Articles related to "Domestic Trouble"
Control: Hindsight is 20/20
So many times we think we are the only ones who are going through this control thing. Here is a letter written by a friend of mine that I think you will find very familiar, in that it illustrates that ALL abuse victims live much the same lives.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
So many times we think we are the only ones who are going through this control thing. Here is a letter written by a friend of mine that I think you will find very familiar, in that it illustrates that ALL abuse victims live much the same lives.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
He says he'll take my kids!
I hear this every day: "I told him I'm leaving and he says he can take my kids." It's very difficult for him to take your kids, and this article addresses that.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
I hear this every day: "I told him I'm leaving and he says he can take my kids." It's very difficult for him to take your kids, and this article addresses that.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
Just Say No
Do you feel like your mate is constantly criticizing your every action, no matter how carefully you cleaned the house or how perfectly that roast came out? And do you find yourself jumping to the rescue for every catastrophe, big or small? It's called caretaking, and it could drive you nuts!
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
Do you feel like your mate is constantly criticizing your every action, no matter how carefully you cleaned the house or how perfectly that roast came out? And do you find yourself jumping to the rescue for every catastrophe, big or small? It's called caretaking, and it could drive you nuts!
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
Specific Abuser Tactics: Accusing
When he comes right out of the blue with "you must be having an affair with so-and-so," do you feel like you've walked into a trap? One of those damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don't things. This article will give you something to say instead of NOT ME!
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
When he comes right out of the blue with "you must be having an affair with so-and-so," do you feel like you've walked into a trap? One of those damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don't things. This article will give you something to say instead of NOT ME!
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
Specific Abuser Tactics: Discounting and Trivializing
How many times have you heard "You need to lighten up!" or "You take everything so SERIOUSLY!"? And all you want is for him to understand the fact that he has hurt your feelings or made you feel bad. Read this article for some insight.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
How many times have you heard "You need to lighten up!" or "You take everything so SERIOUSLY!"? And all you want is for him to understand the fact that he has hurt your feelings or made you feel bad. Read this article for some insight.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
Specific Abuser Tactics: Diverting
How many times have you asked a seemingly innocent question and only wanted a simple yes or no answer...only to find yourself explaining why you need to know, or denying that you are accusing him of something... if you have been in that situation, this article will give you some much-needed information.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
How many times have you asked a seemingly innocent question and only wanted a simple yes or no answer...only to find yourself explaining why you need to know, or denying that you are accusing him of something... if you have been in that situation, this article will give you some much-needed information.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
Specific Abuser Tactics: Witholding and Teasing
How many times have you been treated to the "silent treatment?" This article discusses that and teasing, and tells you ways to respond to these two classic abuser tactics.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
How many times have you been treated to the "silent treatment?" This article discusses that and teasing, and tells you ways to respond to these two classic abuser tactics.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
The Book that Set Me Freeeee!!!
If you don't read any other book to try to help you figure out what's going on in your life, <b>READ THIS ONE</b>! After I read it, I swore that she had been looking in my windows to write it, it was so close to my life. This book will open your eyes and give you hope that there is a better way.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
If you don't read any other book to try to help you figure out what's going on in your life, <b>READ THIS ONE</b>! After I read it, I swore that she had been looking in my windows to write it, it was so close to my life. This book will open your eyes and give you hope that there is a better way.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
The Truth about Threats
Does your abuser threaten you? Does he tell you he's going to leave if you don't "behave," or take away the telephone or tear up your car? There are many forms of threats, and this article talks about some of those. I also give you some thoughts about how to take away the power of those threats. Read on...
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
Does your abuser threaten you? Does he tell you he's going to leave if you don't "behave," or take away the telephone or tear up your car? There are many forms of threats, and this article talks about some of those. I also give you some thoughts about how to take away the power of those threats. Read on...
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
To the families and friends of abuse victims
I know it is frustrating to have to watch our loved ones be abused daily. However, until she is ready to take action, there is very little you can do, as a bystander. There are a few things you CAN do, and this article will attempt to give you some ideas.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
I know it is frustrating to have to watch our loved ones be abused daily. However, until she is ready to take action, there is very little you can do, as a bystander. There are a few things you CAN do, and this article will attempt to give you some ideas.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
Various Faces of Abuse
Abusers live to control, and control is abuse. It's how they keep you "under their thumb." This article lists some basic types of abuse; there are many definitions, but I have chosen four of the top "favorites" that most people may experience: emotional abuse, financial abuse, isolation, and sexual abuse. I also touch briefly on physical abuse.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
Abusers live to control, and control is abuse. It's how they keep you "under their thumb." This article lists some basic types of abuse; there are many definitions, but I have chosen four of the top "favorites" that most people may experience: emotional abuse, financial abuse, isolation, and sexual abuse. I also touch briefly on physical abuse.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
Why Don't You Just Leave?
Don't you just cringe when someone asks you that? All I can say is that there are several reasons why we can't "just leave." In this article I discuss some of them, and I invite you to send me your own reasons, to be included in a later article.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
Don't you just cringe when someone asks you that? All I can say is that there are several reasons why we can't "just leave." In this article I discuss some of them, and I invite you to send me your own reasons, to be included in a later article.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
Your pain is still Real
In this hour of national crisis, don't let anyone tell you that YOUR problems are any less important.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
In this hour of national crisis, don't let anyone tell you that YOUR problems are any less important.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • survival • support
Are You Being Physically, Verbally or Emotionally Abused? Take the Abuse Quiz
Are there things that happen day after day that make you wonder if abuse is present in your life? If so, take this abuse quiz.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • abusive behaviors • domestic trouble
Are there things that happen day after day that make you wonder if abuse is present in your life? If so, take this abuse quiz.
domestic abuse • verbal abuse • emotional abuse • abusive behaviors • domestic trouble
The sensory realm
Taking a walk and focusing on sensory stimuli is one of the best ways of relaxing the mind.
walking • sensory stimuli • subconscious • five senses • substance abuse
Taking a walk and focusing on sensory stimuli is one of the best ways of relaxing the mind.
walking • sensory stimuli • subconscious • five senses • substance abuse
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