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Benita
Aagtekerke, Netherlands
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Detecting a manipulator requires keen observation of their behavior, patterns, and tactics. Here are some key signs:
1. Emotional Manipulation
Guilt-Tripping: They make you feel guilty for things you shouldn’t feel guilty about.
Playing the Victim: They always portray themselves as the victim to gain sympathy and avoid responsibility.
Silent Treatment: They withdraw communication to make you anxious and submissive.
2. Control & Deception
Gaslighting: They distort reality, making you doubt your memory or perception.
Lying & Half-Truths: They twist facts to fit their narrative and avoid accountability.
Triangulation: They bring in third parties to create confusion, jealousy, or insecurity.
3. Passive-Aggressive Behavior
Backhanded Compliments: Insults disguised as compliments.
Procrastination & Sabotage: Deliberately delaying tasks or making "mistakes" to cause problems.
Feigning Ignorance: Pretending not to understand to avoid obligations or responsibilities.
4. Power Plays
Excessive Flattery: They use charm to lower your guard before exploiting you.
Ultimatums & Threats: They create a false sense of urgency to pressure you into compliance.
Withholding Information: Keeping crucial details secret to maintain control over you.
How to Protect Yourself
Trust Your Instincts: If something feels off, it probably is.
Set Clear Boundaries: Be firm about what behavior you will and won’t accept.
Don’t Engage in Their Games: Avoid getting emotionally entangled in their tactics.
Seek Outside Perspectives: Talk to someone you trust to get an objective view.
Detach & Distance Yourself: If they refuse to change, limit your interactions or CUT TIES.
Make sure you protect yourself.
With lots of love and light Benita 🙏✨️🥰
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Healing is not a destination✨️it is a journey, a sacred unfolding of the self. It is the quiet whisper of your soul, reminding you that you are whole even as you heal. Whether you are recovering from physical pain, emotional wounds, or deep-seated traumas, know that each step forward is an act of love toward yourself.
The Many Layers of Healing
True healing goes beyond the physical. While rest and nourishment help the body, the heart and mind also need attention. Emotional wounds require kindness, patience, and the courage to feel deeply. Mental healing may involve seeking wisdom, therapy, or practices that bring clarity and peace. And spiritual healing invites us to reconnect with the divine within, trusting in the unseen forces of love and grace.
Trust Yourself, Seek What You Need
Healing is unique for everyone✨️there is no single path. Some find peace in meditation or prayer, while others heal through movement, creativity, or the support of loved ones. Whatever calls to you, follow it with an open heart. Seek the help you need without guilt or hesitation, for you are worthy of love, care, and renewal.
You Are Magic, You Are Light
Within you is a light that cannot be dimmed. Even in your darkest moments, it flickers, waiting for you to recognize its warmth. Healing is not about becoming someone new; it is about rediscovering the magic that has always been within you.
Be gentle with yourself. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. And always remember: your light shines so brightly, and the world is more beautiful because of it.
With love and healing🥰🙏✨️
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