How Emotional Abuse Maintains Power
March 11, 2022
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The House Rules I am never wrong. Never out of line. Never erring in judgment. Never lacking in kindness, patience, or grace. It is unwise
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Faith, Fear, and the Practice of Acceptance
December 31, 2021
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There are Some Good Things We live in a nice, cute, safe home—one I can afford. My boys are able-bodied, able-minded, and excellent in countless
The Damage of Being Told You Are Alone
December 28, 2021
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Imagine a struggling child—or really any person—whose parent communicates, in no uncertain terms: “Nobody can or wants to relate to you or help build a
What Emotional Neglect Looks Like in Real Time
December 26, 2021
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In the past month: My boys’ father met a woman, requiring him to stay out late on school nights—past 10 and even 11—leaving the boys