What to Do

Covert incest can persist all the way into adulthood. As long as one remains in such a
relationship, it is impossible to form healthy relationships with others. Unless the close
bond with the invasive parent is altered, the parent will continue to interfere in the life of
the child, causing problems to arise in relationships.

If the invasive parent refuses to change the nature of the relationship, there may be no
other recourse than separation. This separation can be temporary or permanent. What is
important is for the child to set firm boundaries which the parent cannot cross. Depending
on the severity of the situation, it may even be necessary to permanently separate from
the invasive parent.