When the victim's children blame the victim for breaking up the family, it's doubly painful. And really tricky to navigate because the survivor has to try to speak the truth without unduly denigrating the abuser, and remain a good parent who loves, nurtures, educates and appropriately disciplines the kids — all things that the abuser… Continue reading When the kids blame the victim too
Tag: emotional abuse
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
