Comments on: What is Abusive? http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/12/10/what-is-abusive/ Dr. John Grohol's daily update on all things in psychology and mental health. Since 1999. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:30:17 +0000 hourly 1 By: Allison http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/12/10/what-is-abusive/comment-page-1/#comment-641210 Allison Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:42:28 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/12/10/what-is-abusive/#comment-641210 To Jay: No, it isn't obvious, if you were abused as a child, most likely you will accept abuse. Abuse is literally....brainwashing. Women live in isolation, fear and confusion. It is a (verbal abuse) shredding of the soul. I suggest you read The Verbally Abusive Relationship; it will assist you in understanding what happens in an abusive "relationship" To Jay: No, it isn’t obvious, if you were abused as a child, most likely you will accept abuse. Abuse is literally….brainwashing.

Women live in isolation, fear and confusion. It is a (verbal abuse) shredding of the soul.

I suggest you read The Verbally Abusive Relationship; it will assist you in understanding what happens in an abusive “relationship”

]]> By: Allison http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/12/10/what-is-abusive/comment-page-1/#comment-641209 Allison Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:40:42 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/12/10/what-is-abusive/#comment-641209 The global statistics (from a United Nations Report): 1 in 3 women are being abused and ever 9 seconds a woman is assaulted. The global statistics (from a United Nations Report): 1 in 3 women are being abused and ever 9 seconds a woman is assaulted.

]]> By: John M. Grohol, Psy.D. http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/12/10/what-is-abusive/comment-page-1/#comment-406203 John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:20:32 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/12/10/what-is-abusive/#comment-406203 I guess some people do need the quiz, because we have hundreds of people who take it every day: http://psychcentral.com/dvquiz.htm I guess some people do need the quiz, because we have hundreds of people who take it every day:

http://psychcentral.com/dvquiz.htm

]]> By: jay http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/12/10/what-is-abusive/comment-page-1/#comment-406043 jay Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:27:38 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/12/10/what-is-abusive/#comment-406043 I think its said that there needs to be a quiz on this site to determine if you are a victim of domestic violence. Wouldn't that be obvious? Are people in such denial that they need a quiz to tell them? I think its said that there needs to be a quiz on this site to determine if you are a victim of domestic violence. Wouldn’t that be obvious? Are people in such denial that they need a quiz to tell them?

]]> By: Steve Kirk http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/12/10/what-is-abusive/comment-page-1/#comment-383244 Steve Kirk Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:25:47 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/12/10/what-is-abusive/#comment-383244 Spousal or partner abuse is certainly a topic worth exploring, yet, there is a far more numbing form, Elder Abuse. Recently, I heard of a story about a daughter who gained access of her father's funds and assets, moved into his house to "care for him" and began a systematic abuse of his body, funds and personhood. She tied him to the toilet for a day or so at a time with the outcome that when finally rescued from her clutches, he could no longer walk. Abuse of any human being of whatever age or relationship is abhorent and needs to be brought to light and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Steve Kirk is author of Making Perfect Sense, www.theperfectsense.com. Spousal or partner abuse is certainly a topic worth exploring, yet, there is a far more numbing form, Elder Abuse. Recently, I heard of a story about a daughter who gained access of her father’s funds and assets, moved into his house to “care for him” and began a systematic abuse of his body, funds and personhood. She tied him to the toilet for a day or so at a time with the outcome that when finally rescued from her clutches, he could no longer walk. Abuse of any human being of whatever age or relationship is abhorent and needs to be brought to light and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Steve Kirk is author of Making Perfect Sense, http://www.theperfectsense.com.

]]> By: aahillyer » What is Abusive? http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/12/10/what-is-abusive/comment-page-1/#comment-361266 aahillyer » What is Abusive? Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:36:34 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/12/10/what-is-abusive/#comment-361266 [...] Check it out! While looking through the blogosphere we stumbled on an interesting post today.Here’s a quick excerptWhat exactly is the definition of domestic abuse? Verbal, psychological, economic, it can manifest in ways that don’t show bruises. HelpGuide maintains a great, concise page about the cycle of violence, types of abuse, warning signs and … [...] [...] Check it out! While looking through the blogosphere we stumbled on an interesting post today.Here’s a quick excerptWhat exactly is the definition of domestic abuse? Verbal, psychological, economic, it can manifest in ways that don’t show bruises. HelpGuide maintains a great, concise page about the cycle of violence, types of abuse, warning signs and … [...]

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