Abuse Quote by Shannon Thomas
““Toxic people have an incredible ability to triangulate their helpers into abusing survivors. This is done on purpose so the toxic person’s hands stay clean from the abuse. It’s hard to pin responsibility on an abuser when he or she wasn’t even in the same room when the offense took place.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Survivor Advocacy Journal, 2021
Abusers manipulate helpers to avoid blame, keeping themselves clean of guilt.
In simple terms: Toxic people shift blame onto helpers.
Key Takeaway
Beware of indirect abuse tactics.
Themes
abuse
manipulation
responsibility
victim
support
Mood
cautionary
serious
Type
educational
protective
When to use this quote
- Counseling
- legal advocacy
- support groups
Key Concepts
Power dynamics
triangulation
psychological abuse
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify triangulation?
- What safeguards protect survivors?
A Different Perspective
Helpers may be unaware of manipulation.
