Tag: DARVO explained
Cobra Kai Controversy: A Real-Life DARVO in Action
On June 25, 2025, bodycam footage revealed Cobra Kai’s Alicia Hannah-Kim confronting Martin Kove over his “playful biting,” which she termed assault. Kove’s dismissal of the behavior and subsequent apology initiated discussions on the DARVO pattern—Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender—illustrating how public figures manipulate narratives and perceptions in controversies. Read more
DARVO-“ING”: When ING Means Ignore, Negate, and Gaslight
The content explores the manipulative tactics of ING: Ignore, Negate, and Gaslight, which subtly erode reality rather than overtly attacking. These actions lead individuals to doubt their feelings and memories. The piece emphasizes recognizing these tactics, documenting experiences, and asserting one’s reality as key strategies for dealing with this manipulation. Read more