Support: Crushing Debt In The Wake Of Leaving
“…they’re just so lazy. All they do is just sit there with their hands out for our tax dollars. They won’t get a job, even when they do, they hardly work. Such a drain on society. They are just as...
View ArticleIs it Love or Something Else?
You are overwhelmed by a powerful feeling that you just have to go back to your abusive partner after you’ve gone through all of the difficulty of leaving the relationship. You have allowed enough time...
View ArticleThe Problem With Blind Sacrifice
// Victims allow themselves to be exploited by choice. This applies to anyone with victim thinking, not just victims of Domestic Violence and Abuse. It is a jagged little pill of reality but, victims...
View ArticleLove Addiction…We Are Socialized For It
I have mused over the amount of romantic dramas and comedies that saturate our culture. How could I not want to make acquiring that ultimate love a focus in between my day to day activities? I have...
View ArticleThe Power of “Not Yet”
Do you know what tasty tid bit is perfect for an abusive person to exploit? The perfectionist. If an abusive person can get their manipulative minds a wrapped ’round a perfectionist, they don’t have to...
View ArticleSupport: Burning Bridges
“Don’t burn your bridges.”The footnote is, “Unless it needs to be burned so you don’t return.” Not many people enjoy going to court…except maybe attorneys. The average person doesn’t even like...
View ArticleRevelations: Find The Beauty In Who You Are!
If you let someone else define your beauty and self worth, they will. Be brave, don’t just stand in your beauty, acknowledge, and proudly own it. One of the defining characteristics of victim thinking...
View ArticleSupport: You’re A Single Parent Not A Mutant Failure
“You didn’t fail. The relationship failed.” The group therapist looked earnestly at a room of somewhat bewildered women. If one has children, one of the greatest fears is a failed relationship. The...
View ArticleAssertiveness Training: The Next Step for Survivors
Abuse survivors’ most frequently asked questions include this: How can I make sure my next relationship isn’t abusive? The question comes from the awareness that you are prone to being hurt and you...
View ArticleTamara’s Sister – Journey of Self-Love
Today I want to do something special and teach a little lesson about self love. I’d like to do that by introducing you to my beautiful sister! She’s always been beautiful. Now, she’s taking the courage...
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