“Isolation” is a fairly covert yet particularly egregious abuse tactic the malignant #narcissist parent(s) will typically commit against their scapegoat child(ren). Isolation serves to quiet the victim from raising suspicions of abuse, restricts the victim from seeking validation or help, allows the abuser to create any narrative they like with the victim unable to dispute it, and may also be intended to cause the victim to remain helpless and dependent on their abuser. Isolation is meant to allow the abuser to engage in their sadistic abuse without interruption. It is the mark of a consciously malignant and sadistic individual who only cares to continue their sadistic abuse as far as they can. Truly evil. #narcissisticAbuse
Some examples include: -Controlling Social Interactions -Interfering with Relationships -Monitoring Communication -Instilling Fear -Creating Dependency -Sending the child away to “reform programs” -Sending the child to rehab when it isn’t called for as an excuse to get rid of them and make the child look like they have a problem -Sending the child to a psyche hospital for “mental problems” when the only problem the child has is abuse trauma
@Ryan_Daigler They try to use language that makes their intrusive inquiries seem benign or well intentioned. But it is anything but that
@Ryan_Daigler My father wouldn't speak to me for long periods of time. He's 87 now and still uses this tactic when he thinks I'm in the wrong. The difference is now I just ignore it.
@Ryan_Daigler This applies to spouses with dementia too, right?