Understanding manipulation tactics is key to helping survivors stay empowered and safe.
Dear Colleague,
Two concepts every survivor — and provider — needs to understand are gray rocking and bread crumbing.
- Gray rocking is a boundary-setting technique where a survivor becomes as uninteresting and emotionally unresponsive as possible to the manipulative partner, minimizing engagement.
- Bread crumbing happens when an abuser offers occasional small gestures of affection or promises of change, keeping the survivor hooked without true accountability.
- Teaching these tools empowers survivors to recognize manipulation early and stay focused on their emotional safety and healing journey.
When survivors know what to expect, they can protect their energy, set stronger boundaries, and move forward more confidently.
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With appreciation for all you do,
Catrina LPCS
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