Has anyone else seen this movie yet? I just watched it the other night and blubbered throughout almost the entire movie (it's very disturbing in parts), yet,...
Oh, what a tangled web some women weave... Here are some examples of how female abusers knowledgeable about verbal abuse can twist around the so-called abusive...
Are all abusers narcissistic or are all narcissists abusers? According to Sam Vaknin: Not all abusers are narcissists, but all narcissists are abusive. ...
Narcissists Make Lousy Long-Term Lovers Excerpt By Alison McCook, Reuter's Health NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite the old adage that you must love yourself...
"Unless you're talking about severe cases, it does not make much sense to talk about who is the abuser and who is the victim. Most people can more or less take...
When Victims Become Narcissists By: Dr. Sam Vaknin Some people here - and on my mailing lists - adopt the role of a professional victim. In doing so, they...
The Abuser is the Victim? By DR Irene http://drirene.com The initial assessment of a new case is like reading a good mystery. I'm never sure how the story will...
Many times, it's our past wounds that keep us from forming healthy relationships in our present. And we can unknowingly participate in this, by using our ...
Controlling Behavior and Other Symptoms of Codependency Controlling Behavior: Codependents try to control events and people through helplessness, guilt,...
Codependent Love Addicts, Obsessive Love Addicts, and More! Fascinating article you can read at: http://drirene.com/obsessed_love.htm Insanity: doing the same...
Coping With Difficult People - By Keith Levick, Ph.D. We work with, play with, service‚ or are related to difficult people. Difficult people yell, explode,...
HOTLINE NUMBERS Don't be afraid to call if you need help! Battered Women Task Force: 800-646-TASK National Hotline for Domestic Abuse: 800-799-SAFE Rape...
CYBER911 EMERGENCY: CYBER STALKING: WHY DO THEY DO IT? It might surprise you to know just how likely it is that you will become the victim of a stalker. One in...
Difference Between Male and Female Narcissists In the manifestation of their narcissism, female and male narcissists, inevitably, do tend to differ. They...
Types of Narcissism... Body Shaper Image, fashion, glamour, youth and beauty characterise the Body Shaper and these attributes must be admired. This...
Someone asked me to repost this: Hi Chet: She's "diverting." Abusive persons (and simply irresponsible persons) are notorious for doing this. You confront them...
First, what is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? A borderline writes: "Being a borderline feels like eternal hell. Nothing less. Pain, anger, confusion,...
PTSD and Hypersensitivity An enduring legacy of trauma for those who manifest the chronic symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is profoundly...
Ask the Therapist PTSD or BPD? I am a 27 year old female. Married with two children. I was a first grade teacher, and decided to become a stay at home mom...
How is PTSD related to criminal behavior? National Center for PTSD Fact Sheet Background Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is described in the DSM IV as...
Getting Over Spiritual Abuse and Finding Grace http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/listmania/list-browse/-/26SHZBHRQLX1M/ref=cm_lm_dp_m_1/103-1017657-4990206 ...
The Cure for Jealousy And the LORD said to Moses, "Say to the people of Israel: 'Suppose a man's wife goes astray and is unfaithful to her husband. Â Suppose...
Elements of Spiritual Abuse It seems that newspaper headlines these days are full of examples of spiritual abuse, describing situations of people being...
BOUNDARIES, RIGHTS, AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Setting boundaries means that we are taking responsibility, being adult and demanding equality and respect in...
How goes it it in sunny CA? I hope all is well with you! Free Terri No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt Fallen Officer:...
Often, we can learn much about ourselves from the people to whom we are attracted. As we progress, we learn we can no longer form relationships solely on the...