Surviving a High Control Relationship
Those of us who were raised in churches or homes in which we had little or no personal agency, can end up emotionally and socially stunted. We were taught to do things a certain way, and in so doing, we would be rewarded. When we follow the "rules" and life goes sideways, we can be easily derailed.
We must trust our own heart and mind AND have mercy and grace for those who may still be more comfortable living within the conformaties of their high control boxes. We'll break free at our own pace, but we WILL break free.