The Devastating Impact of Triangulation and Covert Sexual Abuse in Families

This chapter delves into the detrimental effects of triangulation within families where a child becomes the emotional outlet for a parent due to marital issues, leading to subtle sexual abuse. It discusses how children can be unknowingly manipulated into surrogate partner roles by one parent, causing emotional harm and confusion. The narrative sheds light on the nuanced dynamics of covert sexual abuse and the lasting impacts it can have on individuals' sense of self and relationships.