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4. Like victims of domestic violence and abuse
Mon Nov 3, 2025, 12:52 PM
Nov 3

He threatens to punish. He withholds necessary help, then partially restores it as if he is being benevolent. Makes no apologies for his actions. Blames the victim instead. Threatens more of the same if compliance to his demands is not immediate.

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