Does the victim recognize the abusive patterns? Depending what you mean by 'recognise' I think that question can be answered "no", and "yes", and "both". Backstory: This post was prompted by something Darby Strickland said when explaining CCEF's Counseling Abusive Marriages course. She said: "Until both spouses recognize the abusive patterns, counseling can actually perpetuate the… Continue reading Does the victim recognize the abusive patterns? Yes, and no. And then, by degrees, YES!
Tag: abuser’s mentality
Keep Your Accusation Radar Up — It Detects Abusers
I have written on this subject before, just last September — but it comes around in my mind once more as 2015 begins. Here is a fact that will serve you well in helping identify and defend against an abuser: Abusers are accusers. A normal, healthy, safe relationship is not characterized by accusations. If someone is… Continue reading Keep Your Accusation Radar Up — It Detects Abusers
