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Abusive Spouse: Are There Two Kinds of Batterers?

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

They say victims of domestic abuse come in all shapes and sizes, yet have some very distinct commonalities characteristic of being in an abusive relationship.

Abusive spouses, on the other hand, come in two very distinct breeds. What are they?

Abusive Spouse: Are There Two Kinds of Batterers?

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Emotionally Abusive Relationship – 5 Signs You’re in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship

By Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

Lack of emotional safety is the number one indicator of a potentially dangerous relationship. It may seem subtle, yet it is ever so significant with respect to your well-being.

When you have emotional safety, it’s palatable. You can feel it in every fiber of your being. When it’s missing, you may feel its loss. Or, you may simply know of it not being there by the presence of these five glaring signs. (more…)

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Emotional Abuse – The Lack of Emotional Safety as an Internal Indicator in Abusive Relationships

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

Emotional safety is vague when it isn’t there, and it’s ever so palatable when it is. What is being emotionally safe? And how does this serve as an indicator…an internal red flag of a potentially destructive relationship.

For full article, see  Emotional Abuse – The Lack of Emotional Safety as an Internal Indicator in Abusive Relationships

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