The Emotional Turning Point Between Defense and Manipulation
To name the moment someone stops trying to protect themselves—and starts trying to control you.
Not out of fear.
But out of strategy.
Out of choice.
This page gives you the words to say:
“They knew. And they kept going.”
At first, they seemed scared.
Hurt. Human.
They lashed out—but apologized.
They shut down—but came back.
They tried to stay in control of themselves.