I’ve noticed a pattern in toxic workplaces (and honestly, in other group settings like church too). It’s not always the loud, obvious bullying that wears
Tag: manipulation
Breadcrumbs and Brick Walls: How Narcissistic Managers Sabotage Support
One of the most exhausting experiences of working under a narcissistic manager is how they handle support. Or rather — how they don’t. On paper,
Signs a Bully’s Tactics Are Losing Power Over You
The Shift One of the biggest shifts in dealing with manipulators, narcissists, or workplace bullies is realizing when you’ve stopped feeding the performance. Bullies thrive
Do Bullies Ever Give Up?
When Manipulation Meets Stillness One of the questions I’ve asked myself many times is this: Do bullies and manipulators ever actually give up – or
Why Manipulators Ignore Your Time Boundaries
Time is one of the most valuable resources we have, and yet manipulators are notorious for ignoring it. When they bulldoze past your limits, it’s
Mimicry as a Tool of Control
“Mimicry is a tool of control. If the narcissist can’t steal your light, they’ll create a counterfeit version of you through someone else.” One of
My Voice Unchained 