The Fallacy of Making Our Healing Dependent On Those Who Hurt Us

I learned a tough lesson as I went through my divorce: "Don't make your healing dependent on the one who hurt you". Even after I "learned" this truth, unwittingly I fell into the trap over and over again. We can all easily fall prey to this mindset, but as long as we are there we… Continue reading The Fallacy of Making Our Healing Dependent On Those Who Hurt Us

Equity rescuing, and how it pertains to Phase Two of an abusive relationship

Megan's post Stunned Again described three phases of an abusive relationship. I was going to add a lengthy comment on that post about something that can play out in Phase Two, but I've decided to make it a new post instead. To refresh your memory, here is what Megan wrote about Phase Two: Phase 2:… Continue reading Equity rescuing, and how it pertains to Phase Two of an abusive relationship