Abusers almost always abuse in secret, unless they have gotten sloppy . . . and then they leak. But that is a different blog post. For the most part, abusers jab and mock (emotionally, physically and verbally) when no one but the victim can feel it, see it or hear it. This is part of… Continue reading They Do It in Secret
Tag: covert aggression
Holiday season means more stress for victims of abuse, especially in visitation
As we round the bend of Christmas, many of our readers are facing the more than usually intense anguish of having to interact with their abuser. Those who are still living with an abuser often find that holiday seasons are the most difficult times to get through. Trying to keep the kids happy and reasonably… Continue reading Holiday season means more stress for victims of abuse, especially in visitation