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.
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.