Narcissism Glossary
forbidden from speaking of family matters outside
🤐 An unwritten law that enforces silence — in the name of appearances — about the family's real problems, its abuse, its hidden control, keeping them from counselors, courts, anyone outside.
When telling anyone is forbidden, the channels to help shrink away.
When telling anyone is forbidden, the channels to help shrink away.
Often seen in situations like these
Telling a counselor about the abuse would be, they say, a betrayal of the family.
When this happens, try this
💡 What you experienced can be told to someone trustworthy — no family permission required. If discovery of your telling could bring danger, choose the safe method and the safe person first.