Manipulation is a defense mechanism for some because their needs weren’t met growing up or they grew up having manipulation modeled for them by their family or they’ve gone through a lot of trauma & tend to go into PTSD responses. Listen fam, whatever the case may be - manipulation ISN’T the way to go. There are better ways to cope. Talk to someone you trust. Get counseled. Go through EMDR. Life is short y’all. Don’t waste it by gaslighting, blaming & disrespecting others; You weren’t created for that. It’s TIME to become AWARE of the issue & ADDRESS it so you may heal & grow. If you’re on the other side - know that you have a RIGHT to set BOUNDARIES & STICK to them. I love you. I’m praying for you. Timestamp: #060 12:00 #thebasement #timross #lifeadvice #boundaries #religioustrauma #trauma #theology #manipluation #freedom #therapy #podcastlife #podcastclip #motivationalclip