Cross-hairs. Laser sights. Bulls-eyes. FIRE! Abusers have targets. They select them. They keep them in their sights. Abuse victims can probably identify with the image of living every day, moment by moment, with a laser dot on their forehead, heart, or back. A constant reminder that a shot could be fired any second. For any… Continue reading How Abusers Select a Target – Laser Dot On
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Isolating the victim from her family of origin (and the family of Christ)
Just a quick post to let you know that Cindy Burrell's latest post Isolation: another weapon in the abuser's arsenal is well worth a read. It discusses the situation where the victim (under pressure from the abuser) cuts herself off from her family of origin. As I read Cindy's post, it occurred to me that… Continue reading Isolating the victim from her family of origin (and the family of Christ)
