Silently Seduced
Silently Seduced
Kenneth M. Adams PhD
Neil Strauss
Specifically for those who’ve experienced enmeshment. - Neil Strauss
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Silently Seduced

Silently Seduced: When Parents Make Their Children Partners : Understanding Covert Incest

Kenneth M. Adams PhD
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Kenneth M. Adams PhD
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In the groundbreaking book "Silently Seduced," Dr. Kenneth M. Adams delves into the shadowy realm of covert incest, shedding light on a form of emotional abuse that often goes unrecognized. Through compelling case studies and insightful analysis, Adams explores the complex dynamics between parents and children where boundaries are blurred, love is conditional, and the child's autonomy is stifed. With expert precision, he illustrates how these enmeshed relationships, devoid of physical abuse but deeply violating, create a false sense of privilege while simultaneously inflicting profound psychological wounds. "Silently Seduced" offers a beacon of hope and a path to healing for those who have lived through the confusion and pain of covert incest. Adams provides readers with the tools to recognize these toxic patterns, understand their far-reaching impact on relationships and self-worth, and embark on a journey towards recovery and self-discovery. This book is not only a guide for survivors but also a crucial resource for therapists, helping professionals, and anyone seeking to comprehend the subtle abuses that can fracture the human soul. Through its compassionate and informed approach, "Silently Seduced" empowers readers to reclaim their lives and find freedom beyond the silent suffering.

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Released
1991
1 Apr
Length
116
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Specifically for those who’ve experienced enmeshment. - Neil Strauss
An important difference between overt and covert incest is that, while the overt victim feels abused, the covert victim feels idealized and privileged. Yet underneath the thin mask of feeling special and privileged rests the same trauma of the overt victim: rage, anger, shame and guilt. The sense of exploitation resulting from being a parent's surrogate partner or spouse is buried behind a wall of illusion and denial. The adult covert incest victim remains stuck in a pattern of living aimed at keeping the special relationship going with the opposite-sex parent. It is a pattern of always trying to please Mommy and Daddy. In this way the adult continues to be idealized. A privileged and special position is maintained; the pain and suffering of a lost childhood denied. Separation never occurs and feelings of being trapped in the psychological marriage deepen. This interferes with the victim's capacity for healthy intimacy and sexuality.
— Kenneth M. Adams PhD, Silently Seduced

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