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Monday, July 4th, 2011
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
Many people living in abusive relationships say they were glad when their partner first hit them. Now, I don’t mean glad in the “happy” sense. I mean “glad” in the “thank God for helping me see” sense.
Physical Abuse Shakes You Awake
If you are hit, slapped, shoved, kicked, or subjected to any kind of physical force by your partner, you more likely see it for what it is. That is “more likely” compared to how you recognize, or don’t recognize, other forms of abuse (financial and sexual abuse … mental and emotional abuse).
To read the complete article, please visit Domestic Abuse Signs – When Physical Abuse Opens Your Eyes to Mental, Psychological and Sexual Abuse
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Friday, June 3rd, 2011
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
If you think being battered as a young adult is complicated, image the same set of dynamics superimposed on an aging body and compromised health. I liken it to child abuse without the freedom of a potential future beyond being abused.
Most of the help in spousal abuse is directed to the young and middle-aged. But that doesn’t mean the concerns of battered women 55 plus is inconsequential. To the contrary…with each passing decade, the imprisonment intensifies.
Here are five key concerns troubling this underserved population of battered wives…
To read the complete article, please visit Elderly Battered Wives – The 5 Key Concerns Troubling Older Abused Women
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Saturday, May 28th, 2011
by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
Sometimes individuals with a borderline personality disorder present like emotional abusers, and this has important clinical implications for treatment. A close look at the DSM-IV criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder sheds light on this relationship.
The Borderline’s Abuse Characteristics
What is it about the borderline personality disorder that can also fulfill the criteria for intimate partner abuse?
To read the complete article, please visit Borderlines and Emotional Abusers – When Borderlines Are Abusive in Their Intimate Relationships
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