Published June 23, 2025 | Version v1
Working paper Open

Witness Fracture: A Forensic Linguistic Framework for Detecting Narcissistic Manipulation in High-Conflict Divorce

  • 1. The Fold Within

Description

This release version (v6) of Witness Fracture presents a forensic linguistic framework designed to detect narcissistic manipulation in high-conflict divorce scenarios. It introduces the Witness Dyad Model, explores DARVO and gaslighting tactics, and provides applied linguistic signature analysis.

As part of the Neutralizing Narcissism research canon, this work merges symbolic witnessing with operational psychological insight, intended for use by private investigators, legal professionals, and survivor communities. This edition includes a consecrated sigil and final field-traced analysis across multiple archetypes of abuse.

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