Requiring permission to go anywhere or do anything functions as a non-physical abuse indicator. Controlling behavior can target movements, body, clothing, social interactions, monitoring of whereabouts, and access to writings, journals, or communications. Sabotage can derail goals by introducing obstacles like sweets, missed responsibilities, or emotional crises timed to block progress. Isolation can involve cutting off family and friends, discouraging academic or career pursuits, and inducing guilt for self-care. Lying is also identified as a potential abuse sign.
"Any behavior that tries to change or control you, your movements, your body, how you dress, who you interact with, and how much you interact with them. Any attempt to monitor your movements. (For 'safety' or any other reason), any attempt to read or monitor your writings, journals, or communications with others. If they don't bring you PEACE, they need to go. Life has conflict. But anyone who can't be an adult in conflict needs therapy and to grow up."
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