Abuse in itself is any ugly word. For those of us who have been abused as children, just the word can make us think about the trauma which we once endured. My past does still haunt me, not as often as it used to, but definitely more than I would like it to. The problem ...
Abuse has no definitive boundaries considering it can involve anything from the occasional verbal abuse to the more extreme abuse that can include derogatory verbal, sexual, physical and mental maltreatment that occurs on a regular basis. In an ideal environment children will typically do as their parents or guardians do, not as they say. This ...
Abuse can be a vicious cycle that never ends, unless you know what to look for in yourself and others. Both the abuser and the abused play a significant role in this cycle, and in many cases, neither one is willing to admit that there is a problem. According to Beverly Engel, author of Breaking ...
*Please note that before I begin with my experiences with domestic violence, I will be referring often to women being the victims. This is not always the case. Men are often victims, as well. I worked in woman’s shelter, therefore, my referrals to women being the victims are from stories I had encountered, personally. For ...
