There is a widespread abusive tactic that a lot of people don’t realize is abuse, but truly, truly is one of the worst. That is joking. No, I’m not joking…the abuse is joking. Now, I have a wicked sense of humor and love to laugh and have a good time. But when the humor comes … Continue reading DV – Part III – Joking
I have a quote on the wall directly in front of my desk in my home office and it says… “We don’t create abundance. Abundance is always present. We create limitations.” Arnold Patent Wow! It almost takes my breath away when I read that. Why? Because it’s true, because it’s obvious and because it’s as … Continue reading Limiting abundance
It seems like the isolation part of domestic abuse happens very gradually. You don’t even realize it is happening, but all of a sudden it hits you that you haven’t been out with your friends for months, barely see your family anymore and rush home after work or from getting groceries. You do it to … Continue reading DV – Part III – Isolation
What super power did you want when you were a kid? Heck, even as an adult, is there a super power you’d like to have? Mine has always been to be invisible. Not that I would want to do anything bad or play tricks on people like slamming doors or eating their food, I … Continue reading How to be invisible.
A Path to Hope written by Rose Saad Being a Christian woman in an abusive relationship has its own set of unique and complicated problems. After all, we are taught that we are to be submissive and obedient to our husbands, that they are the head of the household and we answer to them. … Continue reading A Path to Hope – Restoring the Spirit of the abused Christian Woman
Sexual abuse is one of the hardest types of abuse to talk about. Not only is it opening the doors of your most private space to others, it carries with it the most shame for the victims. After all, it is the forceful invasion of your innermost being, whether that be physical or emotional. … Continue reading DV – Part III – Sexual Abuse
In the movies, falling in love is such a magical thing. The musical score plays in the background while the lovers gaze into each other’s eyes and promise to walk through life side by side no matter what life throws at them. Until their dying day, they will be best friends, all their needs, all … Continue reading The Day of Realization
There are fewer things nearer or dearer to an abuser’s heart than money. Remember, an abuser is all about control, and money is one of the things that they will maintain control over with an iron fist. From wanting an account of how every penny is spent, to taking the victim’s pay and not letting … Continue reading DV – Part III – Financial Abuse
Religious abuse is a hot topic right now. There are situations in homes where the couple each follow their own religious beliefs and they may differ from that of their partner. The victim may be subject to ridicule and belittling by the abuser who doesn’t share the same beliefs. The abuser may even prevent the … Continue reading DV – Part III – Religious Abuse
"Gaslighting" is to manipulate someone by psychological means into questioning their own sanity. What can be more cruel than that? The term “Gaslighting” comes from a 1938 play Gaslight. In it, a man tries to convince his wife that she is going crazy. One of the ways he does it is to dim … Continue reading DV – Part III – Gaslighting
