I mean, the goal for them pushing them away is to radicalize them against their own interests.
isolation is a tool for abusers. they use it to instill fear and cement rejection. so you will reject your own feelings and thoughts and resort to theirs.
it’s why it’s used by religion, military and psychotherapy wards. it relies on the fact our brains are wired to seek out fulfillment of our existence by belonging to a group…
they just never expect a group of supporters to exist… it’s why they demonize “others” so much. it circumvents control.
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I mean, the goal for them pushing them away is to radicalize them against their own interests.
isolation is a tool for abusers. they use it to instill fear and cement rejection. so you will reject your own feelings and thoughts and resort to theirs.
it’s why it’s used by religion, military and psychotherapy wards. it relies on the fact our brains are wired to seek out fulfillment of our existence by belonging to a group…
they just never expect a group of supporters to exist… it’s why they demonize “others” so much. it circumvents control.