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| My boyfriend is mistreating me, should I leave him? | 1/30/2010 | Dianne Schwartz |
Q: When in high school I decided to go out with someone and we have been together for about 4 years. He ... A: I don't feel that the two of you are good together. You can't control or try to change another ...
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| foster home abuse | 1/25/2010 | Susan Blocker |
Q: I am 31 years old and i was the abused child i kept it quiet out of shame.My foster father beat and ... A: I appreciate your inquiry. I am sorry for the emotional stress that you have been experiencing due ...
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| Domestic Violence and the aftremath | 1/23/2010 | Laura Giles |
Q: My name is Angel and I am a 27 year old female. I was in a 5month relationship with my fiance. HE ... A: You are in a typical domestic violence relationship. Violence escalates when there is a pregnancy. ...
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| Sister is victim of domestic abuse and police are not interested... | 1/20/2010 | Dianne Schwartz |
Q: I'm 34 and my sister's 29. We're from Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. Recently she told me she'd ... A: I've had other women from the UK complain about the laws regarding domestic violence. I'm going to ...
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| Help | 1/18/2010 | Dianne Schwartz |
Q: I have been living with a man for 3 years. I have phyiscal and mental disorders. However, I am ... A: Call your local shelter for battered women and see what resources they can give you. They are ...
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| scared and confused | 1/15/2010 | Susan Blocker |
Q: I have been married for almost 14 years, have 2 amazing and wonderful boys and love my husband, but ... A: I appreciate your inquiry and I do hope that you and your children are safe an well. NO, you are not ...
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| I'm Not Sure If It Is Abuse??? | 1/14/2010 | Chardonnay Nicole Thomas |
Q: Good Morning. My husband and I have been married for seven years. We have two daughters that are ... A: I was so glad to hear from you again!! There are some questioners that I have that just stay on my ...
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| Am I crazy or is this real? | 1/13/2010 | Chardonnay Nicole Thomas |
Q: I have been married to my husband for 3.5 years. It seems to me he is abusive in is talking and ... A: You actually posed a good question. The way that your husband is acting is often how a lot of abuse ...
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| What do I do now? | 1/9/2010 | Chardonnay Nicole Thomas |
Q: I am hoping to get some help from what happened last night with my husband but it was also a result ... A: You know, a lot of women that contact me already know what they should do in their relationships, ...
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| i need some help | 1/6/2010 | Susan Blocker |
Q: ok so i was in an abusive relationship with a boyfriend (with whom i lived) for a little under a ... A: I hope that you are doing well this day. I am sorry for the abuse that you suffered at the hands of ...
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| I'm Not Sure If It Is Abuse??? | 1/4/2010 | Chardonnay Nicole Thomas |
Q: Good Morning. My husband and I have been married for seven years. We have two daughters that are ... A: I apologize for the delay in my response to you. Your question does not warrant a difficult answer ...
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| Spousal Abuse | 12/29/2009 | Kriss Mitchell, M.Ed, LPC, CRC, CNHP |
Q: My husband & I have been married for 10 years & have 3 small girls.Thru the years he has pushed me ... A: ...I can hear that you are trying to do the right thing and I hope that what I am able to say to you ...
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| im suicidal, my husband says he doesnt love me. please help? | 12/22/2009 | Chardonnay Nicole Thomas |
Q: im 24,my husband is 30 together nearly 4 years, married 8 months when he gets angry he calls me b i ... A: First, I must tell you that suicide is never the answer for any problem, yes life can be bleak and ...
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| Will he ever change? Should I leave him? | 12/21/2009 | Kriss Mitchell, M.Ed, LPC, CRC, CNHP |
Q: I have been with my husband for 6 years, marrying in June 09. We have lived together for 5 years and ... A: I can respect that decision, although you are right, I do believe he is copping out. Anger ...
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| Abusive Parents - Psych - Huck Finn rewrite | 12/21/2009 | Chardonnay Nicole Thomas |
Q: My name's Samantha R.S. and for an english assignment our class had to write a modern day version of ... A: Actually, your questions vary because every individual responds to situations differently. But from ...
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| Will he ever change? Should I leave him? | 12/20/2009 | Kriss Mitchell, M.Ed, LPC, CRC, CNHP |
Q: I have been with my husband for 6 years, marrying in June 09. We have lived together for 5 years and ... A: You ask a very good and insightful question. Obviously, every person is unique in the way that they ...
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| communication | 12/19/2009 | Susan Blocker |
Q: how do i have a discussion or ask a question without husband becoming agitated and violent? what is ... A: I appreciate your inquiry. Hmmmmmm unfortunately your question is kind of difficult to answer in a ...
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| DV | 12/13/2009 | Kriss Mitchell, M.Ed, LPC, CRC, CNHP |
Q: I have been with my bf for 7 yrs. in the first 3 months he tried to strangle me in a drunken rage. ... A: In answer to your question, counseling would be an option. From what it sounds like, alcohol is ...
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| physicial abusive husband | 12/7/2009 | Kriss Mitchell, M.Ed, LPC, CRC, CNHP |
Q: When the husband is physically abusive when in an anger rage, can this person change and not abuse ... A: In answer to your question, the short answer is no. Men who behave like this usually have some kind ...
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| Abusive Husband | 11/25/2009 | Tonya Genison Prince |
Q: I am a happy person. I wake up happy. My husband wakes up in a bad mood, 6 days out of the week. ... A: It sounds like your husband might be exhibiting some behaviors that are abusive. Put downs, ...
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| Violent Husband | 11/23/2009 | Chardonnay Nicole Thomas |
Q: I have been with my husband since 1999, we had a daughter in 2000 and I got pregnant with my son and ... A: Marisol (love your name!!) Hi and how are you? I can just about imagine that you have had better ...
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| Domestic Violence | 11/21/2009 | Tonya Genison Prince |
Q: I have a question about domestic violence. I am not really sure where to start because this is very ... A: I’m sorry to hear about your situation but I am glad to see that you are seeking help. There are ...
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| Is this emotional abuse? | 11/19/2009 | Chardonnay Nicole Thomas |
Q: I have been married 8 years. At first he was funny, charming, would go out of his way to do ... A: Anne, Hi, how are you? Yes, you are being abused emotionally. Many people try to downplay ...
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| Emotionally Abused with Toddler in Home | 11/19/2009 | Laura Giles |
Q: I am young and scared. I am 22 years old and a mother of a 12 month old beautiful baby girl. I have ... A: First of all, you HAVE TO tell your parents how he treats you. The silence is what allows the abuse ...
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| parenting after domestic violence | 11/15/2009 | Tonya Genison Prince |
Q: My 15 year old daughter and I are now in the process of divorce after leaving an abusive 22 year old ... A: Greetings, I am very sorry that you and your daughter are having to go through this struggle. You ...
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| Can we get through this. | 11/14/2009 | Susan Blocker |
Q: Here is my situation. My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 7 years, we now have a 2 1/2 ... A: I appreciate your inquiry and I am so sorry for the pain that you are enduring at the hands of your ...
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| Crazy for even thinking I could save my abusive relationship? | 11/14/2009 | Chardonnay Nicole Thomas |
Q: I'm a 27 yr old mom of 3. I just left my abusive relationship of 2 and 1/2 yrs a couple days ago. ... A: I can tell from your question to me that you obviously have low self-esteem and such a low regard ...
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| Domestic Violence | 11/13/2009 | Chardonnay Nicole Thomas |
Q: My situation is this: married for 16 years, three kids together. I the stay at home Mom. He abused ... A: Your situation pertains to the legal side of things from this point on. You stated that you were ...
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| What to do with a daughter? | 11/13/2009 | Dianne Schwartz |
Q: My wife and I feel stuck in a situation and have no idea where or how to move forward. Our daughter ... A: I understand your worry and frustration and rather than give all the advice I have in my book as my ...
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| Domestic Violence | 11/13/2009 | Susan Blocker |
Q: My wife and I are dealing with a situation that has grown to the point that we no longer know what ... A: I thank you for your inquiry. I understand your concern for the safety of your daughter. What can ...
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| verbal abuse of 13 year old by father | 11/7/2009 | Chardonnay Nicole Thomas |
Q: I have been divorced from an abusive husband for 11 years. He has primary custody of my daughter. He ... A: Rebecca, It is unfortunate that your daughter is experiencing abuse from her father. I think ...
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| Physically abusive sibling who's out of control | 11/6/2009 | Chardonnay Nicole Thomas |
Q: My brother for the past 5 years since released from prison has been hitting me and disrespecting me, ... A: Tolerating abuse from anyone is, just in plain words: "not cool." Your brother is abusing you and I ...
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| domestic assult | 11/5/2009 | Chardonnay Nicole Thomas |
Q: I am going through hell right now. I have known my husnand for 25 years and we have been married for ... A: I guess my first question to you is why? Why are tolerating abuse from your husband and trying to ...
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| my husband doesnt respect me & treat me as i am no one to him! | 11/5/2009 | Susan Blocker |
Q: my husband hide many of his family matters from me.treat me as i am an outsider. when i am at my ... A: I am sorry for the problems you have experienced within your home. I imagine that you do love your ...
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| Will I lose the kids if I report? need help | 11/2/2009 | Susan Blocker |
Q: I need help and stumbled across this forum. My husband and I have been best friends since ... A: I thank you for your inquiry and I am sorry for your pain and suffering. I'd like to first start of ...
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| Will I lose the kids if I report? need help | 11/2/2009 | Dianne Schwartz |
Q: I need help and stumbled across this forum. My husband and I have been best friends since ... A: Jess, He isn't going to change. All abusers blame their victims or are defending themselves. His ...
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| Will I lose the kids if I report? Is there another way? | 11/2/2009 | Chardonnay Nicole Thomas |
Q: I need help and stumbled across this forum. My husband and I have been best friends since ... A: My biggest concern from reading your question to me is that you are considering staying in a ...
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| Need help. Will I lose the kids if I report? Is there another way? | 11/2/2009 | Laura Giles |
Q: I need help and stumbled across this forum. My husband and I have been best friends since ... A: I want you to go back and read what you just sent me and ask yourself if this sounds like a rational ...
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| Abused... don't know what to do- will I lose the kids? | 11/2/2009 | Tonya Genison Prince |
Q: I need help and stumbled across this forum. My husband and I have been best friends since ... A: You are so brave to reach out like this. I am saddened to hear about what you are enduring. First ...
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| Starting Domestic Violence for Women Group | 10/23/2009 | Annie Kaszina |
Q: I'm an Expressive Arts Therapy Clinical Trainee co-facilitating a DV group for women in November. ... A: First let me say that I have seen therapists who work through art do extremely effective work, ...
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