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greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
My mother had that ability. She was sociopathic, sadistic and had no limits to her nasty behavior. Her connections in the police department, within the legal system, and among some very powerful people allowed her to get away with anything. She had a saying, "Fear is the greatest motivator." She was very proud of her ability to control people by being a world class bully. All I could do about it was cry a lot and hate myself for being utterly powerless. Sometimes her memory can still do that.