relationships
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So now that we know what triangulation is, let’s explore the psychology behind it. Some people use it to control others’ emotions. (Cough manipulators cough) use it like their own personal remote control for others’ emotions. Welcome to the stage, the Puppet Master. The Art of Triangulation, Manipulator-Style Manipulators don’t like straightforward conversations. Why? Because
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Picture this: You’re having a conflict with someone—your partner, friend, or even a coworker. Instead of working it out directly, they mysteriously bring in a third person. Suddenly, it’s not just you and them anymore…it’s you, them, and someone else’s opinion, presence, or perception. Congratulations, you’ve just entered the twisted world of triangulation. 🎭 What
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Let me take you back to January—a chilly month made even colder by the realization that my emotionally abusive husband wasn’t going to change. Not for me, not for himself, not for anyone. So, I finally called it. Marriage: over. Me: exhausted but determined. Him: apparently viewing “I’m done” as “please circle back and try
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Let’s talk about the hardest place to spot gaslighting: in the people we love. It’s one thing to recognize toxic behavior from a boss, an acquaintance, or a stranger online. But what happens when it comes from the person who says they love you? The person who holds your hand, shares your bed, and says
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If you’ve ever felt like you were losing your mind during or after being gaslit, let me be the first to say:You’re not crazy. You’re human. Gaslighting doesn’t just mess with your emotions—it literally messes with your brain. The confusion, the second-guessing, the anxiety, the fog? That’s not weakness. That’s your nervous system reacting to
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Let’s talk about the sneaky side of gaslighting—the stuff that doesn’t look like abuse at first glance. There are no yelling matches, no slamming doors, no bruises. Instead, it’s tiny, repeated moments that slowly chip away at your sense of reality. It’s death by a thousand denials. I call it: crazy-making.And yes, it’s exactly as
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You know what’s worse than someone lying to your face?Someone lying to your face so confidently that you start to believe them.Gaslighting isn’t always about shouting or threats. Sometimes, it’s delivered with a smile, wrapped in charm, and disguised as “love,” “concern,” or “just being honest.” Today, we’re going to decode the most common gaslighting
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Let’s set the scene. You’re in a conversation—maybe with your partner, a friend, a parent—and you bring something up that bothered you. Nothing dramatic. Just a “Hey, when you said that thing earlier, it kinda hurt.” And suddenly, the room shifts. They laugh. They roll their eyes. They say, “That never happened,” or, “You’re being
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Hi friend, and welcome to Day 7. If you’ve been following along this week, you’ve taken some powerful steps. You’ve reflected. You’ve named truths. You’ve started thinking about boundaries, trust, and healing. Today, we close this series with something deeply personal and incredibly important: Your voice. Not just your ability to speak—but your right to
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Hey there, beautiful human. Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get said enough after surviving verbal abuse:Trusting again can be terrifying.Not just trusting others, but trusting yourself. If you’ve ever asked: You’re not crazy. You’re not broken. You’re a survivor trying to navigate love, friendship, and connection while carrying scars most people don’t even realize
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