Archive for October, 2007

Abusive Relationship: To Stay or to Go, How Do You Know?

By Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

“I want to leave but I’m on the fence. My heart says one thing and my head says another. How do I make the decision to go?“

I hear this over and over and over, again and again. My answer to this inquiry is: the decision makes itself. (more…)

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The Psychophysiological Illnesses of Domestic Violence

By Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

Migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, essential hypertension, insomnia, chronic anxiety are just a few of the ongoing complaints of domestic abuse survivors. And it’s not surprising. Read on to learn why.

If you suffer from any of these conditions let us know. Tell us what you notice about the relationship between your physical sypmtoms and flare-ups in your abusive relationship. We welcome your comments.

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Signs of Emotional Verbal Abuse: Friend or Foe?

By Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

Did you know the signs of emotional verbal abuse are your friends if you recognize them for what they are?

An adult survivor of severe childhood abuse by her natural father plotted with her sister (also abused) to kill their parents in cold blood. The mother, who watched the children being abuse, took the first bullet and the abusive father the second.

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