For relationships shaped by control, image management, blame reversal, and reality distortion. This is not diagnosis or clinical care. It is pattern clarity and safety planning.
How support works
Map the cycle so you can predict escalation windows and resets.
Identify leverage points: time, money, access, and narrative control.
Build boundary scripts and documentation to protect your reality.
What you can do now
Keep a facts only log with dates, quotes, and outcomes.
Use short, specific asks instead of long debates.
Protect resources and reduce exposure while you plan.
Stability checklist
Pick one safe person to reality check with regularly.
Prepare scripts for exit, refusal, and pause before conflict.
Separate intent from impact. Track outcomes, not promises.
If you feel unsafe, prioritize immediate safety and professional support in your area. Pattern clarity is step one, safety comes first.