That lonely, frightening abyss of abuse. To the outside world, you may appear to have the ideal life, but the inside walls tell a different story. When does conflict become abusive, emotionally, spiritually, or physically? And who defines abuse? When and how does it end and how does one escape? How does one ever trust again? What about sibling abuse, marital rape, alcohol abuse, and child abuse? And what constitutes parental abuse? This Matters of the Heart room is designed to be a haven for those buried in the abyss of abuse and looking for a way out or a shoulder to lean on. Below, you will find brief intros to each posting.
~ Brief Intros to Current Postings ~
Commonsense Approach to Domestic Violence by Regena English
Domestic violence, the catch phrase for the past ten years. People use the words as if they represent an incurable disease rather than what it really is, deplorable human behaviors. It doesn't matter how many times Oprah, Sally, or Montel talk about domestic violence, it is still happening to many of their audience members and viewers. Why? Read More . . .
Break the Pattern of Abusive Relationships by Nancy Fagan, M.S.
Women who get involved with abusive men are typically those who had abusive childhood home environments. This kind of upbringing tends to normalize abusive behavior in all relationships. What this means is that women from this kind of a background are not as keen to the subtleties of abuse the way "healthy" women are. Read More . . .
If you believe that you are suffering from past or present emotional abuse, buy this book, Emotional Abuse. It will help you educate and free yourself. |
This compassionate resource helps survivors to identify the sexual effects of sexual abuse, eliminate negative sexual behavior and resolve specific problems, gain control over upsetting automatic reactions to touch and sex, and develop a healthy sexual self-concept. |
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