Tag Archives: Abuse

The abusers — actors in disguise

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Nyx

First, and foremost, abusers are actors. It makes no difference what gender the abusive personality is, their primary skill is to emulate normal behaviour in order to disguise their own condition. I have spoken to many victims of abuse who … Continue reading →

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How to Build Self-Esteem After a Verbally Abusive Relationship

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Nyx

Moving on after a verbally abusive relationship is challenging because your abuser has convinced you that your character is somehow deficient. Verbal abuse can leave you with enduring psychological wounds; scars that can influence every part of your life and … Continue reading →

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Emotional Rape Syndrome: What is Emotional Rape?

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Nyx

Emotional rape has many similarities to physical rape, particularly date rape. Date rape involves the sexual use of someone’s body without consent. In a like manner, emotional rape is the use of someone’s higher emotions, such as love, without consent. … Continue reading →

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Relationship Red Flags

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Nyx

Relationship Red Flags Kristina de la Cal A happy, healthy and balanced relationship is one that consists of mutual respect, open and honest communication, and a genuine appreciation for one another. Of course no relationship is perfect and there will … Continue reading →

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Love Yourself or The Art of High Self-Esteem

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Nyx

To love yourself means to accept yourself as you are and to come to terms with those aspects of yourself that you cannot change. It means to have high self-esteem, self-respect and a positive self-image. Needless to say, it does … Continue reading →

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