Sometimes emotional and psychological abuse can leave painful wound that feel far worse than physical. Dr. Erin Leonard, PhD, takes the reader on an in depth look into the world of “Projective Identification”. Aiming to give a voice to the victims who suffer silently with the confine of this relationship dynamic, she explores a world of hurt, confusion and chaos. Many people have no idea they are in a relationship that is ruled by hate, they just know something is wrong and many times wonder, “Is this my fault?” Projective Identification, a form of abuse that often gets swept under the rug, because until now, it has not been widely understood. You will learn the roles each person play within projective identification. You will be introduced to the “projector:, who actively seeks a person to infuse with their own intolerable characteristics, and the “recipient”, whose good nature and desperation to be loved, leads them to the welcomed embodiment of their partner’s negative trains. What comes next is a path of envy, turmoil and eventual destruction. The only way to win against this entangling battle is to truly understand what you are going up against, and to fight with wisdom
