Being married to an angry man is scary because it’s unpredictable. It’s only natural to make like a turtle and retreat into your shell because it can really hurt to get the brunt of his anger. Your brain works overtime thinking of ways to protect yourself, which is exhausting and stressful. It can also make… Read More »
Physical abuse in your own home is one of the scariest things you can experience. If you’re not safe with your own husband, then when are you ever safe? Everyone who knows you and loves you may get scared too and say you have to get out of that relationship so you’ll be safe. They’ll… Read More »
If you’re seeing the early signs of a toxic relationship, it is scary. It’s distressing to catch your man lying, manipulating or gaslighting you. Living in fear, having to walk on eggshells or being made to think you’re crazy are, well, crazy-making. Whether they’re criticizing or accusing you, the things toxic partners say can feel… Read More »
If your man says things that are subtly insulting and hurtful but then acts like you’re the one who is overreacting, it can be crazy making. At times you wonder how you can ever win when he mopes around and won’t say what’s wrong. If all you’re getting is the silent treatment, how do you… Read More »
Should you stay or should you go? Most men are good guys. Not perfect, of course–but it’s safe to marry them, live with them, and have kids with them. Chances are high that your guy falls into this category. But there are a small percentage of men who aren’t safe to live with. And although… Read More »
Is your husband or boyfriend incredibly cruel at times? Does he swear, yell and call you names? Does it undermine your self-esteem? If so, then you may be verbally abused. But I’ve made an interesting discovery about verbal abuse. Only women suffer from it—not men. Wrapped inside that mystery is a profound key to making… Read More »
If you’ve been on the receiving end of a rageaholic’s repeated outbursts, you know how devastating it is to be verbally abused. You know how demeaning, cruel and destructive it is to your self-esteem. It’s the worst. When that hurtful scenario keeps recurring, it seems only sane and obvious to get away from that abusive… Read More »