Thursday, December 4, 2003More musingsI'm not quite finished yet - unfortunately for those who would predict my downfall. As I've stated in other posts - one of which I wrote the other day - I've been doing more heavy-duty research into domestic violence. One of the things that finally clicked with me today is something I've found out... Sign in to see full entry.posted by kidnykid at 1:06 PM Comments (0) (link) Let me see how many times I can deliver this particular message...One of the most consistent behavior patterns of the abuser is that he delivers the message that his victim (in this case, me) is absolutely crazy - that she (and it's generally a "she") is deranged or otherwise psychologically unstable. As I like to tell people when this subject comes up, "Geez, at... Sign in to see full entry.posted by kidnykid at 11:57 AM Comments (2) (link) The worst thing a victim can doThe worst thing someone like me can do is to remain silent. Close behind that is the idea of doing what the abuser wants just because the abuser suggests it. My informant has told me that one of the essays on my former partner's website was written with me in mind. What my former partner wrote in... Sign in to see full entry.posted by kidnykid at 11:25 AM Comments (0) (link) |
About this BlogThe name of the post is derived from a Francis Schaeffer book, and intended to rebut something I'd seen on the Internet. The blog itself is about what I've learned about relationships from the ones I've had, and the ones I've observed. It will not be pleasant to read, and might wander off-topic occasionally, but is intended to be a long-term blog reading like a public journal. Links |
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