How to Spot a Hijackal
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Escaping the Hijackal Trap
Even when you know you’re with a Hijackal, getting out of a toxic relationship – or understanding how to live safely and fully within one – can seem really hard.Ā
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What folks have said…
Chilled my bones when she said about trying to get you pregnant as means of control! Once I was pregnant (with twins), I suddenly felt terrifyingly trapped and it only dawned on me then.
I can HEAR the genuine concern you have for others in your voice. You are a beautiful soul and I thank you for your service to others’ well-being! š
I happened upon this Podcast probably because of others I have listened to on this topic. I love her term āhijacklesā and how she defines this type of person vs a healthy person. She is knowledgeable and understanding. Youāll be enlightened as you listen. Thanks! š„°
Thanks for the vid!, make more please. š
I enjoyed this program very much. There were tons of interesting anecdotes and advice and information. I feel like I gained a lot of insights and wisdom that will serve me well down the way in the future. I also feel like I met some really great people in my fellow classmates.
Wow! This episode [on facial coding] helped me paint the entire picture that Iāve had a hard time trying to put my finger on all these years… Iāve been listening now since June and your messages have helped me so very much! I did leave him finally in June and I am trying to establish my life and career again- it is starting over- but the peace in my soul from understanding Iām not crazy ( as he told me I was) and Iām not alone in the comfort I felt staying in that horrible trap he had me cā¦ Read more
All I can say is OMG. 29 years. I cried with relief and understanding and validate I am not crazy or hard of hearing.
Ah ! Because of this page and your help . Youāre an angel, honestly. I would still be doing the same thing I was doing a year ago if I hadnāt met you.
I want to thank you for your work – I have come across it on Youtube while searching for how to respond to PA behaviour.I have ordered and read your “Stop – that’s crazy making”, “Escaping the Hijackal trap”, “The Hijackal trap” and now I am reading “Kaizen for couples”.Your work has really helped me see what is going on in my relationship with my partner.I can’t afford individual therapy at the moment (I plan to do it), but I am in Al-Anon which also helps a lot.I have set some boundrieā¦ Read more
Thank you Dr. Shaler, and may IĀ just say, thank you for your work and your writings. You may have no idea just how much of a lifeline i have been thrown just by finding you and now your group.
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