Patterna articles
Read the definitions, evidence principles, and proofs behind Patterna’s analysis of abusive communication.
The DARVO family
How self-protective maneuvers distort represented agency, contribution, and responsibility. Introduces the shared family and distinguishes the complete DARVO response from PAST and FATE.
PAST · Available choice
“I will not” becomes “We cannot,” attributed to “Because you did not.” A formal account of false present closure, backward blame, and the suppression of an available remedy.
FATE · Causal contribution
“I helped bring this about” becomes “This happened because of you, and its occurrence proves I was right.” A formal account of manufactured vindication and distorted causal contribution.
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