//But maybe we should not wait for the knight in shining armor, // I read somewhere, possibly here, 'There is no knight. Only day'. L [Non-text portions of...
Women are Wonderful Everday I give thanks to the Goddess I have two mounds upon my bodice I shave my legs, I sit down to pee I can justify any shopping spree ...
(((Shirley))): My therapist IS a brilliant man, and I knew/thought he understood emotional abuse; everything he has said previously indicates that....however,...
Another excellent book--by Mira Kirschenbaum The 3 books I always recommend: 1.The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans 2. When Love Goes Wrong:...
((((Hi Gail!!!!))) And welcome to our group! This a place where you can come and write your thoughts and feelings and we will listen...NON-judgementally...
Hi Gail, Welcome to the group. The first step in dealing with head games is recognizing them. The Verbally Abusive Relationship helped me to see what was...
... Right ... Another need to read book is Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry Men by Lundy Bancroft. Lundy has been counseling abusive men for over...
(((Marilyn)): Absolutely (haven't read Lundy's book, because I felt Patricia's explained everything I needed to know).....Patricia Evans counsels therapists,...
Missy, That special someone is YOU. Once you find ~you~ your outlook will change. You will not allow anyone to start a sentence with "F_ing" anything. You...
I needed the additional information on how they think from Lundy's experience. Patricia Evans helped me ~see~ the behaviors and helped me name them. I was able...
Hi Gail! Welcome to this amazing group. I hope you find the comfort and understanding that I have from this group. They are a marvelous group of women! ...
((Marilyn)): I hear what you are saying; I may read her (Lundy's) book one day. As I said, my thought process was different, I didn't care why the ex was...
Dear Gail: Welcome! You have found a safe, empathic place to share your story. I was married for 31 years to an abuser. It took me 25 years to find: The...
"If it is to be, it is up to me." Another favorite: I'm here, now what are your other 2 wishes?"!! A few others: "Be ashamed to die, until you have done...
Great Sayings, Alicia! Here are my faves: There are no knights, only days and those days belong to me. He can take my money but he can not take my soul: it...
... Lundy is a man not a woman. The reason I'm continuing this conversation is that when this book is mentioned you seem to dismiss it without ever having read...
((((tears)))) Luvin ya back, Alice. Having a tough day today...thanks for asking. I'm flooded with emotions. Last night, I felt deeply sad that I won't...
Here is an article I posted a few years ago when a woman was needing clarification about her marriage. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Abuse is about control and entitlement. ...
Marilyn: I guess this all about perception. I felt/feel that I learned what I needed to in order to leave the abuser when I read Patrcia's book. I also read...
I'm sorry you are having such a rough time today. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I would like to give you a somewhat official invite. I know...
((((Katherine)): You needed to get that out, dear sister. I understand; I left after 31 years (36 in all).....I can only guess at all the emotions you are...
Wow, Marilyn...AWESOME article! Did you write this? I was just thinking about the last 2 paragraphs and when I first posted to this group almost a year...
It simply went from abuse.....to abuse..... I was fortunate in that I lived my life under my terms, even though I knew there would be hell to pay. When I was...
Relationship Addiction: Is It Love? the Power of Extraordinary Moments Is love an addiction? Are all relationships addictive? This article explores how all...
Alice! I have found since I have "given in" to him (or so he thinks... my ploy until I am unable to get out), this is more disconcerting to him than anything...
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