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Added by Amy on December 17, 2008 at 9:50pm — 3 Comments

A free tutorial on emotional abuse. (Looks good so far)

http://www.youareatarget.com/stop.html I just signed up for this tutorial and I'm looking through it right now. It seems to be a very good learning tool chock full of information. However I have not had time yet to go past the first couple of pages. It is self paced and you can do it over as many times as you wish. Continue

Added by Amy on December 13, 2008 at 2:51am — 3 Comments

The worst Scenario ~ what we pray won't happen

I ran across this blog and it has made me realize just how many people and families are suffering out there because of the worst outcome that abuse can cause. There are unbelievable numbers of missing people out there who have loved ones looking for them some for 20 or more years. Many victims are children, and teens, but many are mothers and fathers, ex-girlfriends and ex-boyfriends. This site is another ning.blog started by some very amazing women who put a network together to bring the famil… Continue

Added by Amy on December 11, 2008 at 2:08am — 2 Comments

A Families Quandary ~ Our Sociopath, Narcissist 83 years old Mother may be near to her death.

What is the quandary you ask? Well I would have to say that a half of a century of emotional abuse and neglect can alter your thoughts and feeling on how you react in certain situations. If our mother was a loving human being who nurtured us and respected us and made us feel loved and cared about, it would be a normal reaction to want to be with her for her final days with us. However after years of being emotionally abused and attacked by her at every chance, the thought is to not bother, and n… Continue

Added by Amy on November 24, 2008 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments

Diagnosing Child Abuse

Unquestionably, child abuse is one of the most devastating and horrendous issues faced by health practitioners. Not only because of the vulnerability of the victim and the implications for their future health but also because of the senselessness of this violence. In a BMJ editorial, Naomi Sugar explains current research and makes a case for putting money towards the research needed to refine the medical field’s understand… Continue

Added by Amy on November 23, 2008 at 4:03pm — 2 Comments

Researchers want to know about your experience with a psychopath

Sunday, 2 November 2008 @ 11:43am • My Weblog Plenty of scientific researchers have studied psychopaths. But few have studied the victims of psychopaths, so there is little documentation of what we have all been through. Perhaps that is beginning to change. Lovefraud has been contacted by a researcher from Carleton University in Ottowa, Ontario, Canada. She is conducting a study entitled Victimization, coping, and social support of adult survivors of psychopaths. The graduate student is worki… Continue

Added by Amy on November 4, 2008 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Spotting Elder Abuse

Spotting Elder AbuseThis site is dedicated to victims of elder abuse and their families. "Elder Abuse is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring in any relationship where there is an expectation of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person”. Continue

Added by Amy on November 1, 2008 at 8:13pm — No Comments

ABUSE COMES IN ALL FORMS! IT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE~ GENDER ~ AGE ~ ORIGIN ~ SOCIAL STATUS~ RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION ~ WE MUST FIGHT TO STOP THE CYCLE NOW!

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Added by Amy on October 26, 2008 at 7:50pm — No Comments

DANGEROUS MAN QUIZ~ Are you at risk?

Take the quizzes and see! If you are, find out what you can do to change your odds AND YOUR CHOICES! http://www.saferelationships.com/Quiz.html Knowledge is power the more we know about ourselves the safer and happier we will be. Continue

Added by Amy on October 26, 2008 at 7:36pm — 1 Comment

STARVE THE VAMPIRE!

I love that term! It is so fitting and true, and I know that it really works.It worked for me and my son in our situations. Great advice for anyone dealing with a Sociopath. I am going to make myself a sign as a reminder and put one on the bathroom mirror, one in my car and one in my office at work. STARVE YOUR EMOTIONAL VAMPIRE I STARVED MINE AND HE MOVED ON http://www.saferelationships.com/starvethevampire.htm Continue

Added by Amy on October 26, 2008 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment