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Warrior

30th November 201219th October 2023 MeganC43 Comments

I was never a warrior. I was sweet to everyone, responsive to others who seemed happy with me and was pretty sure I lived a charmed life. My parents always told me that I was "too trusting" and, goodness, they were right. My father was protective to the best of his ability. I am sure… Continue reading Warrior →

Posted in VictimsTagged abuser's tactics, boundaries, courage, Megan C, recovery

Secrets

20th November 201225th April 2013 MeganC33 Comments

Last week, I shared a secret with Pastor Jeff Crippen. I told him that, even though I had received a letter from my former abusive counselor offering me help, I had been the one to initiate the counseling. I called HIM. I have been very ashamed of this. If anyone asks this man to leave… Continue reading Secrets →

Posted in VictimsTagged abuser's tactics, awakening moments, courage, false guilt, Megan C, recovery

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    Barbara Roberts on From Support to Protection — by Don Hennessy. We Need to Protect the Target Woman and Sanction her Abuser23rd May 2026

    The way our words and our concerns can be heard / misheard, and interpreted / misinterpreted by other people is…

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    Barbara Roberts on From Support to Protection — by Don Hennessy. We Need to Protect the Target Woman and Sanction her Abuser23rd May 2026

    Thanks Maxim for clarifying your intent, and I'm glad to understand you better. :)

  3. Maxim's avatar
    Maxim on From Support to Protection — by Don Hennessy. We Need to Protect the Target Woman and Sanction her Abuser23rd May 2026

    Reflecting on our exchange afterward, I realized I did not communicate my perspective as clearly or carefully as I intended.…

  4. Maxim's avatar
    Maxim on From Support to Protection — by Don Hennessy. We Need to Protect the Target Woman and Sanction her Abuser23rd May 2026

    I appreciate your thoughtful reply, and I certainly agree that immediate protection and practical intervention matter deeply, especially in high-risk…

  5. Barbara Roberts's avatar
    Barbara Roberts on From Support to Protection — by Don Hennessy. We Need to Protect the Target Woman and Sanction her Abuser23rd May 2026

    Maxim, I think it's unfair of you to critique Don's article for not talking about primary prevention. Primary prevention has…

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