A #manipulator can be #anyone - male, female, or non-binary. They're often charming, charismatic, and skilled at exploiting others' emotions. They might: - Appear caring and empathetic at first - Use guilt, anger, or self-pity to control - Shift blame onto others - Distort reality to fit their narrative - Isolate their victims from support networks Their goal is often power and control over others. Manipulators... 😔 Gaslighting: making you question reality 😔 Emotional blackmail: guilt-tripping or threatening harm 😔 Love bombing: excessive attention and affection early on 😔 Projection: accusing you of their faults 😔 Playing the victim: making you take responsibility 😔 Isolation: cutting you off from support 😔 Minimization: downplaying their behavior Recognizing these is key to breaking free 🌟. #needhelp? I am a Peer specialist sober coach...I love #talk therapy it helps when someone actually closes their mouth and listens...