I’d never do anything to hurt you. This is naive at best and a manipulative distraction at worst. In any meaningful relationship, the occasional hurt is unavoidable. Toes are carelessly stepped on, harsh words erupt before they’re caught and actions are misconstrued to have an alternate meaning. Hurt happens. And it’s what happens after thatContinue reading “Look Out For These “Red Flag” Phrases”
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Subtle Signs You’re Being Manipulated By a Covert Abuser
Covert abuse is sneaky. It doesn’t leave a bruise on your cheek. Or cut you down with scathing words. Or even obviously isolate you from others. Instead, it wisps in slowly through tiny cracks. Velvet-trimmed lies whispered into trusting ears. The smoke builds until you no longer remember what it is like to see clearlyContinue reading “Subtle Signs You’re Being Manipulated By a Covert Abuser”