Category: Domestic Violence Problems
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Letters About Abuse
In the months after leaving my abusive husband, there was so much I wanted to explain to my boys! My oldest son’s anger was heavy and dense. I could reach out and touch my youngest son’s broken heart on his sleeve. I wanted so badly to explain my side of things…but I couldn’t.
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Are You A Great Candidate for Brainwashing?
Brainwashing and Abuse in Relationships Brainwashing occurs in long-term abusive relationships but begins in the very beginning. I once pictured a brainwash-able person as a prisoner of war. Much later, I understood that brainwashing easily affects people just like me. I doubt my husband brainwashed me on purpose. He did not have the military’s training…
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Anxiety From Domestic Abuse Is Tough To Deal With!
Anxiety is a big deal for abuse victims, past and present. Sometimes I still find my heart racing at sounds that remind me of my “old life” in my abusive marriage. Fortunately, now I recognize my anxiety instead of not feeling it. Anxiety was such a huge part of my life when I lived with…
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Joe’s Story of Abuse
Joe’s Signs of Being Abused My turning point came when Mom’s family intervened and Dad started getting in trouble for his behavior. When I lived with Mom’s family, I realized that there was another way to live and love. Joe’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Afraid, Sad, Lonely Joe’s Story of Abuse My memories are like an old thriller that keeps replaying…
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Ending an Abusive Relationship
Ending an abusive relationship begins by telling someone what you are going through. Don’t continue suffering in silence. Talk about it.
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Gina’s Story of Abuse
Gina’s Signs of Being Abused Something felt terribly wrong. I did research about what I was experiencing online and came across some websites that described what I was experiencing was abuse from a narcissist. When I read The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to recognize it and how to respond by Patricia Evans, I found that my abuser said…
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Emilie’s Story of Abuse
How Emilie Found Out She Was Being Abused I’m still not sure. I’m 18, it still feels like I’m too much of a child to be in this mess. Words Emilie Chose to Describe Her Abusive Experience Confused, Angry, Embarrassed Emilie’s Story of Abuse Abuse. Most people think bruises, broken bones, congealer, long sleeves and of course, fear.…
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Mike’s Story of Abuse
Mike’s Signs of Being Abused I eventually realized it was a bad situation. Mike’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Sadness, Anger, Guilt Mike’s Story of Abuse The Broken Child Your voice was like thunder that rocked my room and my world. It shook my soul and crushed my spirit. Where it came from doesn’t matter. You…
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Amanda’s Story of Abuse
Amanda’s Signs of Being Abused I always knew I was different. I was one of six children in the house, and I was the only one ever being hurt. Amanda’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Unworthiness, Disgust, Anger Amanda’s Story of Abuse Ever since I was a wee child I had it. Bruises, scars, blood, it all…
