DARVO

Practice mode

Respond to DARVO

Step 1 of 11 · take your time

Take a breath

30s / 30s

Set the frame — the mindset

DARVO is a shell game. Every time you defend yourself against the reversal, you have already lost the original conversation. Emotional intelligence here means refusing to switch topics — no matter how much emotional pressure they generate.

Breathe. Read it twice. When you're ready, continue.