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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King
Battered mothers tell me about the rage they harbor over their perpetrators use of the system to batter them. And when I ask if it is anything like what was felt when beaten verbally, emotionally or physically, they usually say, “no.” “It’s not at all like that,” they claim.
In fact, they tell me that anger is not what is felt. It is fear…violation…and severe emotional pain. I believe this is exactly what would be expected in the moment of an altercation when you are a victim of domestic violence.
To read the complete article, visit Emotional Abuse Divorce – How to Navigate a System Used by an Abuser to Control
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Saturday, May 1st, 2010
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
Some people will tell you that abusers are “mean” people. But, often they are hurt people without the awareness of their pain or the skills to deal with their feelings in a way that is personally satisfying and relationship-enhancing.
Striking another person doesn’t really feel good to batterers even though they may show a sense of pleasure in and over their assault. And the net result of their abusive behaviors destroys relationships.
To read the complete article, please visit Domestic Violence Counseling – Breaking the Cycle of Abuse Is a Conscious Choice That Abusers Can Make
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