The Con-Man & The Child (Storyteller Techniques Pt. 2)

[@Rotting12]

I was groomed for about 2 years starting a bit after I turned 17. Your videos have helped a lot. Thank you :)

[@Helena.E.M]

I've never heard it described this way but what you're saying makes so much sense. My Dad was the perpetual child, who swung between 'helplessness' and rageful tantrums. My mother was the epitome of enabling rescuer. Growing up with this modelling, I adopted it for myself. The first time I was groomed, the man used the helpless child act, and pleaded for my emotional support. I went for it straight away. It's what I'd been trained to do, and 15 year old me didn't question why a 30 year old man was seeking 'support' from a child. Letting go of the compulsion to caretake men who adopt the helpless child strategy has been a big part of moving away from abusive relationships to healthy ones. It wasn't a quick process but I'm glad to say I've come a long way. I think you're bang on the money with this analysis. Thanks for another fantastic video ❤

[@L.O-p5r]

My dad did that with me at 9 years old...even putting me in the spouse role.

[@kristinmeyer489]

2:48 The warped feeling you once got from places called "fun houses," where there were halls of bent mirrors to warp what you looked like. In the modern context, they are not-so fun, similarly, imo to media which is not-so social, or civic-minded.

[@visionfrontier]

Hello. Very thankful for your videos. One person that groomed me called me late at night before I was about to go to sleep. He would essentially confide in me about things at that time, when I was tired. How I feel is that this relates to the idea of the child, that you are getting interruptions at times when you are more vulnerable, like a child in the night. Hard to explain, perhaps.

[@ehrensjournal]

I understand what you mean, and also whether intentional or not, also broke down your habit of prioritizing your basic needs and prioritizing yourself - by staying awake for them when you needed to sleep

[@Sea-z8w]

This! Exactly what you described! The child - it's something I've been talking about (just talking with myself) and never heard anyone else discuss 'til now. Wondering if you've heard about it or seen it written about because I'm interested in finding additional resources. I've met many men and women both who have done this. The more psychopathic they are imo, the more they bring in this "child" mask to compensate. Thank you for your work!!

[@ehrensjournal]

I haven't so far. People will usually touch on how manipulative people are shape-shifters or discuss the general concept of how they use tactics to control and manipulate, but I haven't come across someone calling the tactic a "child" specifically, just referencing how they attempt to get sympathy from us - just in general. If you find any other resources discussing this phenomenon, let me know

[@Sea-z8w]

@@ehrensjournal What a crucial missing piece that you brought out into the light here. Brilliant concepts in your videos. Also, they really helped me identify an online trafficker at a time of serious confusion. Thanks for writing back and yes I'll let you know. Thank you for all your help Ehren.

[@veronikaljungberg7149]

I love your content, so informative! Very helpful ❤

[@alrinaleroux9229]

Thank you for the video, it's interesting and insightful. It makes a difference. Wishing you all the best, Ehren.