I heard so many of these excuses. So much so that I was believing the majority of them. But I and YOU are NOT to be blamed for any of this. There is no excuse for ANY type of abuse, be it verbal, emotional, or political. We as human beings deserve respect and love.

The trauma of sexual abuse

Jun18

http://www.pathwaysup.org/sexual-abuse.htm

Sexual abuse can happen in many ways. Regardless it is sexual abuse and is not tolerated. This link will help you understand what it is and what you can do.

Apologies

Jun18

I would like to apologize for being away so long. I was away for some time from the computer and forgot my password. But I’m back and will try to catch up on all the comments. It may take some time so please bear with me.

Hurt

Aug12

I have had so many people tell me that I should be over my abuse by now. Well it has only been 3 yrs of getting totally away from abuse since I have been born and I am 41. Not all has been physical. I would say it has been half and half if I REALLY sit down and think about it. But here is the gist of my post…DON’T let anyone tell you how long it should heal after abuse. I had my therapist till me I should be over my abuse by now. Needless to say I am not going to a therapist anymore and am getting along better without going to her. Find a friend or a family member who will not judge you….that works a whole lot better. Or if you need to vent you can email me….I am a good listener and lord knows I don’t judge. My email address is on my home page.

INDIRECT Abusers

Jun26

HEAL & GROW for ACoAs

…. BUT HE’S SO NICE TO ME –
the rest of the time!

PREVIOUS: Direct abusers

RESOURCE:
Dr Irene’s great Verbal Abuse & Recovery site

See ACRONYM Page for abbrev.

COVERT ABUSE (CA) – Emotional, Mental & Spiritual
• Emotional abuse is one of the most under-reported stressors in the US today. Blatant emotional cruelty may be noticed by others, & definitely felt by the Victim (V) – even if they ignore or excuse it.
For the indirect type is consistently administered in small doses, which the abuser uses so it’ll be easily overlooked, as it gets woven into the fabric of the relationship.
In China this is a form of torture called Lingchi =”Death by a thousand cuts“.

Typically, the V. will say : “It’s not all bad, You don’t know him the way I do. I know she loves…

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Emotional Abuse

Jun26

Bright, shiny objects!

Steven Stosny writes:

Emotionally abusive behavior is anything that intentionally hurts the feelings of another person. Since almost everyone in intimate relationships does that at some time or other, emotionally abusive behavior must be distinguished from an emotionally abusive relationship, which is more than the sum of emotionally abusive behaviors.

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