The term ‘emotional blackmail’ is not commonly known, but if you’ve ever been in a relationship with someone who uses fear, obligation, or guilt to manipulate you into doing what they want, you’ve experienced it.

In this episode, our host is Dr. Janie Lacy, a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist and the creator of Woman Redeemed. Dr. Janie breaks down what emotional blackmail is, what it looks like, and how to break free from it.

Highlights:

• 4 categories of emotional blackmailers
• Understanding emotional manipulation
• Setting boundaries

Links:

• Breaking Free From Emotional Blackmail: Understanding And Dealing With Emotional Manipulation
• Connect with Janie here!

Additional resources:

• Create The Life You Want: How To Be The Hero Of Your Own Story
• Set Boundaries Find Peace: Defining Healthy Boundaries In Relationships
• Emotional Blackmail: When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You - Susan Forward, PhD

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