“My sister only has one side of the story but she is sure that she knows the whole story because that is how the dysfunctional system works. We don’t question everyone or even consider that there may be another side to the story but instead automatically believe the one who has the most power in the relationship.” Dysfunctional FamilyDysfunctional FamiliesAbusive ParentsDysfunctional RelationshipAbusive ParentPower ImbalanceDrama Triangle Author:Darlene Ouimet
“About the expression "Hurt people, hurt people".. Hurt people are not going to stop HURTING other people until they receive the memo that it is WRONG, (or if there are actual consequences for their behaviour.) Feeling sorry for them and understanding where they 'came from' is not helping to stop the cycle of abuse.” BoundariesEmotional AbuseAbuse SurvivorsAbusive ParentsBoundaries QuotesCycle Of AbuseRevictimizationHurt People Hurt PeopleHurt People Author:Darlene Ouimet