How to stay sane when someone is using a denial process.
A quick recap: The person using denial will create an altered reality. It will be an interlocking web of denial statements and narratives. They will import reasonable arguments to support their unreason. They will use deception. They will re-frame using kindly terms for cruel words or actions. And they will tell you again and again how nice and reasonable they are being... My advice - to myself - go re-read Marshall Rosenburg's book: Non-Violent Communication and remember, judgments of others point to one's own un-met needs. So, take into account what is going on inside you. But don't do this to dismiss your intuition, gut feelings or fear. Problem. So, imagine that you are in a situation that isn't OK. Antidote . Make notes. Make recordings. The purpose of notes and recordings is to raise your awareness. Incidentally, what is it that they want you to rubber stamp for them? When you are clear in your own mind about what you need to change...