Narcissism Glossary

obedience and secrecy demanded from a leader's seat

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Abuse of standing within an organization or religious hierarchy to restrict personal autonomy โ€” with ostracism or retaliation inside the group as the price of refusal.

The key test: whether refusal draws threats, exclusion, and revenge.

Often seen in situations like these

Leave the group, and the word 'traitor' follows you โ€” so goes the threat.

When this happens, try this

๐Ÿ’ก Tell someone trustworthy outside the group what you've experienced, and keep the important records somewhere separate.

Type explanatory concept ยท Topic Work, school, groups & online ยท Term Abuse of Authority in Groups ยท Also known as Abuse of Authority in Groups

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