A Shrink4Men community member sent me a link to a National Times of Australia article by Nina Funnell titled, For many women, ’tis the season of fear, not joy. The article begins with a horror story about how the then 14-year old author and her family helped a battered female neighbor by giving her and […]
She’s the Crazy One, Why do I Need Therapy?!: Recovering from a Relationship with an Abusive Woman
This was one of the bigger questions I faced, after things ended with my ex. Admitting to myself that I needed therapy was akin to admitting guilt to all of the things I had been accused of. It felt like I was surrendering and agreeing that she was right – that it was all my […]
Breaking Up with an Abusive Girlfriend or Wife: Staring into the Abyss
“When you look into the abyss, it’s not supposed to wave back…” –Terry Pratchett This has been a difficult post for me to start, as it involves confronting some of my own demons. That said, it’s time to talk about The Darkness. After breaking up with the ex, I felt euphoric. The relief I felt […]