Category Archives: Empowerment

Things That Seem Like Love But Aren’t

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Some things in life sure do seem like love. And too many come to realize what love really is and isn’t too late in a relationship, when they’ve already invested a lot. The sense of dissapointment, disillusionment, and betrayal that inevitably follows can be a serious soul crusher. 

Manipulation and Gaslighting Early Research

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In Sheep’s Clothing lifted the veil on covert personalities, their manipulation tactics, and gaslighting. Now the task is to create a less character-impaired world.

Beyond Egocentrism to Wholesome Character

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Mature character demands we outgrow our natural egocentrism. But an entitled, egocentric, narcissistic culture holds many of us back.

Codependency Versus Emotional Dependency

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True codependency is widely misunderstood, and often mistaken for emotional dependency, a significant risk factor for abuse and exploitation in relationships.

The Crazy Making Behaviors of Disturbed Characters

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Recognizing manipulation tactics when you encounter them, and responding appropriately is key to both sanity and personal empowerment.

Narcissistic Abuse and the Gaslighting Effect

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Narcissistic abusers bind and trap their victims in many ways. Years of gaslighting leave survivors full of fear and doubt.

Honesty is Crucial to Good Character

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We once widely regarded truth as the “best policy.” That’s partly because we understood that it always outs in the end. But it’s also because the it mattered to us more than it seems to these days.

Wants and Needs Are Not the Same

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Wants and needs are not the same things. And sometimes what we crave, no matter how badly, is the last thing we truly need.