{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ac99d250c3456504c56d1b8/5fb36419d968860deaac74a6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Intimidation and Coercive Control: How and Why It's Holding You Hostage  - Dr. Rhoberta Shaler","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ac99d250c3456504c56d1b8/1605590142553-38cad393cfc52f87988eaa310e9c637a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<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><p><br></p><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><p><br></p><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><p><br></p><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><p><br></p><p>Big hugs!</p><p>Rhoberta</p><p><br></p><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><p><br></p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH ME: I invite you to like my pages and follow for further help with recognizing toxic relationships, realizing their impact, realigning your life, and recovering your self-confidence and ability to love and trust again.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>FOLLOW DR. 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Join now.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.forrelationshiphelp.com/community\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Shaler's Emerging Empowe</a><a href=\"http://relationshiphelpcircles.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">red Community.</a>&nbsp;</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>#coercivecontrol #intimidationbynarcissist #intimidationbypredator #intimidationinmyrelationship #fearinrelationships #sayingnotocoercivecontrol #livinginfear #livingwithsecrets #regainingselfconfidence #saynotoabuse</p><p>#savemysanity #saveyoursanity #relationshipadvice #tipsforrelationships #Hijackals #toxicpeople #mentalhealthmatters #MHNRNetwork #RhobertaShaler #narcissists #borderlines #antisocial #difficultpeople #emotionalabuse #verbalabuse #stoptoleratingabuse #toxicrelationships #manipulation #walkingoneggshells #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #abuse #narcissisticabuse #boundaries #personalitydisorder #difficultpeople #antisocialbehavior #lackingempathy #journorequest #prrequest&nbsp;</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Dr. Rhoberta Shaler"}