This is Wikipedia's definition of Triangulation [Internet Archive link]1: The term triangulation is most commonly used to express a situation in which one family member will not communicate directly with another family member, but will communicate with a third family member, which can lead to the third family member becoming part of the triangle. The concept… Continue reading Triangulation: A Method Used by Abusers
Tag: parenting
When the kids blame the victim too
When the victim's children blame the victim for breaking up the family, it's doubly painful. And really tricky to navigate because the survivor has to try to speak the truth without unduly denigrating the abuser, and remain a good parent who loves, nurtures, educates and appropriately disciplines the kids — all things that the abuser… Continue reading When the kids blame the victim too
