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January 12, 2011

Rudeness, Stress and Abuse are Neurotoxins: Children Who Witness Spousal Abuse Are at Risk

The only reason many men stay in unhappy relationships with abusive women is out of love and concern for their children. I’ve lost count of how many of my coaching clients have said, “If it weren’t for the kids, I’d have left a long time ago.”  Some men stay because they believe they’re protecting their […]

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