Dysfunctional Family Fear

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Fear is one of the drivers in a dysfunctional family unit. Fear within the family unit and fear in talking about what is really going on to others is another aspect of the rule of silence, denial.
Children who have been brought up with the rule of silence become adults who are not capable of talking about behaviour that is abusive and unhealthy. Living with this silence and not being able to report or admit it has an impact on future relationships. Not having the ability to ask their partner for what they want. When they were children their needs were met by indirect communication or manipulation. Meaning any communication in the future is expressed through indirect suggestion.
Denial is widespread within the dysfunctional family unit. Family