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The Bully: Is Your (Ex) Spouse Dangerous?

Dr. Banschick talks about how a childhood bully can turn into a dangerous adult. What can you do you if your (ex)spouse is on that path? Read More

How a BULLY can turn a scapegoat VICTIM into a dangerous adult

Here's an expert from history for your review.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUlgVqSeLRk

It fits your Avenger Character Trap. Mutiny on the Bounty. Bligh vs Christian. I believe the extreme stress of Bligh's personality combined with a double-bind of being unable to remove himself from the playing field pushed Christian to psychosis.

When Bligh entreated Christian to be reasonable, Christian would only reply, "I am in hell, I am in hell!"

and the family courts put the

and the family courts put the children into the permanent role of "victim". children have no voice. only the parents are allowed to have a say. mom speaks, dad speaks; the judge draws a line down the middle. the BULLY is seen as one half of the parenting "team". even when he is dangerous to the children.

as time goes on the bully continues his ways and the children learn from them. they learn that cps is useless, the police are powerless; the bully really is in charge.

then we wonder why the cycle continues.

Legal Bullying Is Dangerous

Physical violence by a bully is easier to see than the mental and emotional abuse that often accompanies it. In the process of divorce legal bullying is often the norm when a bully hires a lawyer who uses tactics to stall, win and ruin their spouse.

We need to address bullying in all areas of society.

Watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3UtS6WZpL0&feature=player_embedded

Legal Bullying

Marilyn,
Thank you for your comment and youtube video.
I enjoyed your presentation, and of course - you are correct.
Bullying is complicated and sometimes can come from the person who acts like a victim.
Or, it can come from a person who has the patience or money to make your life miserable in court.

If you are being bullied it is critical to understand what is going on in order to protect your self.

Thanks again.

Mark

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Mark Banschick, M.D., is a psychiatrist and author of The Intelligent Divorce book series.

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