Domestic Violence Fighting and the Scorched Earth Strategy at Home and in Divorce Court

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

“Scorched earth” refers to a military strategy, which involves destroying anything that might be useful to the enemy while advancing through or withdrawing from an area. (Wikipedia)

The first time I heard this term was 17 years ago in divorce court while entangled in legal stalking with a court-documented child and spouse abuser. At the time I didn’t really understand the concept, but counsel kept referring to it as the opposition’s strategy.

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Do You Think Domestic Abusers Can Change?

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

Many people will tell you that abusers don’t change. Some will say that they can’t change. I’m here to tell you that I see positive change in many people who previously abused their domestic partners.

I’ve seen these people evolve into loving, caring and responsible men/women. They tell me that they love the new options they have integrated into their lives. These patients have shown me that learned battering behavior can be unlearned.

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Abusive Relationships ~ Endlessly Inadequate Love as a Sign of an Abusive Relationship

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

“I am convinced that you do not love me the way I want/need to be loved by you and I will spend the rest of my life convincing you that this is so!” Sound familiar?

Some people are so firmly attached to their delusional thoughts about how you don’t care about them that they will do just about anything to convince you of their reality.

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