Hi Free, You're at a place now where you are finding yourself. One of the things I read that made so much sense to me is NOT to tell other men of your past...
My husband got angry with me when I couldn't say it. I'm talking hostile, blameful contempt. Scary, in-my-face anger. He was not concerned, or scared, or...
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Love Yourself or The Art of High Self-Esteem To love yourself means to accept yourself as you are and to come to terms with those aspects of yourself that you...
You know, sometime statements don't work. I had an ex that was hard-headed as hell. Nothing seemed to work with her. But, I did notice that although I...
Is that the difference? That what they say doesn't make as much of an impact as it used to? I am still so, so confused. We had a peaceful weekend, and if...
Obsessive Compulsive Behavior - Beat Obsessions with this plan Obsessive compulsive behavior can be very challenging for individuals who have no idea about OCD...
Relationships: The Dance of Victims and Perpetrators By Dr. Margaret Paul June 01, 2009 Discover how you and your partner might both be victims and both be...
Understanding Abusers or how to understand Abusive people's behavior Most abusive people are control freaks. They're usually following an 'abuse cycle' even if...
//You know what he told me Friday night, after we'd ridden our motorcycles out to the farm, where there was no one around? That he can't understand why...
Thank God I found this group. I'm recently divorced after 18 years with my ex husband, who is an alcoholic/controlling/emotionally abusive man. It's only been...
Yeah, the peace of living in a peaceful home is worth the frustration and fear that we dealt with while living in chaos. You've been divorced since March. Did...
Well, most people have a misconception that abuse doesn't happen in lesbian relationships,. but it does. The statistics for homosexual relationships is the...
If you thought you were stupid or less than other peoploe for being involved with an abuser....read this article! Also read her testimony from previous days on...
In all areas of life, you tend to attract not what you want, but what you feel you deserve. On the surface, you may feel worthy of a fulfilling relationship,...
Are You in an Unhealthy Relationship? By: Claire Arene, MSW, LCSW Are you in an unhealthy relationship? How do you know the signs of an unhealthy relationship?...
April, This is an interesting conversation. If I were gay I would be more butch than feminine. I think I have more testosterone in me than other women. Because...
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/06/02/massachusetts.rockefeller.trial/index.html I get it!! It makes me want to cry. Angriest at myself for allowing myself to be...
How to Spot an Unhealthy Relationship Some say "love is blind" but it doesn't have to be! Being in a committed relationship can be a wonderful thing but it's...
Read the articles. I can totally relate with her. Trustworthy... therefore trusting... I earned more income than my husband (although not that cool million)....
I'm confused by your post to me???? Were you thinking that I'm trying to say that butch women are abusive because of testosterone? I hope not.....because...
I'm so sorry if you found my points of interest to be offending or making you feel on guard. That wasn't my point. I guess I was trying to say that it doesn't...
Does anybody out there relate to me? My husband has been rejecting me as a woman, even being an attractive and loving 50+ years old new bride. A couple of...
I would have been married 40 years today (June 7th); the weird thing is that I saw my ex yesterday at my grandson's game. I hadn't seen him in 3 years. I...
Wow, you actuallly see what has happened to you. Have your counselors been talking to you about domestic violence and abuse? It's my opinion, by your...
You are on the right road and it is a hard one - but the journey is worth it. I agree with Marilyn - did your counselors call it by name "abuse"? I also agree...