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Relationship Toxicity: Gaslighting, Emotional Blackmail etc.
- Secret of Bliss
- Jan 11
- 2 min read
Emotional/Mental Abuse—including gaslighting, emotional blackmail, and other manipulative tactics—can diminish an individual's sense of self, making it challenging for them to connect with their true needs and spiritual core. On the other hand, having a victim mentality also reinforces feelings of helplessness and dependency, further distorting one's self-perception and hindering personal growth.
People find themselves in situations of emotional/mental abuse, manipulation, or threat for various reasons, which includes unresolved trauma and low self esteem. Conversely, some may inadvertently exhibit these behaviors, which stem from learned patterns in their upbringing/the past or a tendency to use manipulation as a defense mechanism when feeling vulnerable.
Spiritual Response Therapy (SRT) can clear the root causes of energetic attraction to unhealthy patterns. It empowers individuals to identify, confront, and release emotional blockages while fostering a deeper understanding of their relational dynamics.
This process enables a shift from being/feeling like a victim to embracing agency, ultimately breaking the cycle of emotional/mental abuse and paving the way for healthier, more authentic connections.
These questions can serve as guidance for self-reflection or clearing:
To what extent do I feel responsible for others' emotions or happiness?
To what extent do I feel that others are responsible for my emotions and happiness?
What are the top 3 recurring energies or patterns I experience in my relationship with ___?
In what ways do I try to prove my reality to others?
What beliefs do I hold about myself when I'm subjected to emotional blackmail?
What energy do I embody when I feel overwhelmed — e.g. do I resort to manipulation or guilt to get what I want; and how does that energy affect my relationships and sense of self?
SRT Professional Training class recording: 2025 (#3) Attracting and Expressing Relationship Toxicity: Gaslighting, Emotional Blackmail, Victim Mentality, Emotional/Mental Abuse