When the kids blame the victim too

When the victim's children blame the victim for breaking up the family, it's doubly painful. And really tricky to navigate because the survivor has to try to speak the truth without unduly denigrating the abuser, and remain a good parent who loves, nurtures, educates and appropriately disciplines the kids — all things that the abuser… Continue reading When the kids blame the victim too

“I am abused.” Those words are so hard to say

Note: this post ("I am abused". Those words are so hard to say. [Internet Archive link]) was first published at my [old] notunderbondage blog before I'd made contact with Jeff Crippen and joined ACFJ. [Click here for the home page of the new Not Under Bondage website. Editors.] *** Every survivor of abuse will identify… Continue reading “I am abused.” Those words are so hard to say