Translations:Hoog-contextuelen als helpers/12/en

The book Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist (Margalis Fjelstad) describes this mechanism:

  • The high-contextual partner becomes a permanent caregiver (caretaker) who continually fills the emotional and contextual gaps of the other.
  • As a result, the helper loses his/her own boundaries, identity, and energy.
  • A vicious circle of victim–aggressor–rescuer (the drama triangle) develops.
  • The relationship becomes unstable, emotionally exhausting, and toxic.