Review of Gary Chapman’s book “Desperate Marriages” — by ‘Avid Reader’

We encourage readers to go here to vote on this review at Amazon where it was originally published. Dr. Gary Chapman is one of the leading Christian teachers on marriage. His book, The Five Love Languages, has sold millions of copies. Having read that book, you can tell that he has a heart for people. That’s why this… Continue reading Review of Gary Chapman’s book “Desperate Marriages” — by ‘Avid Reader’

The Myth of “Stockholm Syndrome” and other labels which are used to discredit and pathologize victims of abuse

When I first read about "Stockholm Syndrome" I was delighted because it seemed to explain some of my feelings and thoughts towards my husband when I was married to him. And it seemed to explain why I found it so hard to identify that he was in fact abusing me — and how hard it… Continue reading The Myth of “Stockholm Syndrome” and other labels which are used to discredit and pathologize victims of abuse