Now that I know what characteristics are in abusive people it is amazing how easy they are to spot. Sometimes it is almost disturbing how similar they behave. As Lundy Bandcroft mentioned in his book, "It is almost like they graduated from the same school of abuse." We have a house that really couldn't sell... Continue Reading →
Signs of Domestic Abuse
What are the Odds? According to the Domestic Violence Resource Center, 25% of women will have experienced domestic abuse in their lifetime. Keeping Secrets That is very disturbing fact, but it is one that cannot be ignored. In a way by my posting this anonymously I feel like I am keeping the secret rather than... Continue Reading →
Abusive Men – Why Does He Do That?
Okay so I have been reading a very captivating book called 'Why Does He Do That' written by Lundy Bancroft. It is not the most current book, but I will say it is extremely relevant. This book is very well written as it gets inside the minds of these abusive men. At many times throughout... Continue Reading →
Resources – Signs of Abuse in Relationships
There are so many resources and books that can help you discover if you are in a domestic abuse relationship. I use to believe it was not abuse because he did not hit me. The truth is, he never had to, the verbal abuse was giving me internal scars. This website, Warning Signs of Abusive... Continue Reading →
How Did I Meet The Abuser – 4
After moving into this apartment I eventually grew tired of the controlling behavior. He would also become extremely belligerent when he drank. I broke up with him and moved out into my own apartment and felt very peaceful. The problem was I was lonely... at that time I was not comfortable being alone. After dating... Continue Reading →
How Did I Meet The Abuser – 3
We spent about 5 years dating in our very unhealthy relationship. He really liked to drink a lot and he would have bartender friends in every bar and restaurant we went to. They would give him double shot drinks and he would tip them well. If that wasn't a sign of alcoholism I do not... Continue Reading →
How Did I Meet The Abuser – 2
So it is strange because I am posting this in order but it will appear backwards to anyone reading this. Okay so I met him and thought he was pretty special. The real problem was that I did not think I was special. Things seemed okay at first, I thought. (personal low self esteem issue)... Continue Reading →
How Did I Meet The Abuser
I thought I would jump back into the past a little and tell you how I met this man who I am now divorced from. I guess to tell you that story I might have to go back a little further. I was very attractive when I was younger but the problem was I never... Continue Reading →
Is This Abusive 