An Alienating Parent operates much like a modern-day Trojan horse, a trophy parent stealthily infiltrating and undermining the family unit from within, all while masquerading as a symbol of love and stability.
Echoing the ancient Greeks’ strategy during the Trojan War, wherein they used a wooden horse to gain entry into the city of Troy, the Alienating Parent employs cunning deception to sow discord and destruction. Like the hidden warriors concealed within the wooden horse, the Alienating Parent harbors harmful intentions beneath a veneer of warmth and affection.
Just as the Greeks exploited the Trojan’s trust with their deceptive gift, so too does the Alienating Parent exploit the trust of their family members, particularly the children, by presenting themselves as the epitome of a caring, protective and nurturing figure. Often a heroic one too, a victor – a valiant victim. Yet, behind this facade lies a calculated agenda to manipulate and control, leaving emotional devastation in their wake.
In heeding the timeless wisdom of “beware Greeks bearing gifts,” we adapt this caution to “beware the alienator hiding malevolent intent.” They insidiously corrode the bonds of trust and affection, poisoning the very essence of the family unit through deceit, lies, and covert manipulation.
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