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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Tread lightly here, because once you start seeing these patterns you will want to start standing up and defending yourself and your kid. That risks escalating the abuse because your DH will interpret this as a personal attack. Seek your own therapy first to help you process the emotions this discovery is uncovering and offer some tips for changing your communication based on this new awareness. [/quote] OP here: I was shocked when the videos I watched on DARVO said to not confront and couples counseling wouldn't work. Seems bleak.[/quote] If he can recognize that he needs to change, there is hope.Unfortunately, this emotional abusive behavior is part of his (maladaptive) coping skills. His sense of control comes from silencing anyone who butts up against his "reality." I don't think he is evil, I think he has deep issues. The family doesn't have to go along with it, but you can't challenge him. He very well could escalate.[/quote]
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