We do not often feature abusive comments that we receive because 1) we don't want to give attention to them, and 2) they are not really worth the time and energy to respond to. However, once in a while, and this is one of those once-in-a-while times, we put one out there for all of… Continue reading What About Bob?: An Abuser’s Tactics Named and Exposed
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The language of abusers who portray themselves as victims — Vagueness & Contradictions
When I'm listening to a person who is complaining about their spouse or their marriage, I want to discern whether they are a victim or a perpetrator. Does this mean I am suspicious of all disclosures of abuse? Yes; and no. In most cases, the person's words (and body language, if I'm able to see… Continue reading The language of abusers who portray themselves as victims — Vagueness & Contradictions
