Will The Games End When I Leave? We have been through all the hurtful, horrible things our abusers have done to us. Possibly our children, too. We reached our...
to: barbiepoodlegirl wow. thank you. i needed to hear that. you guys have NO IDEA how much help this site has been to me. from the bottom of my heart i...
I broke up with my abusive boyfriend in July. Now, 2 months later, he says he has realized a lot and been in therapy and wants one last chance. In fact he has...
sigh......... i feel like a hypocrite because i'm the poster child for "easier said than done"..... but here goes........ I would lay all your cards out on the...
He's manipulating you. Right now he is playing the "i'm a nice guy, i've changed" game. when he reels you back into the madness, he will be himself again and...
Abusive people typically think they are unique, really so different from other people that they don't have to follow the same rules everyone else does. But...
I have to agree with Jen! It's easy for them to "maintain" their good side for a while- when and if they want! They can turn this on and off at will- and be...
The Manipulation Game It is a toxic cycle of control and compliance. Low self-esteem, depression, chronic anger, and feelings of helplessness are often the ...
When I first started trading the stock market, there was not the wealth of information available online like there is today. I read a lot of books and learned ...
Is He Really Changing? How Can I Tell? Lets look at abuse (VERBAL, EMOTIONAL, SEXUAL, ONLINE, FINANCIAL - its all ABUSE!) Abusive men batter women as a means...
We are together 17 years, have two kids, who olove both of us, I decided to stay after seeing abuse during divorce. After being manipulated to reunite after 8...
well, thats one way to go but are you living your life to it's fullest potential staying with a man, a marriage, like that? are you happy? if it makes you...
I'm Done With The War-by Lauren Christenson I'm done with the war, I'm not going to cry, I want to find peace before I die. No more heart breaking good byes, ...
You outdid yourself on this one!~ You have such a way to convey your emotions and thoughts! Quick question~ You had posted a website for the church based...
Everybody prays whether you think of it as praying or not. The odd silence you fall into when something very beautiful is happening or something very good, or...
I'm Done With The War-by Lauren Christenson I'm done with the war, I'm not going to cry, I want to find peace before I die. No more heart breaking good byes, ...
Here here! I agree too! After being married 11 years an emotional abuser who "cycles", I have finally learned on this last round, not to give in and trust...
" he may try to charm the person he wants to manipulate, pretending a lot of interest or concern for that person in order to get on her or his good side. " ...
Hi sweetie. 2 words: Don't trust!!! Easier said than done, I know but, trust YOUR feelings, not his! These men have such a powerful hold on us! I don't...
Dear Alice...Happy Birthday! Hey! I wanna go out to dinner too! I'll bring the birthday cake. What kind do you want? YES...women do rule. I wish you...
Thank you for this. I'm not one to get on my knees and talk directly to my Heavenly Father. I know I should! But I do carry much gratitude and awareness of...
Remember this: People are what they DO......NOT what they SAY.....Watch their behavior, DO NOT listen to their words Guard your heart, until you see sustained...
Dear Glorie and others here: It has been over 1 week since I turned my precious dog in to the rescue group. He was immediately adopted out to 2 kind ladies...
Boy Alice. You are a smart lady. I trust your years of experience. Right now I am in counseling for myself and ONLY for myself. I told my new therapist that...
Hi, Katherine: (Thankyou), but my knowledge was hard won! Years of research; anyone can do it. I was PASSIONATE about the subject....still am. You are wise...
Wow...I read this and felt so sad for you. Being ill is bad enough but not having your meds is torment. Stay with us here and let us know how you are doing....