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Controlling behavior is based on false entitlement, fear, and lots of energy hiding to the world what you really are.
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Thank you these are about the best words of wisdom I think I have run across regaurding this behavior.

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If a controller (as I was) reaps their sowing they are not a victim. Not to say they need to protect themselves from overzealousness but do not deserve or need sympathy. little legal advice manybe, and letting them know somehow they need to change.
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Though I myself do not like having to endure being or trying to be controlled by others I do have empathy for the people who suffer from the need to control others. It can not be easy to be so unsure of yourself.

I am glad to see you state former meaning you now have control of yourself