Intimidation and Coercive Control: How and Why It's Holding You Hostage - Dr. Rhoberta Shaler

<p><strong>You're worn, torn, and put down. You're exhausting in every way. The #narcissist, the #Hijackal, see that as an accomplishment. </strong></p><p><strong>Hijackals are intimidating. They expect you to comply with their wishes, wants, demands, and supposed needs. </strong></p><br><p>#Hijackals threaten you. They want to<strong> instill fear and make you dependent </strong>on them, all the while complaining that you are, right?</p><br><p>It's SO important that you recognize the ways--small and large--that <strong>emotional abusers intimidate you</strong>, or could intimidate you. Sometimes, their negative behavior starts in small ways, and grows to <strong>ultimate control. </strong>Or, at least, that's their plan. This episode will give you the insights to see what's up, and why you may be tolerating it. AND, the first <strong>steps to saying "NO!"</strong> to it in small, internal ways to start.</p><br><p>Hopefully, after listening, you'll begin to see the need to start some internal sifting and sorting in preparation for a big change.</p><br><p>Big hugs!</p><p>Rhoberta</p><br><p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS OF TODAY'S EPISODE:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The six ways intimidation is used to control </strong></li><li><strong>Why you might be suffering from being intimidated</strong></li><li><strong>Three main methods of intimidation</strong></li><li><strong>Why intimidation succeeds </strong></li><li><strong>How #Hijackals use "withholding" to control you</strong></li><li><strong>How #gaslighting plays into intimidation</strong></li><li><strong>Recognizing coercive control for what it is</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Want clarity, insights, strategies, and support from me, Dr. Rhoberta Shaler?&nbsp;We can talk:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://forrelationshiphelp.com/join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Introductory session for new clients, $97</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>CONNECT WITH ME: I invite you to like my pages and follow for further help with recognizing toxic relationships, r