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So, how could you have…?

So, how could you have spotted him, had you been that way minded?  Let’s count the ways:

First, as mentioned last week, intuition raised the red flag. 

 

Second, there was something about his social persona that you didn’t quite like.  Was he a bit boastful?  A bit self-centred?  Self-opinionated?  Did he thrill, almost embarrassingly, to the sound […]

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-06-03

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-27 http://t.co/6Mhl27Vz #
Would you like to know the way to stop worrying what people think of you? http://t.co/yo9GiORh #
1) What makes Mr Nasty so attractive to women? http://t.co/RCMakQgi #
There are 8 kinds of men who hit women, you can read about them here: http://t.co/Jg43Ji0m #
Would you like to know why you’re still […]

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Could You Have Spotted An Abusive Man?

When bad things happen – like an abusive man tearing apart the fragile fabric of your life –it’s a huge thing to deal with. So, you really don’t want to feel in any way responsible for what happened to you.
A lot of women tell me they couldn’t possibly have seen it coming.  Nobody saw it […]

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-27

The ten worst things you can do that actually encourage emotional abuse: http://t.co/MENpXbwl #
What stops women doing the thing they know they need to do: http://t.co/ke7ppnXx #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-20 http://t.co/Tp82l2lL #
What makes women take their abusive partner back, again and again http://t.co/3rHGbXM8 #
Do you want to know how to guarantee an emotionally […]

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“All I ever wanted was to be loved…”

As the mother of three young children, Nuala is struggling to come to terms with walking away from an emotionally abusive husband.  She’s strong, she’s bright, she’s unusually clear about the reality of the situation – maybe because she’s a coach – and, like every other woman in her situation, she’s frightened.
She’s frightened about her […]

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-20

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-13 http://t.co/lum2EEM2 #
Real men don’t hit women, but what else do they not do? http://t.co/K73xq5aZ #
The simple recipe guaranteed to create an emotionally abusive relationship http://t.co/MENpXbwl #
Learn know how to spot an abusive man before he breaks your heart http://t.co/gtNCxWZ8 #
Find out how you can stop comparing yourself to other women, […]

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“Thank God, It’s Monday!”

When you’re in an abusive relationship your life doesn’t matter, but the day of the week surely does.  Talking with a new client today, I was reminded of something I’d completely forgotten: “Thank-G-d-It’s-Monday” syndrome.  You’re probably familiar with it.
It’s what happens when you’ve been in the relationship long enough to realize that “less” is still […]

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-13

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-06 http://t.co/wYnvDusE #
Top 10 Ways NOT To Be Happy http://t.co/ShMrDBQI #
Are You A Patient Gardener? http://t.co/zKHGpHao #

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Are You A Patient Gardener?

“You talk about the pursuit of happiness, don’t you?” my lovely partner said, looked at me almost accusingly.  (He doesn’t really do “accusing.” )
“Absolutely not”, I replied.  “As far as I can see, the faster you pursue happiness, the faster it runs away from you.”
The pursuit of happiness is a great and romantic notion.  Too often, […]

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The 5 Simple Steps to Healing from Narcissistic Abuse

Over the next 5 days, I'll send you some lessons and tips that I've found have really helped women to heal from narcissistic abuse.  Starting with the basics.