I remember how the sight of a law enforcement officer or police car would shoot my heart into my throat. Just a reflex. Not something I thought about. It was involuntary and awful, that anxiety. …
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Guilt by Conditioning
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NEW FEATURE: Friday Q&A 6
Q | How soon should I start to date after leaving an abusive relationship? A | The only right answer is not to rush it. Given how much love, honor, respect, romance—I could …
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NEW FEATURE: Friday Q&A 5
Q | Why do so many women go for the “bad boy” and then regret it when they realize he’s abusive? A | The majority of abusers do not present as bad boys. They …
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NEW FEATURE: Friday Q&A 4
Q | How do I tell my family and friends that I think I’m being abused? A | You tell whoever makes the most sense to you, whenever and however it makes sense to …
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NEW FRIDAY FEATURE: Abuse Q&A 1
Q: How can I help someone who is in an abusive relationship but cannot/will not leave? [Disclaimer: My answers for this feature are based on a mixture of personal experience, training with a women’s …
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The Impression Management of Abusers
Crucial info here. My thoughts about a term called “impression management” are clear after reading this article. (Written by Kaitlin Menza for NYMag.com.) It features Cedric Anderson, who abused then murdered his new wife, Karen Smith, and how …
