Sign up here: www.gentlesoulsrevolution.com/emaillist

gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 2d

Greater Haverhill Indivisible is hosting this event tonight (Fri. Oct. 17). I’m honored to be playing a couple of songs. If you’re up for an evening of arts, music and resistance, it’s free and there will be snacks and wine. I’d love to see you there!
Inhale, exhale,
Esther
#arts #music #poetry

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gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 3d

If you believe kindness, reflection, & empathy still have a place in our world, you could be a Gentle Soul. 💚

Sign up for the Gentle Souls Revolution email list and get thoughtful inspiration straight to your inbox — no noise, just nourishment. Sign up here: www.gentlesoulsrevolution.com/emaillist

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gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 4d

Gig notice! I’ll be performing Friday, October 17, 2025. 6:00pm. Arts Alive: A Night of Resistance & Resilience
Sponsors: Greater Haverhill Indivisible / Creative Haverhill, The Tap
90 Washington St, Haverhill, MA (space next to The Tap). Please join me. #music #arts #massachusetts

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gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 5d

My group, The Secret Sauce, will be performing along with this incredible lineup of musicians. The 17th Annual Benefit to Fight Parkinson's Disease will take place Saturday, November 1, 12pm-4pm at Sally O'Brien's, 335 Somerville Ave., Somerville, MA. Mark your calendars. I hope to see you there!

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gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 6d

Honoring Robert J. Lifton. www.gentlesoulsrevolution.com/post/rest-in...

Rest in Peace, Robert J. Lifton

Honoring Robert J. Lifton, pioneering scholar of cultic studies and author of Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism. His insights into brainwashing and coercion transformed my understanding of...

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gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 7d

Be sure to check out the new & improved Gentle Souls Revolution website. It’s a one-stop-shop for info for gentle souls. Easier to navigate, cleaner look, more organized. Take it for a spin! www.gentlesoulsrevolution.com
#cultrecovery #cultsurvivor #empaths #gentlesouls

Gentle Souls Revolution | Destigmatizing Cult Experiences | Empowering Self-Reclamation

Esther Friedman, licensed mental health counselor, cult survivor, and author of The Gentle Souls Revolution helps ex-cult members, empaths, and gentle souls honor their proclivities and protect their...

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gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 8d

Coming up next Friday!

gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 10d

Get tickets here: parisharts.square.site/product/10-1...

gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 11d

My group, The Secret Sauce, will be playing at the PCA Coffeehouse, 10 Lincoln St., Westford, MA, on Fri. Oct. 10 at 7:30pm. It's a split bill with Chris & Meredith Thompson. BYOB and snacks. Cabaret-style seating. For info & tix: parisharts.square.site/product/10-1...
I hope to see you there!

gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 12d

This song, Strange Blues, fell out over the course of 2023-24. It is all I have right now. When I think about October 7th, 2023, the world’s response to it, and the forever war raging away, words fail me. www.gentlesoulsrevolution.com/post/in-memo...

In Memory of October 7: Strange Blues

Like so many others, I’m doing the best that I can to keep faith that the current violence and madness will stop.

www.gentlesoulsrevolution.com

gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 13d

Last month, the world lost pre-eminent cultic studies scholar, Robert J Lifton. Shortly after I stumbled out of my mom & pop cult, I stumbled onto his book, Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism: A Study of “Brainwashing” in China. Read more: www.gentlesoulsrevolution.com/post/rest-in...

Rest in Peace, Robert J. Lifton

Honoring Robert J. Lifton, pioneering scholar of cultic studies and author of Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism. His insights into brainwashing and coercion transformed my understanding of...

www.gentlesoulsrevolution.com

gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 15d

I hope you will join me for this night of art, music, and poetry. It's going to be a fun time.

Arts Alive. A Night of Resistance & Resilience. Fri. Oct. 17 6pm-9pm. 90 Washington. St., Haverhill, MA.

gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 16d

Gig notice! I’ll be performing Friday, October 17, 2025. 6:00pm. Arts Alive: A Night of Resistance & Resilience
Sponsors: Greater Haverhill Indivisible / Creative Haverhill, The Tap
90 Washington St, Haverhill, MA (space next to The Tap). Please join me.

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gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 17d

Save the date!! Sat. Nov. 1, 12pm-4pm, at Sally O'Brien's, 335 Somerville Ave., Somerville, MA. 17th Annual Benefit to Fight Parkinson's Disease. The Secret Sauce (Janet Feld, Esther Friedman, and Jackie Damsky) is on the bill and we look forward to playing music for a good cause. #concert #music

gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 19d

Save the date: Fri. Oct. 10, 7:30pm. My group, The Secret Sauce, will be performing at the PCA Coffeehouse, Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln St., Westford, MA. The show is a split bill with Chris & Meredith Thompson. Buy tickets at: parisharts.square.site/concerts#GzF...

Programs | Parish Center for the Arts

Concerts, Open mics, Jazz Jams, Barn dances, Art exhibits, and more. Find your passion and celebrate the arts.

parisharts.square.site

gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 20d

I deleted my personal Facebook account before my self-imposed September 30th deadline. Read my latest blog post and take note of where you can find info on The Gentle Souls Revolution (this account is not going away) and my music career. >> www.gentlesoulsrevolution.com/post/bye-bye...

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gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 21d

To keep up to date on Esther Friedman's upcoming performances, make sure to check out her website: www.gentlesoulsrevolution.com/music

Bookmark the web page so you can stay in the know.

Music | Gentle Souls Revolution

Learn about and listen to Esther Friedman's music and get information on her upcoming performances.

www.gentlesoulsrevolution.com

gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 25d

Channel your energy through song! Join me at this special open mic night celebrating songs that take on today's headlines at Barewolf Brewery, 12 Oakland St., Amesbury, MA, on Friday, September 26th, 6:30pm-9pm. More info: 978-257-3375 or [email protected].

gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 26d

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gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · 29d

Against Fascism? Want your democracy back? Sing out! Join me? Barewolf Brewery special open mic night "Singer-Songewriters Come Take On Today's Headlines." Fri. Sept. 26. 6:30pm-9:30pm. Info: 978-257-3375 or [email protected]. 12 Oakland St. Amesbury, MA. #music #fightfacism #protest #sing

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gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · Sep 19

Save the date: Fri. Oct. 10, 7:30pm. My group, The Secret Sauce, will be performing at the PCA Coffeehouse, Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln St., Westford, MA. The show is a split bill with Chris & Meredith Thompson. Buy tickets at: parisharts.square.site/concerts#GzF...

Programs | Parish Center for the Arts

Concerts, Open mics, Jazz Jams, Barn dances, Art exhibits, and more. Find your passion and celebrate the arts.

parisharts.square.site

gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · Sep 18

Against Fascism? Want your democracy back? Sing out! Join me? Barewolf Brewery special open mic night "Singer-Songewriters Come Take On Today's Headlines." Fri. Sept. 26. 6:30pm-9:30pm. Info: 978-257-3375 or [email protected]. 12 Oakland St. Amesbury, MA. #music #fightfacism #protest #sing

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gentlesoulsrevolution @gentlesoulsrev.bsky.social · Sep 18

Save the date: Fri. Oct. 10, 7:30pm. The Secret Sauce will be performing at the PCA Coffeehouse, Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln St., Westford, MA. The show is a split bill with Chris & Meredith Thompson. Tickets are $22 in advance ($20 for members). BYOB & snacks. parisharts.square.site

Save the date: Fri. Oct. 10, 7:30pm. My group, The Secret Sauce, will be performing at the PCA Coffeehouse, Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln St., Westford, MA. The show is a split bill with Chris & Meredith Thompson. Tickets are $22 in advance ($20 for members). BYOB & snacks. Buy tickets at: parisharts.square.site

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