#CycleOfControl Archives - Mark A. Stephens

July 10, 2025

“Not Even Once: The Silence That Speaks Volumes”

For almost two years, Mark never asked how the boys were doing. Not through a text, not in a phone call — but more strikingly, not even through the very channels available to him: Our Family Wizard, the court-mandated and approved communication platform.

July 10, 2025

“When a Good Dad is Pushed Out”… by His Own Choices

Mark Anthony Stephens delivers a sermon portraying himself as a wronged father unjustly removed from his children’s lives. His narrative employs denial and victimhood while neglecting his past behavior that led to court intervention. The critique suggests he misrepresents his role, leaving behind unresolved issues rather than a positive legacy.

July 9, 2025

Real Victims Don’t Need to Curate Sympathy — They Just Want Safety

In the digital age, genuine victimhood and parenting are often overshadowed by curated narratives for validation on social media. Authentic individuals focus on real-world actions and responsibilities instead of public performance. True parents and victims prioritize care and healing, showing consistency without seeking sympathy or attention online.

July 8, 2025

When the Curse Is the Speaker: Reframing Generational Sin Through Accountability

Mark Anthony Stephens uses a Facebook post to address generational curses through scripture while avoiding personal accountability. Instead of genuine repentance, he reframes blame, neglecting the real impact of his actions on his children and relationships. Genuine change requires behavior modification, not rhetoric.

July 2, 2025

When the Narcissist Posts the Manual: How Mark Anthony Stephens Confessed Without Realizing It

"This is the narcissist’s smear campaign." Followed by an image of a furious man in a JESUS hat posting: “Warning about her: She is a Jezebel filled with demons!”

June 20, 2025

🔥A Warning… Or a Weapon? Mark Stephens’ Fire Sermon on Marriage and Divorce

Mark Anthony Stephens shares a lengthy post warning the church about biblical principles on marriage and divorce, reflecting his personal grievances. He accuses his ex-wife of betrayal and labels dissenters as "false prophets." While invoking scripture, the post primarily reveals his narrative of victimization and fails to offer accountability or reconciliation.

March 23, 2025

Delusions of Innocence: When Narcissism Meets Victimhood

There’s a common misconception that narcissists always come across as arrogant, dominant, and self-assured. But there’s another mask they wear—one that’s even more manipulative and harder to detect: