I have a question that maybe some of you can answer for me. Last week I broke up with my abusive? boyfriend. He says that he was not abusive cause he did not...
In a message dated 6/6/2003 11:43:24 AM Central Daylight Time, ... Yep - sounds like my former boyfriend, and a whole bunch of other people in my life. Sounds...
Hi, are you someone who was bullied as a child or is being bullied now in the workplace? Are you interested in learning more about this from a psychological...
Yes, from your description he is an abuser. My suggestion is to read one book, The Verbally Abusive Relationship, by Patricia Evans. If you can't afford to...
In a message dated 6/10/2003 7:09:34 PM Central Daylight Time, ... I would add Ms. Evans' book Controlling People to that list. These two books by Ms. Evans...
As a child I knew no diffrent but as I grew up I began to learn right from wrong. I had abusive parents, physically, mentally, emotionally. I married and the...
I think it is time to move on. Nine years is long enough. do you have a plan in place? I would make sure that you have one in place and be ready to put it in...
I have a husband of 22 years who has been abusing me emotionally for most of that time. I need to hear from people in the same boat so I can find out how to...
I have always been a strong woman. I have always given 110% at work. I am worked with jerks on and off over the years but I have never felt so bad as I feel...
Hello Barb. 22 years is a very long time to be in an abusive relationship. Have you been cognizant of the abuse for that time, or was it something that...
Hello M.I.E. ... significant: <Things between us began to change almost as soon as she was born. 9 years later and many arguments, fights, heartache, breaking...
... abusive relationship after 23 years of marriage. It's a miracle I'm still alive get out while you can!! They would change so if you want to be happy you...
I know this is a bit over due, but everyone must do what is in their own best interest. My mother and father stayed together because of my 2 brothers and I....
dear Victoria, you wnat to more about emotional abuse, It's taken me over 20 years to figure this horrible action of abuse. And I'm steal learning more ...
This is a great description. I totally agree that victims of emotional abusers often feel a lot of shame and strongly mixed emotions about their abusers, and...
Hi, if you get a chance, check out the August edition of the Peer Abuse Newsletter. This takes a look at bullying from a psychological perspective. Also, feel...
i have gone through several friendships where the friend gets involved with someone that emotionally abuses them.....i have had one friend break all contact...
i have gone through several friendships where the friend gets involved with someone that emotionally abuses them.....i have had one friend break all contact...
I happened to come across the club while searching for my rights as a human being for verbal abuse and disability discrimination. I could go on and on in a...
katzmeow, I've never had that experience before, I had the experience of being the newest kid on the block in a library and been treated like someone who...
I know exactly how you're feeling, Laurel. I'm about to post my experiences in 2 different jobs (one of which is my current one). Coworkers (not supervisors)...
I'm in the social service field and I have had it up to here with coworkers (mainly female, and I'm female too!) who take it upon themselves to go beyond mere...
Oh boy, and I'm making moves to go into the mental health profession. Should I think twice? Do you know any counselors? Do you know about the counseling...
The counseling profession is fine in itself, it's just the kind of people you run into while you're there. I've found it to be true especially in nonprofit or...
I am very interested in this subject because I am going thru this now. I have one staff member that has taken sick leave because she is having panic attachs...
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Hi, Are you still checking this email? I read your post and I am amazed at how similar my experiences are in the mental health field as well. They do not...
Hello, don't know if you will get this... you wrote a long time ago and I just joined this group so don't really know how it works. I know how you feel, my...