6 Subtle Signs You’re Being Manipulated (And How To Make It Stop)
Who, me? Being manipulated? You don’t want to believe it. You believe in the goodness of people. Generally, you can. Sometimes, though, you are being manipulated,
6 Nasty Ways Hijackals Perpetrate Post-Separation Abuse
Relief! Yes, you think you’ll feel it when you leave an emotionally abusive relationship, and you will…in some ways. Then, in too many ways, the
Saying No to “Shoulds” & Toxic Shame
Who has told you what to do and how to do it? Who told you who you are and what you’re worth? Did it include
Why Hijackals Traffic in Guilt
People have learned that making another person feel guilty is a quick way to control that person’s emotions…negatively. You may be so used to it
Expectations, Agreements & Boundaries
When you’re dealing with narcissistic Hijackals, you think one thing is in place, and the Hijackal thinks another. You think you have agreement and you
Why Hijackals Demand Enmeshment
So confusing to be with a demanding person! Worse to be with a demanding Hijackal who feels entitled to take center stage while walking over
Crazy-making? Oh, yes. Hijackals and other narcissistic folks can create havoc. You start second-guessing yourself, and even questioning your sanity. You can’t tell which end
2 Crazy-Making Patterns Hijackals Use to Confuse
How do Hijackals make you second-guess yourself and question your sanity? Basic to them doing that is the two patterns in this episode of Save
8 Ways to Stand Up to Hijackal Disrespect
Hijackals–those relentlessly difficult people–like to dish out and scatter disrespect whenever they want to demonstrate power and control. NO! That has to stop! In this
Recognizing the Emotional Abuse of Chronic Criticism
Live with someone or raised by someone who was always finding fault? Always against something? Always putting you down? The wear and tear of these
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