Denial. Oof. It's a biggie. It can wreak some serious havoc on relationships. But, if it is properly understood, it can be addressed. The first thing to know is that denial is not a conscious decision someone makes. Denial is a defense mechanism that protects someone from awareness of something they are terrified to face. It comes in story form and gives someone a narrative about why they are ok. Unfortunately this gets in the way of them actually seeing a problem in their lives and the possible

Crime And Denial