Very insightful article Open thank-you.

I've just had a very interesting relationship dynamic come about via a project a work. There were intuitions at the beginning but you can't quite put your finger on what it means at that stage! The energy coming through the  main individual was controlling, invasive, undermining, but also, perversely and gobsmackingly twisted. Twisted like I've never known. I was often left in a state of bewilderment as to what was transpiring. I'm in a continual process of analysis with others, and things usually 'make sense', but I started to experience confused states. Having an enthusiastic disposition, I may have revealed some degree of emotional investment in ideas, they were then leveraged to cause distress via emotional blackmail. I did a little 'bait and switch' manoeuvring myself as I terminated the relationship, revealing the true nature of my being, a sovereign! The lack of intelligence is most noteworthy, as I was needed more than they, I was essential, anyone with half a brain cell would've made it work for their own sake. But the self destruct, blame it on others programme was firmly in place. Relationships are astounding at times. I wouldn't have any if I didn't have to at times. Honestly 🤪