Settle all critical business before you begin no-contact. (if you have children – decide via YOUR LAWYERS how contact between the parent & child will take place and visitation. Do NOT engage in any conversations with the other parent aside from BUSINESS ONLY!!) !!!This means business only… no personal exchanges!!! … Continue reading
Category Archives: Writings
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Section 1: What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by a traumatic event that is beyond the levels of human experience, such a witnessing a brutal crime, combat in war, or being the victim of a sexual assault or abusive relationship. … Continue reading
The Progression Of Violence
Phase I: The Tension Building Stage The woman tries to calm the man by becoming nurturing, compliant, either anticipating his every whim or staying out of his way. She accepts his abusiveness as legitimately directed towards her. She believes she can prevent his anger from escalating. She becomes his accomplice … Continue reading
Overcoming Fear
Overcoming Fear by Richard Skerritt [Fear is a huge issue for people in abusive situations, because for many of us, there is a compelling need for us to take action to change our situation to protect ourselves. Fear can be paralyzing, especially when we are stepping into the unknown and … Continue reading
Healing, Forgiving and Overcoming Abuse
Healing, Forgiving and Overcoming Abuse By Nancy Richards The soul cannot forgive until it is restored to wholeness and health. In the absence of love—how can one forgive? With an abundance of love, starting with one’s self, forgiveness becomes a viable opportunity. At some point in every abuse survivor’s healing … Continue reading