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Technology · 20 min

Emotional Blackmail

By Susan Forward | Donna Frazier

This episode reveals how emotional blackmail operates in our closest relationships, using fear, obligation, and guilt to control our choices, and offers a path to reclaim personal freedom.

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“This episode reveals how emotional blackmail operates in our closest relationships, using fear, obligation, and guilt to control our choices, and offers a path to reclaim personal freedom.”

— Susan Forward | Donna Frazier, Emotional Blackmail

What it is about

Emotional Manipulation, Relationship Dynamics, Personal Boundaries

Who it is for

If you've ever felt trapped by someone's demands, constantly sacrificing your own needs to avoid their anger or disapproval, this can help you understand why.

The author

Susan Forward, a therapist specializing in abusive relationships, brings her direct clinical insight to reveal how manipulation operates and how to respond effectively.

About the author

Susan Forward | Donna Frazier

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