Signs to spot and help you confirm you are being mind-controlled or manipulated in harmful ways by other people

In the first blog in this series on gaslighting, mind-control and bullying, I shared how, even with years of experience working as a 'stop bullying' coach, I almost succumbed to the mind-control tactics of an organization purporting to offer one of the greatest self-development training courses in the world. It was a major life lesson, and not a pleasant one at that.

Below I share some of the common behaviours and tactics which people use to try and control, or even harm, others, as well as tell-tale signs to help recognize if you are on the receiving end of unfair treatment, because recognizing it is happening is the first, and often most difficult, crucial step to stopping people from treating you badly.

So, let me ask you some questions:

Do any of these sound familiar, in relation to any people in your life (partner, boss, family member, friend...)?:

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