Was Wendy Adelson Controlled by Her Family—or an Active Player?

Was Wendy Adelson Controlled by Her Family—or an Active
Player?
Here the panel pulls back from testimony
to analyze the broader psychology of Wendy Adelson. Was she a
victim of her domineering family, or did she actively choose to
participate in their schemes? The answer, the hosts argue, may
lie somewhere in between.

They dive into the psychology of narcissistic families, where
unhealthy dynamics are normalized and children are conditioned to
go along with toxic behavior. Wendy may have grown up immersed in
Donna’s manipulations, but as an adult she had agency—and she
chose to stay. She benefitted from the family’s influence and
comfort, even if that meant turning a blind eye to extreme
actions.

The discussion highlights the danger of passivity. While Wendy
was never charged, the evidence suggests she knew more than she
let on. Failing to warn Dan Markel about potential threats wasn’t
just a personal lapse—it may be complicity by omission.

This segment underscores one of the most uncomfortable truths
about the case: complicity doesn’t always look like direct
action. Sometimes, it’s silence, inaction, and the willingness to
stay tethered to a toxic system.

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