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Wow, so much to take in here about the intense complexity of family dynamics. I think all of my acquaintance with the concept of triangulation has been with its dysfunctional aspect; interesting to consider that it can also function in benign or even helpful ways. On a different note, I was dismayed, reading this, to realize that your kid was not treated as off-limits by members of your family who were in conflict with you. I’m so sorry that that happened.

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