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- When the Abused Becomes the Abuser - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Roni Weisberg-RossIt doesn't always happen. But it happens to a large enough degree that it can be referred to as commonplace. A number of studies indicate that between 30 - 70% of young abusers (physical or sexual) have been sexually abused themselves. Statistics on adult abusers who were sexually abused as ...
Views: 14369(1 vote) - DIVORCE – Don’t play chess with the children - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Bertus PrellerThis world is rife of parents using their children as pawns in the dirty game of divorce or where children are born out of wedlock. We have all heard of the old saying “no maintenance no kids” or “you left me so you won’t see your kids”. Parents don’t realise the damage they are doing in using ...
Views: 1085 - Are You Putting Yourself Last? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Ann ThomasRecently, I've noticed that far too many women that I know (including myself!) have a tendency to put ourselves last. We muster up the energy to wake up in the middle of the night to take care of the kids (or our beloved pet), stay late at the office to meet a deadline for the boss, or drop ...
Views: 1735 - Learn Arabic Language With A New Language Course - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from rongfat chettIt is very necessary for you to learn Arabic as your career goal because it is an important language. Nowadays there are many different people who learn different language for their different reasons. For example, many people like learning Chinese language and they learn this kind of language as ...
Views: 1003 - The Wordallogic - Addicted to Violence; Why Do We Continue the Cycle? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Aleasa Word*All articles are under protected property. Any attempt to reprint, duplicate or use text used herein without expressed written permission is a violation of the law. Addicted to Violence; Why Do We Continue the Cycle? – October 3, 2011 -Author Aleasa M. Word He says, “When we love, we ...
Views: 1483 - ***Marriage and the Pain of Abuse - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. While we normally write positive stories about successful marriage, a recent interview caused us to alter course, albeit, temporarily. A few weeks ago we interviewed a woman who had recently gotten divorced. Her story was so emotional and ...
Views: 3067(11 votes) - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN: IT IS MORE PREVALENT THAN WE THINK - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Penelope Van BuskirkMark and Valerie had just left a movie. Hand in hand, they strolled toward their car and suddenly heard shouting and screaming. They stopped walking. The mall parking lot was well lit. They listened, scanned the area but did not see nor hear anyone. As Mark opened the door to their car, ...
Views: 1011 - Domestic Violence, Abuse: The Effects on Children in the Household - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Penelope Van Buskirk“Mommy, Mommy,” cried the seven year old. “You have blood on your face and in your hair,” she said in a fearful voice. “It’s okay sweetheart. Mommy just fell in the shower.” She was silent for a moment than said, “I heard Daddy yelling at you last night. It woke me up. Will he ...
Views: 1062 - Domestic Violence: How to Leave An Abusive Relationship Safely - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Penelope Van BuskirkLeaving an abusive spouse can be very traumatic, however, you are not alone. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, an estimated 1.3 million women are victims each year and the numbers are growing. In so many cases, you as the victim of Domestic Violence are under the ...
Views: 1119 - Domestic Violence and Honesty: Are you protecting an abusive spouse/partner? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Penelope Van BuskirkDomestic Violence and Honesty: Are you protecting your abusive spouse/partner? It is late one evening and her spouse began to rant and rave about her job; a job which often required overtime hours but paid extremely well. She had called her husband to let him know she would be late, ...
Views: 1517 - Emotional Abuse: The invisible Killer - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe name of this article might sound a bit extreme and over the top, however I thought it was relevant to create awareness around this often overlooked area. This is a general description of Emotional Abuse, which is based on my current awareness and observations. Physical Abuse Very ...
Views: 2606(1 vote) - A Letter to Family and Friends of Abused Women - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Penelope Van BuskirkYou have watched and worried about your daughter or friend who married several years ago. She and her husband have attended family dinners and outings. As parents and friends, you have seen bruises on her; a black eye one time and a bruise on her cheek another. You have carefully approached her ...
Views: 2639 - What Do You Want to Prove? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Rachel Grant"One fact of nature is that people have a 'negativity bias': we react to the bad more strongly and persistently than to the comparable good ... One consequence of the negativity bias is that when people's minds are unoccupied, they tend to drift to anxious or angry thoughts. And rumination - ...
Views: 903 - Get Anger Under Control Before Your Spouse Leaves You - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Ari NovickAnger problems can ruin a relationship before it has a real chance to grow, or even after 25 years of marriage. For some the most effective answer to control anger is online anger management courses. The real problem isn’t always fixing the anger issue. It is recognizing there is a problem ...
Views: 1268 - Do You Love a Narcissist? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Darlene LancerIt’s easy to fall in love with narcissists. Their charm, talent, success, beauty, and charisma cast a spell, along with compliments, scintillating conversation, and even apparent interest in you. Perhaps you were embarrassed when your mate cut in front of the line or shuddered at the dismissive ...
Views: 2790(2 votes) - Cancer daily horoscope: A real help for Cancerians - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2011 from Amyas LucettaCancer is the fourth Zodiac sign represented by Crab. People born from June 22nd to July 22nd are called Cancerians. These people are caring, protective, emotional and sympathetic. They are imaginative to think beyond the horizon and confident enough to make their dreams come true. Cancerians ...
Views: 2220 - Toxic Relationships: Did you step into a toxic landmine? - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Maria MarIf you find yourself in a toxic relationship, you may feel that you are walking into a war zone filled with landmines. The metaphor couldn't be more precise! Most people have emotional and psychic areas that they have not healed. Step into these Toxic Fields, and they explode in your face! This ...
Views: 2777 - Traubuse: The Trauma and Abuse Symbiosis - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Diane BabcockPsst! Abuse. Shhh! Voicing openly on the subject of abuse is still largely considered taboo and best kept as ‘civilized’ society's dirty little ‘bully secret’. When you think about it, it’s quite inconceivable that in every society bullying as domestic abuse is more acceptable than ...
Views: 1715(2 votes) - Teacher’s Day Crafts - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Ashish KumarTeacher’s day is the occasion for expressing our deepest feelings & respect to the persons who have worked so hard in making us a complete human being. Today teacher’s day celebration is not only about giving gifts & rejoicing but doing something different & off the track. Now what that ...
Views: 1037 - A Closer Look at Abuse - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Diane BabcockA stagnant stigma Let us take good look at the stagnant stigma surrounding abuse and see abuse for what it really is: an oppressed, suppressed, repressed mighty universal power that has been stolen – mostly feminine. Now look closer. It takes extraordinary resilience and endurance to ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - False Beliefs - Part 2 - There Must Be Something Wrong With Me! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2011 from Rachel GrantJust a quick reminder before we get into it today: TODAY is the last day for Early Bird Registration for POWERHOUSEWOMEN: The World Needs You! I strongly encourage you to participate in this four day teleseminar. On Day 3, I will be working with participants to: • Identify & breakthrough ...
Views: 1143 - False Beliefs - Part 1 - It's My Fault! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Rachel GrantToday, as we explore some of the false beliefs or stories that result from trauma, bad experiences or abuse, we need to pay particular attention to two of the most common stories that often show up. These particular false beliefs provided, in the moment, protection and helped us survive the ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - Parental Alienation Syndrome and the law of gravity - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Les LinetParental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) has, to date, not been included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and is not widely accepted in United States courts. Even after it might be included in the diagnostic manual, courtroom arguments will likely continue for decades – ...
Views: 2014(5 votes) - Create A Powerful Circle of Strength - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Trudy-Ann EwanWe all know that life can throw many curve-balls that can leave you overwhelmed and ready to give up. When we have so many things going on in our lives the last thing we need is unhealthy behaviours from either friends or families. Don’t for one minute think that you are “allowing” their ...
Views: 1118 - I Saw Red: How to Stop Rage in its Tracks - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Marcie HambrickMany people have had the experience of anger that goes out of control. What mechanisms are at work when anger turns to blinding rage? Researchers have termed this kind of response as reactive aggression and discovered that when one is engulfed in a rage reaction, the thinking part of the brain ...
Views: 2562(1 vote) - Come On Guys~Divorce Really Isn't a Surprise - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2011 from Teagin Maddox,Divorce is always good for women, if not right away, then eventually. I say this because women typically do not divorce on a whim, they do so after years sacrificing their wants and needs for the benefit of others, until they finally learn that unhappiness is not par for the course. Women ...
Views: 5339 - Steps to Getting Your Ex Boyfriend Back After Break Up - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Larry GateWant to know the steps to getting your ex boyfriend back? What lead to the breakup? Do you even know why he broke up with you? Because he decided to call off the relationship, it seems that he wasn't pleased with something in relationship. The reason behind him breaking up could be that he ...
Views: 1371 - How to Get Ex Girlfriend Back In Your Arms - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Larry GateAre you wondering “how to get ex girlfriend back?” There are various techniques to get your ex girlfriend back, however some general principles hold underlying the differences. There are a number of things that you ought to try to do. You can attempt to wing it; however the outcomes are hit and ...
Views: 1347 - How to Get Your Ex Girlfriend Back - Tips to Win Her Back - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Larry GateIn this piece of writing, I am going to show you how to get your ex girlfriend back. As I understand it’s not easy to live without love. Therefore, knowing how you feel I have revealed a few secret psychological tricks, which you can implement to get back together with your ex. If you have ...
Views: 967 - How to Get Back A Guy After A Breakup And Keep Him - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Larry GateHere are some tips about how to get back a guy after a breakup. It can be very complicated to go through a break up. You may feel like the world has ended and you can’t move on without him but hang in there because things will get better. If you really do want him back, it is very ...
Views: 796 - Get Your Ex Lover Back Now: What to do to Get Your Ex Lover Back - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Franklin FashayaLife was moving sweeter for you; you were having nice outing with your guy, sharing sweet loves, having nice party, going fishing with him! Not too long after, a problem occurred that resulted to a breakup. The problem might have been easier to resolve if you had acted as fast as possible when ...
Views: 644 - How to Get Your Ex Boyfriend to Want You Back In His Arms - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Larry GateSome months down the line after the break up, you begin missing your ex boyfriend and thinking about him terribly. You want to hear his voice once more, to laugh at his funny jokes, to be held in his warm embrace, to hear him tell you that you he loves you. You want to win him back however are ...
Views: 1262 - 3 Mind Blowing Ways to Get Your Man Back In Your Arms - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Larry GateTo get your man back, you must know exactly how to cope with him. I am going to share with you some mind blowing tips on ways to get your man back. Care more about your look When you want to get your ex back, you must focus on your look. The plan is to look yourself however a little ...
Views: 1838 - How To Get Her Back For Good - One Thing You Can Do to Win Back Your Ex Girlfriend - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Larry GateIf you’re thinking about how to get her back after a break up, then you are most likely wondering what she is up to at the moment. You are possibly worried about what she is doing, who she is seeing. You begin reading her facebook status messages and stalking her profile. Then you attempt to ...
Views: 8724 - A “How to” Guide to Prevail against Parental Alienation: Lessons from “Huckleberry Finn” - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetThe Parental Alienation Syndrome, introduced by forensic psychiatrist Richard Gardner, carries the connotation of the mother as the predominant alienator. I have seen both mothers and fathers alienate their children from the other parent. I have therefore introduced the term malicious divorce ...
Views: 2369(7 votes) - The Gregory Mantell Show -- Parental Alienation - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetIn my YouTube video, Parental Alienation Syndrome Excerpts from Gregory Mantell Show, I have excerpted segments from an excellent discussion of Parental Alienation. This episode is from a weekly half-hour progam, the most successful talk show on the internet. "The Gregory Mantell Show” also airs ...
Views: 4075(8 votes) - Parental Alienation Syndrome: The Controversy - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetSome women’s groups have denounced and denied the existence of Parental Alienation Syndrome, claiming it is a ploy by men to use against women. The claim that PAS has not been accepted in U.S. courts of law is not true. Although there are judges who have not recognized Parental Alienation ...
Views: 2201(6 votes) - Innocent Bystanders Who Aid and Abet Parental Alienation Syndrome - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetIn Parental Alienation Syndrome, courts, attorneys, police, social workers, therapists, and friends often assume that what the presumably frightened alienating parent is saying is true. People may believe fabrications by the alienator because the kinds of abuse the alienator claims DO and are ...
Views: 1938(6 votes) - How Parental Alienation Syndrome Brainwashes the Child - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetIn Parental Alienation Syndrome, one parent brainwashes or programs the child to turn against and vilify the other parent. It is difficult for many people to understand how an alienating parent could implant information that may be directly at variance with what the child had previously ...
Views: 6474(6 votes) - How to Get Her Back - Make Your Ex Girlfriend Fall In Love With You Again! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Larry GateSo your girlfriend has just called off the relationship with you, leaving you lonely and miserable. You might not admit it immediately; however it is making you feel sad and low. That is the reason you are reading this article, right? Therefore now that she has broken up with you and you miss ...
Views: 3362 - How to Win Her Back In Your Arms After A Breakup! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Larry GateYour girlfriend was quite upset with you because you have committed a big mistake. Therefore upset that, she has declared that she is not interested in the relationship any longer. Therefore, in a situation like this, what are you supposed to do? And what if, she has by now begun seeing another ...
Views: 1397 - Strategies on How to Get Your Girlfriend Back In Your Arms - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Larry GateDid you recently break up with your ex girlfriend? Are you still missing your ex girlfriend? In that case, it may be hints that you are wondering on how to get your girlfriend back. I am going to share with you 5 killer strategies to get her back. Thou shall not chase First, you must not ...
Views: 892 - Does Your Ex still have Feelings for You After The Break-Up! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Larry GateLove is strange sometimes! It as well makes you do things that are stranger. For example falling deeply in love with someone and then calling off the relationship for reasons that are unavoidable. However this is not what is strange! The thing that is strange occurs when you can’t get your ex ...
Views: 4016 - Get Your Ex Guy Back – Understand The Concept Of Getting Your Ex Boyfriend Back In-order to Recuperate The Love Back - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Franklin FashayaYour ex just suddenly decides to breakup or a fight happened and this causes a breakup or something not too known. Tragedy of this sought I would say is inevitable, because it happens most of the time. But some ladies are able to get over it, while some try as much as they can to get their ex ...
Views: 574 - Get Lover Back – Learn How To Get Your Ex Back By Avoiding Your Past Mistakes - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Franklin FashayaYou and your ex probably had some issues that made him to breakup with you. This made you devastated and regret your actions. But don't worry! Now is the time to sit down, think of those issues, remember the causes, and then be determined to ensure that these mistakes are not repeated. You have ...
Views: 763 - Signs Your Ex Still Loves You - Win Them Back For Good - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Larry GateLove is that miracle that keeps us as one. Sometimes it turns out to be extremely odd. We unknowingly fall in love, the relationship grows and all of a sudden it split up for some reasons that are unavoidable. However, true love doesn’t change even after a split up. Do you still think about your ...
Views: 5463 - Domestic Violence Victims and Soldiers--What Do They Have in Common? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Gayle Joplin Hall“A battlefield is a battlefield. I don’t care where you are fighting it. Unless you have lived through fearing for your life on a nightly basis, you cannot imagine what war is like." - Dr. Gayle J. Hall. A victim of domestic violence fights for her life on a daily basis, just like a soldier ...
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