This chapter delves into the confusing and damaging dynamics of covert incest, examining the suffocation, sexualization, and control issues that can arise in parent-child relationships. It explores the impact on one's sense of self, relationships, and the tendency to seek freedom through addictions. Additionally, it discusses the projection of negative feelings onto partners and resulting commitment problems.
How does emotional enmeshment (aka covert incest) with a parent shape our mental health and relationships? Dr. Ken Adams is here to help us understand.
What We Discuss with Dr. Ken Adams:
- What enmeshment is, and how it entwines family members in an emotionally unhealthy way.
- How enmeshment dictates the course of future relationships.
- The connection between enmeshment and abuse.
- The underlying causes for enmeshment to take hold.
- How to spot enmeshment and begin the process of healing from its repercussions.
- And much more...
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