Abusers usually portray themselves as victims, as most of our readers are well aware. Are there any distinguishing marks of a pretend victim as opposed to a true victim of domestic abuse? I began thinking about this because of a comment that one of our readers, Nyssa, made in another post. Here's what she said:… Continue reading Marks of a pretend victim versus a true victim
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Abuser Tactics: But He Looks so Harmless
Well, here is Tobasco the kitty, a member of our family. Doesn't he look cuddly and cute? Last night he was curled up just like this on my wife's lap, purring away in contentment. And then she did something Tobasco didn't like. She moved her hand and disturbed his repose. So he fanged her. Sunk… Continue reading Abuser Tactics: But He Looks so Harmless
