Psychopath, Sociopath — is there a difference?

Recently there was some discussion at this blog about the differences (if any) between the terms "psychopath" and "sociopath. (The discussion was in the comments thread of the post My Own Private Dexter.) I contacted Dr George Simon Jr, PhD, psychologist, author and blogger (also his articles here) to ask his opinion on the meanings… Continue reading Psychopath, Sociopath — is there a difference?

ADD/ADHD and Abuse in Marriage

Recently I was talking to a survivor with adult ADHD, and it started me on a path of researching the difficulties in marriages where one partner has ADD or ADHD. My ex told me that he took Ritalin as a child, and he displayed some of the hallmarks of a person with ADHD. In the… Continue reading ADD/ADHD and Abuse in Marriage