Stockholm syndrome is actually a way of coping when someone is in an abusive situation where they feel they have no control and/or may believe that they cannot safely leave the abuser. It functions like a pair of invisible handcuffs. It keeps you circling with no exit (Narcissist Merry-Go-Round). From the outside, […]
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Empathy – Essential For Your Relationships To Be Healthy And Loving
Ask most people what is on their list for the “perfect mate” or even friends and relatives, you will hear lots of things. Probably looks, sense of humor, intelligence will show up on most lists. But something you are highly unlikely to hear – Empathy. Empathy, what does that even really mean? Think […]
Sticks & Stones May Break My Bones, And Names Will Really Hurt Me!
Abuse is certainly not new nor evolving but our recognition of what abuse is, hopefully is improving. Many years ago it was considered acceptable to hit women, children and pets. It took a long time to get to the point where we as a society realized that we needed to stop the physical […]