Why It’s Toxic (Even If It Looks Noble)
Conditional Support
The unspoken rule becomes: “As long as you reflect well on me, I’ll support you.”
Any deviation from their narrative — independence, disagreement, or outgrowing them — may lead to withdrawal of support, guilt-tripping, or character assassination.
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This is for the times when someone claims to uplift you, showcase your talents, or "help you reach your potential" — but in doing so, centers themselves, profits socially, and robs you of agency in a deceptive, socially accepted, and morally camouflaged way.
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