When a Parent Denies Your Abusive Childhood Experiences

Psychology Today | 22.10.2026 21:07
A recent political ad in Ohio’s 2026 gubernatorial race has sparked controversy after candidate Vivek Ramaswamy released a video featuring the estranged mother of his opponent, Dr. Amy Acton. In the ad, Acton’s mother, Donna Arthur, calls her daughter a liar and disputes her account of her childhood, urging voters not to elect her as governor (Ohio Capital Journal, 2026).