“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 […]
How to Get Over an Abusive Girlfriend or Wife: Break the Routines
She’s finally out of your life. The last of her things have been removed from your home, and she’s gone. You have a tremendous sense of emptiness, and a tremendous sense of relief. And, let’s face it, you feel pretty guilty about feeling the relief. What do you do next? The house is finally quiet. […]
Parental Alienation: Navigating the Court System, Part 1
In Dr. T’s recent article about Parental Alienation, she notes that the behaviors of one parent teaching children to hate the other parent have not typically been recognized in courts as a legitimate diagnosis or syndrome. Indeed, much controversy swirls around the very mention of Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS). Since no DSM criteria exists for […]