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Single Parents, Beware Of Covert Incest, A.k.a. Emotional Incest by Ilekokonit: 10:06pm On Jul 24, 2021 |
Single Parents beware of Covert incest, a.k.a. Emotional incest Covert incest, also known as emotional incest, is a type of abuse in which a parent looks to their child for the emotional support that would be normally provided by another adult. The effects of covert incest on children when they become adults are thought to mimic actual incest, although to a lesser degree. This term describes interactions between a parent and child that are exclusive of sexual abuse. Covert incest was defined in the 1980s as an emotionally abusive relationship between a parental figure and child that does not involve incest or sexual intercourse, though it involves similar interpersonal dynamics as a relationship between sexual partners. Covert incest or emotional incest is described as occurring when a parent is unable or unwilling to maintain a relationship with another adult and forces the emotional role of a spouse onto their child instead. The child's needs are ignored and instead the relationship exists solely to meet the needs of the parent and the adult may not be aware of the problems created by their actions. The effects of covert incest are thought to mimic actual incest though to a lesser degree, and Kenneth Adams, who originated the concept, describes the victims as having anger or guilt towards parents and problems with self-esteem, addiction and sexual and emotional intimacy. Jungian analyst and author Marion Woodman describes covert incest as "unboundaried bonding" in which the parent or parents use the child as a mirror to support their needs, rather than mirroring the child in support of the child's emotional development. Alcoholism and other substance addictions are also associated with the occurrence of covert incest. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Covert_incest 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Single Parents, Beware Of Covert Incest, A.k.a. Emotional Incest by Regex: 2:17am On Jul 25, 2021 |
Ilekokonit: Brotherly, I will send you a pm so I can get your contact and advice on something really important. I was locked up yesterday, it was God in his infinite mercy that made me come out through the evidences on my phone. 1 Like |
Re: Single Parents, Beware Of Covert Incest, A.k.a. Emotional Incest by Ilekokonit: 11:42pm On Sep 11, 2021 |
Regex: So sorry just saw your message as I hadn't logged in for months and I've lost the email details / access of the email address I used to open my account many years ago. Hope you managed to sort out the police issue. |
Re: Single Parents, Beware Of Covert Incest, A.k.a. Emotional Incest by Regex: 8:54am On Sep 12, 2021 |
Ilekokonit: How do I reach out to you? Yeah... I was later arrested but God's grace was sufficient. I am out and was NFfA'd |
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