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Psychology of Battering ~ Projection and Control in Abusive Relationships

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

Have you ever noticed how some people want you to know that you fall short on their satisfaction scale no matter what you give?

You go all out to please them in their time of need, and still it’s not enough. That is their message; but is that their truth? I don’t think so.

To read the complete article, please read here Psychology of Battering ~ Projection and Control in Abusive Relationships

© Dr Jeanne King, Ph.D. – Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention

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Psychology of Abusive Relationships – Why You’re Never Enough in the Eyes of an Abuser

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

Have you ever noticed that no matter how much you try to give or to love in an abusive relationship, it’s never enough? You are never enough in an abuser’s eyes, and they go out of their way to insure that you are aware of this ugly fact.

You can be told that you are unattractive, overweight, stupid, selfish, and lousy at housekeeping, motherhood and last but not least being a partner/spouse. You are not enough. No matter how much you extend yourself, it’s never enough when you live in an abusive relationship.

To view the complete article, please visit Psychology of Abusive Relationships – Why You’re Never Enough in the Eyes of an Abuser

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Long-Term Abusive Relationships – When Mature Women are Abused

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

Many people think domestic abuse is something that affects the young. We see images of domestic violence illustrating bruises and injuries to women in their twenties and thirties. The stories covered in the media look at young families afflicted by family violence. Women being hit, thrown to the ground, ragged and raped… with bruises, welts and scares.

What about the masses of women* in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s? Do you think as women mature they outgrown the chances of being in one of these nasty relationships? I don’t.

To read the complete article, please visit  Long-Term Abusive Relationships – When Mature Women are Abused

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