Emotional Abuse

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-25

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-19 http://t.co/PwV5UnAu #
If you think it has to be harder for you than for other people, think again: http://t.co/ke7ppnXx #
Would you like to know the way to stop worrying what people think of you? http://t.co/yo9KQoSb #
What stops women doing the thing they know they need to do: http://t.co/ke7ppnXx #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-19

Would you like to know why you’re still thinking about your abusive ex? http://t.co/MH000PzP #
Want to know the key differences between real men who don’t hit women, and violent men, find out here: http://t.co/Jg48gS1g #
Want to discover the dirty word nice women use all the time to beat themselves up: http://t.co/ke7ppnXx #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-11

He’s gone, so what’s stopping you from getting over him? http://t.co/MH000PzP #
What makes women take their abusive partner back, again and again http://t.co/3rHGbXM8 #
The 6 most powerful reasons why women put off leaving an abusive partner http://t.co/5QoEVAES #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-04 http://t.co/FKmcAX1C #
Can a man be guilty of domestic violence, if he […]

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-04

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-27 http://t.co/FLVv12wB #
How To Have An Emotionally Abusive Relationship Top 10 Tips http://t.co/Nuljh2pj #
“How can I ever trust again?” http://t.co/xMGVN0fD #
What makes women take their abusive partner back, again and again http://t.co/3rHGbXM8 #
An important part of building self-worth is not worrying what other people think about you: http://t.co/yo9KQoSb #
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“How can I ever trust again?”

One very common problem faced by women who’ve been through the mincing machine of an abusive relationship is: how do you ever trust again?  And how do you learn to trust safely, and wisely?  There is a massive need abused women have for a surefire way of knowing who to trust, how to trust, and […]

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-27

What makes a woman who has been hit by man willing to believe it won’t happen again? http://t.co/K73xq5aZ #
What stops women doing the thing they know they need to do: http://t.co/ke7ppnXx #
What makes women prepared to settle for any partner who happens along: http://t.co/Rw3IHVwP #
5) When Prince Charming morphs into Mr Nasty, what happens to you? […]

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“Why Can’t He..?”

 “Why can’t he behave like a normal person?” Geri asked.
Because I was pushed for time, but wanted to reply, I gave her the short answer.  I’ve no doubt your head already knows the answer as well as I do, but maybe your feelings play tricks on you, just like Geri’s feelings do.
The short answer goes […]

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“And… and… and-ing”

Last week, I listened to an interview on Desert Island Discs with Lord Victor Adebowale, who started his working life as a street sweeper and went on becoming one of Britain’s rare black life peers.  It was an inspirational interview, thanks to Lord Adebowale’s mental attitude.  You can listen to the interview here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/desert-island-discs/castaway/40871661#b016kgtz
When asked about […]

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“Is it me?”

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if, once an abusive relationship broke up, all the emotional damage magically disappeared?  Just the way some people wish it would, when they don’t understand – and don’t want to understand – about the reality of emotional abuse.
You and I know it’s not that easy.  There are layers and layers of […]

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Wanda’s molehill

“Annie, I don’t know what to do.  Things really are better with my husband,.  He’s trying hard.  But when communication breaks down between us, I start telling myself it’s hopeless, and I have to leave – even though that’s the last thing I want to do do.  Help, please.” 
Dear Wanda,
You and I have been in […]

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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.