02/08/2026
This is what real parenting is about.
It sometimes seems like the children of abusers like the abuser more. Often that isn't the case. Often, they know if they don't favor the abuser, they will get harmed or shut out completely. Eventually, possibly as adults, they will begin to stand up to the abuser. This is heartbreaking for the safe parent. https://carolineabbott.com/2019/03/rebuilding-your-childrens-trust/