by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
We hear of the isolation in an abusive relationship as though it is part of the territory of being in it. And that is true. Isolation is one of the primary characteristics defining intimate partner abuse.
What about the isolation after the abusive relationship… there is little written about that, notes one of our reader/members. As I scan the literature, I recognize it is true.
The isolation in the aftermath of an abusive relationship is chillingly cold. You rally up the courage to confront the abuse in your family, and then the resources to navigate the system or get away from it…all to find you are the only one in your orbit after the fact.
To read the complete article, please visit After an Abusive Relationship – Isolation in the Aftermath of an Abusive Relationship
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