Never try to "mind-read" or second-guess why somebody is doing something, especially when they're doing something hurtful. There's no way for you to really know, and in the end, it's irrelevant. Getting caught up in what might be going on in an aggressor's mind is a good way to get sidetracked from the really pertinent… Continue reading Thursday Thought — Judge Actions, Not Intentions
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Thursday Thought — He’s just insecure.
We often hear statements like this about abusers: "Well, you know, he grew up in an abusive environment" or "He is insecure, so you just need to love him more and be patient." These statements and similar statements can come from friends, family members, church leaders, victims, authors, and even professional counselors. The beliefs behind such… Continue reading Thursday Thought — He’s just insecure.
