Abuse is a term that refers to the mistreatment, harm, or infliction of injury on someone, either through physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, or other means. Abuse can occur in various contexts, including relationships, families, institutions, and broader social settings. It is a serious violation of an individual’s rights and can have profound and lasting effects on their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
I recently learned something that stayed with me. My first husband and his ex-wife have always remained friends after their divorce. Over time, more and more has come to light about the abuse she endured during their marriage. One evening, while on a fishing trip, his son confided in me when his father had moved… Read More 🔍 When Silence Becomes a Legacy: The Hidden Cost of Normalising Abuse
It’s shocking what comes to light decades later. I was told by a reliable source that he once broke his ex-wife’s arm. Decades later, I experienced him attempt the very same thing with me. Abuse isn’t always a “moment in time”—for many abusers, it’s a repeating pattern, a dark thread that runs through their relationships… Read More Breaking the Silence on Generational Abuse
Tomorrow I meet with yet another psychologist — this one requested by my doctor — and once again, I will be asked to go back. Back through 30 years of pain, betrayal, violence, and gaslighting. I will be expected to explain what happened, how it made me feel, how it impacted my health, my relationships,… Read More 💔 How Many More Times Must I Relive It?
When you’re walking into a courtroom not just with documents, but with the weight of everything you’ve endured — the manipulation, the threats, the gaslighting, the financial deceit — you are not just preparing a legal case. You are walking the long and lonely road of reclaiming your truth. This is not just about proving… Read More Preparing for Court When the Truth Is Heavy: A Survivor’s Guide to Documenting Hidden Abuse and Financial Manipulation
I want to begin by saying this clearly: you are absolutely right to take this seriously. This isn’t paranoia, overreaction, or drama — this is a pattern of escalating behavior that fits a well-documented psychological profile of high-risk individuals, especially those with histories of coercive control, vindictiveness, and obsessive dominance. 🚨 When Control Turns to Obsession: The… Read More Pattern of escalating behavior
Some people wage war without ever lifting a finger. They don’t raise their voice, leave threatening voicemails, or appear in court themselves. No. They stay hidden—clean, composed, and conveniently “uninvolved”—while others act out their cruelty. These people weaponize others to do their dirty work for them. Whether it’s a flying monkey from the family, a loyal friend-turned-bully,… Read More 🕳️ The Hidden Hands of Cowards: When They Get Others to Do Their Dirty Work
Living with escalating danger, especially from someone with a known history of abuse and untreated mental health issues, is terrifying — and you do not have to endure it alone or in silence. When abuse escalates — especially in the volatile period of divorce or separation — your safety and psychological well-being are the top priority. The… Read More Living with escalating danger
Not all abusers are “sick.” Some are strategic. They know exactly what they’re doing. 🧠 The Psychology of Choice-Based Abuse Let’s set the record straight: Not all abuse is caused by alcohol, drugs, psychosis, or “snapping.” Sometimes abuse is: And that makes it even more terrifying. These are the people who smile at the neighbors, make… Read More 🖤 When Abuse Isn’t About Addiction or Mental Illness — It’s About Control
“He tried to strangle me… but I stayed.”📖 Quote (Sharon Osbourne): “He was on so many drugs and just came into the room and sat across from me. He said, ‘We’ve come to a decision that you’ve got to die.’”— Sharon Osbourne on Ozzy’s strangulation attempt 🧠 Fact:Survivors often stay even after severe violence. Not because they don’t… Read More “Why Did She Stay?” — Sharon Osbourne & the Psychology of Survival
Sharon Osbourne has been remarkably candid over the years about the pain, chaos, and violence in her marriage. She publicly confirmed that Ozzy once tried to strangle her to death while high on drugs in the late 1980s. He was arrested and spent time in rehab, and Sharon made the impossible decision — to stay. To many people… Read More 💔 Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne: A Complicated Love Story in the Shadow of Abuse
