Coparenting in Captivity comic #41: The Energy Vampire Day Spa. (mom’s point of view)

#41

The Energy Vampire Day Spa. 🧛

Drips available: 💉 False Allegations 💉 Boundary Dump 💉 Negative Attention 💉 Boundary Crossing 💉 DARVO

Relax. Recharge. Drain the room.

High-conflict coparenting sometimes involves someone who is genuinely energized by the chaos they create. The conflict isn't a side effect — it's the point. Drama is a fuel source.

DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender) is a documented pattern. Knowing it doesn't make it less exhausting. But it does make it less personal. 💙

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