Verbal abuse in marriages unlike physical abuse can't be easily noticed by outsiders. Although there are ways to prove this an abuse victim choses to refrain for taking a step to break the cycle of abuse.
Often times the victims in their mind blame theselves for spouse's rude and verbal abuse. And continue to accept or tolerate this abuse hoping that the spouse will understand and stop this offending them.
But what the victims often don't realize is that lack of action against this abuse... Read Full Story
Baptism comes from the Greek word "baptizo" which means "to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet), to dip repeatedly, to immerse, to submerge, to wash, to make clean with water." It is clear from it's definition baptism is more than just a sprinkling. Not only from the Greek definition do we find this, but also in its usage in Scripture we can see this is true. For "we are buried with him in baptism…" Rom. 6:4. So it is clear a complete submerging is what is referred to in the Bible. Baptism in the... Read Full Story
The narcissist and his image are indistinguishable. He/she creates, embellishes and protects a gilted persona over an entire lifetime. Being attractive, mentally superior, socially adept, well connected and physically vigorous are essential to his identity. Aging is a horrifying prospect for the narcissist. The narcissist will go to the greatest lengths to keep himself/herself looking young with plastic surgery and a variety of aesthetic enhancements. Narcissists are extremely envious... Read Full Story
Those who live in the shadow of the narcissist are often children who catered to the needs of their narcissistic parent(s). These children experience feelings of helplessness, depression and rage. Those who have been unloved turn to the narcissist to satisfy their deep emotional hunger for validation. Linda Martinez-Lewi, Ph.D. Telephone Consultation Email:lmlphd@gmail.com Read Full Story
Something's just not right in your relationship, and you can't put your finger on it. So here's some help. If your mate is displaying a combination of these behaviors, then you may have a potential batterer on your hands. 1. A PUSH FOR QUICK INVOLVEMENT : Comes on very strong , claiming, "I've never felt loved like this by anyone." An abuser pressures the woman for an exclusive commitment almost immediately. Wants intimacy immediately. 2. JEALOUSY : excessively possessive; calls constantly... Read Full Story
High functioning narcissists are exceedingly charming, even electrifying. Their persona of magnetic confidence is hypnotic. If they wield a lot of power in the world, those who work for them treat the narcissist like a superior human being. There isn't anything a narcissist will not do for someone who will fulfill his/her needs and desires, providing them with a valuable return for their efforts: a lucrative business partnership, a new exciting romantic/ sexual arrangement, phenomenal... Read Full Story
High functioning narcissists are exceedingly charming, even electrifying. Their persona of magnetic confidence is hypnotic. If they wield a lot of power in the world, those who work for them treat the narcissist like a superior human being. There isn't anything a narcissist will not do for someone who will fulfill his/her needs and desires, providing them with a valuable return for their efforts: a lucrative business partnership, a new exciting romantic/ sexual arrangement, phenomenal... Read Full Story
Excerpts from: UNDERSTANDING THE BATTERER IN CUSTODY AND VISITATION DISPUTES by R. Lundy Bancroft An abuser focuses on being charming and persuasive during a custody dispute, with an effect that can be highly misleading to Guardians ad Litem, court mediators, judges, police officers, therapists, family members, and friends. He can be skilled at discussing his hurt feelings and at characterizing the relationship as mutually destructive. He will often admit to some milder acts of violence... Read Full Story
What Can a Therapist Do For Me? Part 1: Questions and Answers What can therapy do for you? Chances are, if you've been abused, you've been advised to get therapy. A lot of well-meaning people have said that, but something is holding you back. Let's look into the whole concept of therapy in a Question and Answer format. Q.: What does "getting therapy" mean? A.: If your body was causing you as much pain as your emotions are now, you'd rush to an emergency room. But for some reason, society... Read Full Story
Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, is relatively common yet it's not talked about very much. With at least two to three percent of the population suffering from BPD (by conservative estimates), there are many millions of kids--now adults--who were likely raised by someone with its symptoms. The effects on these adult children can be profound and long-lasting. Growing up, did your parent: * tease you, often cruelly, about physical attributes, mental abilities, intelligence or habits... Read Full Story
