Withdrawal can be a form of manipulation.
Contrary to the common name, “silent treatment,” this type of withdrawal is actually screaming.
Withdrawal manipulates by loudly threatening attachment and punishing with isolation.
At exhaustion—Overrun with internally explosive and festering emotions—the manipulated will raise the white flag in surrender.
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Journal Prompts:
I withdraw when…
My withdrawal is actually screaming…
I raise the white flag when…
Manipulation, 6
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