In this video, we're going to unveil the dark reality of emotional and covert incest. This is a topic that is taboo, but it needs to be talked about. As a society, we need to start addressing this issue head on. There are people out there who are suffering due to the secrecy and emotional manipulation that is perpetuated in relationships with an incestuous nature. In this video, I'm going to share my story and the story of some of the victims of emotional and covert incest. Let's start the conversation about emotional and covert incest and help victims of this situation find the courage they need to come forward and seek help.

1. Emotional And Covert Incest: How Do We Treat Them?
Are you curious about the impact of emotional incest and covert
incest on a child's emotional and psychological well-being? Have
you ever heard of these terms and wondered what they mean? In
this video, we will dive deep into emotional incest and covert
incest, exploring the signs and e
ff
ects of these types of abuse.
Stick around to learn more about this often overlooked and
damaging form of emotional abuse.
Hey, welcome back to our channel where we talk about di
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topics related to mental health and relationships. Today, we are
going to talk about something that not many people know about
but can have a profound impact on someone's life. We are going
to talk about emotional incest and covert incest.
Emotional incest, also known as covert incest, is a type of
emotional abuse where a parent or caregiver relies on their child
for emotional support and validation, typically beyond what is
considered age-appropriate. It can also involve enmeshment,
where the boundaries between the parent and child are blurred,
and the child's needs and desires are subsumed by the parent's.
The following are 5 common signs of emotional incest:
1. The parent frequently con
fi
des in the child about their own
personal problems, including intimate details about their
romantic relationships,
fi
nancial issues, and other adult
issues that are not appropriate for a child to hear.
This behavior can be confusing and overwhelming for a child,
who may not have the emotional capacity to handle these adult
issues. Children may also feel burdened with adult
responsibilities, such as feeling like they need to solve their

2. parent's problems or provide comfort and support beyond their
age and ability.
2. The child is expected to provide emotional support and
validation to the parent, rather than the other way around.
Parents who engage in emotional incest may rely heavily on their
child to meet their emotional needs, instead of seeking support
from other adults or professionals. Children may feel pressure to
provide this emotional support, which can create a dynamic
where the child's emotional needs are neglected, and the
parent's needs take precedence.
3. The parent may treat the child as a surrogate partner, relying
on them for companionship, emotional intimacy, and
physical touch that should be reserved for adults.
This behavior blurs the boundaries between the parent and child,
making it di
ffi
cult for the child to establish their own identity and
independence. Children who experience this type of behavior
may struggle with developing appropriate relationships outside of
the family, as they may have di
ffi
culty distinguishing between
appropriate and inappropriate levels of emotional intimacy.
4. The parent may show jealousy or resentment when the child
forms close relationships with others outside the family,
including romantic partners.
Parents who engage in emotional incest may feel threatened
when their child forms close relationships with others, fearing
that they will lose the emotional support they have been receiving
from their child. This behavior can lead to feelings of guilt and
isolation for the child, who may feel torn between their loyalty to
their parent and their desire to form healthy relationships with
others.

3. 5. The child may feel responsible for the parent's emotions and
well-being, feeling guilty or ashamed if they are unable to
provide the support the parent expects.
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Children who experience emotional incest may feel like it's their
responsibility to keep their parent happy and emotionally stable.
They may feel guilty or ashamed if they are unable to provide the
emotional support their parent expects, even if it's beyond their
capability. This can create a sense of obligation and anxiety in
the child, who may feel like they are failing their parent if they are
unable to meet their emotional needs.
Treatment:
Treating emotional incest and covert incest involves addressing
the underlying issues that contribute to the behavior. It typically
involves a combination of individual therapy for the person who
engages in the behavior, as well as family therapy to address the
unhealthy dynamic that exists between the parent and child.
Individual therapy can help the person who engages in the
behavior understand the impact of their actions on their child,
and identify and address any underlying psychological issues
that contribute to the behavior. Family therapy can help the
parent and child establish healthy boundaries, improve
communication, and develop more appropriate ways of relating
to each other.
It's important to note that the person who engages in emotional
incest or covert incest may not always be aware of their behavior
or its impact on their child. In some cases, they may have

4. experienced similar patterns of behavior in their own childhood,
and may bene
fi
t from therapy to help them heal from their own
past trauma.
It's also important to recognize that healing from emotional incest
or covert incest can be a long and challenging process, and may
require ongoing therapy and support. But with the right help and
resources, it is possible to break the cycle of unhealthy behavior
and establish healthier relationships within the family.
In addition to therapy, there are some steps that parents can take
to prevent emotional incest and covert incest from occurring in
their families. These steps include:
1. Establishing clear boundaries: Parents can help prevent
emotional incest by setting clear boundaries with their
children, such as avoiding discussing adult issues or
con
fi
ding in their children about their personal problems.
Parents should also respect their children's boundaries and
avoid relying on them for emotional support that should be
provided by other adults.
2. Encouraging independence: Parents can promote healthy
development by encouraging their children's independence
and allowing them to make their own decisions, even if
those decisions are di
ff
erent from what the parent would
choose. This can help children develop their own identity
and establish healthy relationships outside of the family.
3. Seeking support from other adults: Parents who are
struggling with their own emotional issues should seek
support from other adults, such as friends, family members,
or mental health professionals. This can help prevent them
from relying on their children for emotional support that they
are not equipped to provide.

5. 4. Modeling healthy relationships: Parents can model healthy
relationships by treating their children with respect and
kindness, and by establishing healthy boundaries with their
own partners or other adults in their lives. This can help
children learn what healthy relationships look like and
establish healthy relationship patterns in their own lives.
In conclusion, it's important to remember that emotional incest is
a form of abuse, and it is never the child's fault. If you or
someone you know is experiencing emotional incest or covert
incest, it's essential to seek help from a mental health
professional who can help you process and heal from the trauma.
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