andrew hussie *is* in a position of legal power here, and using that position in this way is 100% abusive, gio presenting DARVO in this way was not attempting to convey it as physical spousal abuse: (according to wikipedia:)"DARVO has been studied and documented in specific contexts beyond those of interpersonal violence. DARVO has been labeled in some cases of medical malpractice, where victim blaming is already common since doctors and hospitals generally refuse to admit their mistakes due to legal risk. DARVO has also been cited as common in workplace bullying and toxic workplace culture. In the case of academia, when professors try to report bullying, DARVO tactics often compel them to stop speaking up, adding to their trauma and contributing to a culture of silence."