The Psychologically Abused Parent: Family Dynamics, Somatic Responses, and Clinical Care
1. Introduction Psychological abuse directed at a parent typically involves chronic emotional manipulation, verbal aggression, and financial extortion perpetrated by an adult or adolescent child. This devastating familial dynamic induces severe chronic stress in the parent, leading to profound systemic inflammation, severe anxiety disorders, and cardiovascular deterioration. While child abuse and intimate partner violence are … Read more