by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D

Have you ever noticed that battered women in abusive divorce disputes have a trail of princes, toads and chickens in their wake, and an occasional wise man off the court?

It’s as though they attract saviors or they make saviors out of those they cross. Then, when the “saving” is not in the interest of the prince, a chicken may evolve. Or, as in the case of legal counsel, far too often, a toad rises to the plate to campaign on the battered woman’s behalf. Every once in a while a wise man will merely show up and mysteriously disappear.

For the complete article, please visit  Battered Women – Abuse and Divorce: Princes, Toads, Chickens and the Wise Men in Between

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