#EmotionalIntelligence #FakePeople #IntuitionIsReal #TraumaInformedBoundaries
Some people are full of charm, smiles, and surface-level sweetness.
But behind the performance? Something feels… off.
Forced.
Fake.
Fragmented.
You can feel the inconsistency — because you’ve lived through lies before, and now your nervous system knows better.
🧠 The Psychology Behind “Seeing Through People”
What you’re picking up on is not just skepticism — it’s emotional attunement.
When you’ve survived gaslighting, manipulation, or emotional abuse, you develop a finely tuned radar for inauthenticity.
It’s not paranoia.
It’s not being “judgmental.”
It’s your body whispering, “This doesn’t match.”
Why?
- Their words say one thing, but their energy says another.
- Their smile doesn’t reach their eyes.
- They ask how you are — but never really listen.
- They copy empathy, but don’t feel it.
Your mirror neurons — the brain cells that help you read emotional cues — pick up on subtle contradictions.
Your body always notices first.
It tightens, shuts down, or sends warning signs long before your mind catches up.
🚨 Fake Isn’t Always Loud — But It’s Always Felt
The most performative people often:
- Tell you how “real” they are (spoiler: real people don’t need to).
- Mirror you to win your trust — but lack depth.
- Use connection as currency, not care.
- Disappear the moment you stop feeding their ego.
🌱 What to Do With That Insight
You don’t need to fight it, fix it, or expose them.
You just need to trust what you feel — and act accordingly.
👣 Step back.
🧍♀️ Create space.
🔒 Protect your peace.
🌬️ No drama. No confrontation. Just distance.
You don’t owe anyone your energy — especially if their presence leaves you feeling drained, confused, or unseen.
💡 Final Thought:
You’re not “too sensitive.”
You’re just done with pretending not to see what’s in front of you.
When someone’s energy doesn’t match their words — believe the energy.
Protect your peace. Your intuition is your superpower.
#RealRecognizesReal #EnergeticBoundaries #SelfProtection #EmotionalSafety #FakePeopleExposed #HealingFromNarcissists #IntuitiveEmpath #NoMoreBS
— Linda C J Turner
Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment
