Manipulators, abusers, and narcissists all use tactics of fear, obligation, and guilt. Fear causes you to give in to avoid the threat. Obligation causes you to give in because you are supposed to. And guilt makes you give in because you feel you're wrong if you don't.
These make up the acronym "FOG" because they cause confusion, making it difficult to see what is being done to you. They also make you feel invalidated, which in turn makes you question yourself. The three of these are impossible to fight against when you are confused and invalidated.
When dealing with FOG--fear, obligation, and guilt--triggered by manipulators, abusers, and narcissists, you need a strategy. Watch this video to equip yourself with one that will help you stand up to their tactics.
Karla Downing's passion is to see individuals, marriages, and families set free from dysfunction, scriptural misunderstanding, and emotional pain personally and relationally. Her Christian relationship advice includes messages, books, and classes that provide practical solutions grounded in biblical truths, bringing balance and clarity to life and relationship issues. She also desires to equip ministry leaders and counselors to reach out more effectively to those struggling with difficult relationships, including abuse.
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