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,
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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,
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
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 