Grey rocking — keeping interactions flat, neutral, and drama-free — is a survival strategy in toxic environments. It works well when the goal is to
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When Lunch Isn’t About Lunch: The Hidden Power Plays of Workplace Cliques
The Hidden Power Plays of Workplace Cliques In toxic workplaces, even something as simple as a lunch invitation can become a performance. On the surface,
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
Love-Bombed, Then Left Behind
Love-Bombed, Then Left Behind The cycle is always the same with narcissists: idealization, then discard. They pull you in close with affection, admiration, or “best
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