Dating Violence
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Too Fast Too Soon: A Commitment Red Flag
The too fast too soon red flag I mention in the following video has to do with If you feel either way, it is important to slow down. Take a breath alone. Let things settle. That…
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Top 12 Signs of Abuse in Your Future
What are the signs of abuse to watch out for when you meet a new guy or gal? We know you cannot tell who will abuse you by looking at them. Most likely, if the…
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Emotional Drama Is Not Love
Emotional drama is not love. It is manufactured by the abuser during the initial attachment period using smoke and mirrors to disguise their true intentions. They want to place you under a love spell so…
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How to Avoid Abuse In Future Relationships
Get Clear on What You Expect from a Relationship You experienced an abusive relationship before, and your favorite personal goal is to avoid abuse entirely in every relationship from now on. Unfortunately, your experience tells you that you could…
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Women Hit More Than Men But Men Do More Damage
We’ve taught our young men about domestic violence, but got the message to our girls that only guys can be held accountable for it. It’s time we taught our daughters to keep their hands and…
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I Feel Ashamed of My PTSD Diagnosis
A couple of weeks ago, I received a second mental health diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I’ve long wondered if my symptoms added up to PTSD but knowing that a psychiatrist believes I have…
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About Abuse
What Are Other Words for Abuse? You might hear abuse called many things: Have a specific question? Start with the domestic abuse and violence FAQs. Who Is Abused? Abusers target any person (adult or child)…