Understand patterns of abuse from "summary" of Psychopath Free (Expanded Edition) by Jackson MacKenzie
It's important to recognize patterns of abuse so we can protect ourselves from toxic people. Abusers often follow a predictable cycle: idealize, devalue, discard. During the idealization phase, they put us on a pedestal, showering us with love and attention. This is when we're hooked, believing they're our soulmate. But then comes the devaluation phase, where they slowly start chipping away at our self-esteem. They criticize us, gaslight us, and make us doubt our own reality. The final phase is discard, where they discard us like we're nothing. They move on to their next victim without a second thought. This cycle can repeat over and over again, leaving us feeling broken and confused. By understanding these patterns, we can break free from the cycle of abuse. We can recognize the red flags early on and protect ourselves from falling into the trap of a toxic relationship. Abusers use manipulation tactics to control us and keep us in their grasp. They use gaslighting to make us doubt our own thoughts and feelings. They use love bombing to reel us in and then pull away when they have us hooked. They use projection to blame us for their own shortcomings. By understanding these tactics, we can see through their lies and protect ourselves from their harm. It's important to remember that abuse is not our fault. We didn't cause it, and we can't fix it. Abusers have deep-rooted issues that they need to address themselves. We can't change them, no matter how much we try. The best thing we can do for ourselves is to walk away and focus on our own healing. By recognizing patterns of abuse, we can break free from toxic relationships and reclaim our power. We deserve to be treated with love and respect, not manipulation and control. Trust your instincts and know that you deserve better. You have the strength to break free and create a life filled with love and happiness.
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