Learning to Love My Children After Abuse

I did not grow up feeling loved, validated or cherished by my mother. It is difficult for me to pour these words out because I desire to honor her. She died in 1998, along with my father in a car accident. I believe, with all my heart, that my mother did the very best she… Continue reading Learning to Love My Children After Abuse

Parenting after Separating from Your Abusive Ex — by Dr George Simon Jr

Parents who’ve managed to extricate themselves from an abusive relationship often wonder what they need to do to ensure that their children will survive the ordeal in an emotionally healthy manner and not go on to repeat the irresponsible behaviors and abusive conduct they witnessed growing up. And while there’s no simple, reliable “formula” for… Continue reading Parenting after Separating from Your Abusive Ex — by Dr George Simon Jr