ABUSE SURVIVAL KIT Protecting Yourself in a Dangerous Relationship Print and Carry with you If you are still in the relationship: · Think of a safe place to...
Hi, As I read your post I realized you are moving forward. Kinda like the grieving process, but a little different. I, too, went from being angry to feeling...
I haven't been around much lately, but have been reading and learning from the other posts. This site has been a blessing in so many ways. He has finally...
Oh yes, Cindy, we do finally come out the other side of abuse. We are stronger than we really think or give ourselves credit for. I never in my life thought...
Hello, I am so sorry for your pain. You need to work on no contact. You are saying, " But I have children." You answer the phone and only allow him to talk...
in a sense...... There are red flags which we choose to ignore (I did that, and married an abuser........31 years of it). Because i wanted to be taken care...
Be gentle with yourself, sweetie: Baby steps....a little at a time.......The healing process takes....as long as it takes. Are your children in therapy?...
True love is a sacred flame that burns eternally, And none can dim its special glow or change its destiny. True love speaks in tender tones and hears with...
I read your post and I can sympathize. I'm new on here and have an emotionally and verbally abusive spouse who was also abused by his parents (more so his...
I started seeing this guy BUT things have been a little shady..Like when we are together he seems totally into me, we have great conversations, seems like we...
Hi Emily, I don't think it is to forward to know what you want and then go after that without wasting time with other bs. On the other hand it may be too soon...
Hi Marilyn..thanks for the input...I am now working full time as a nurse and have my daughter to take care of so that is why I feel like i Need to ask..because...
Hi Emily, I would suggest that you attend Helpmates. It is a church based divorce support group. The church tells us that in a relationship after one year the...
Return to Infidelity Articles Abusive Men: Top 10 Signs of an Abusive Man Abusive men are often survivors of abuse themselves. Signs of an abusive man can...
Rushing Into Relationships The Fast Track is For Racing — Not Relationships! By: Sandra L. Brown, M.A. Author of: How to Spot a Dangerous Man Before You Get...
Emotional Abuse Causes Depression What is Emotional Abuse? Abuse is any behavior that is designed to control and subjugate another human being through the use...
WHY NO CONTACT IS IMPORTANT & TIPS TO STICK TO IT! Settle all critical business before you begin no-contact. (if you have children - decide via YOUR LAWYERS...
If he doesn't call, it means... Nov. 1, 2004 -- After a magical first date, Susan was so sure that she would hear from Stephen again that she even boasted to...
Since leaving one week ago, I've been receiving daily emails from him, telling me all about how he can be a better husband and father and how AA is helping him...
Self-Love An important phase of my recovery program has been learning to love myself. Loving myself means I have given up the futile and endless search for a...
Girl Friend, What are you doing even reading those e-mails???. No contact is the only way to go. When dealing with an abuser a restraining order is so...
Hello I have been out of my emotionally abusive relationship for 10 mths now Last night he stopped over my friends house I was sitting on the porch my phone...
Know this one thing: Abuse is always A CHOICE. One may have had the most horrific childhood ever, but abuse is a CHOICE; of course we must become CONSCIOUS as...
Wow, that was like reading something I wrote about myself. It's so hard to love and forgive yourself. I haven't quite gotten the hang of that yet, but am...
yes, that is very scary and he is clearly unbalanced. be careful. maybe you shouldn't hang out at that particular spot for a while in case he tries to ambush...
You're absolutely right. After I posted and thought about it a while, I thought the same thing to myself. What the hell am I doing?! I'm like an addict who...
I tend to think it's time for a little fun in your life without expectations. You aren't ready to make any descisions yet concerning your future. Work, play...
I agree Lauren, another reason not to get involved in another relationship right away is because YOU could inadvertently be using them as a bandaid without...
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