Domestic Violence Divorce – How Abusers Use The System To Invalidate Domestic Violence Survivors

Victims of domestic abuse reach out to the system for help in stopping the abuse perpetrated upon them. This can involve both healthcare and law enforcement. Yet, what actually happens, more often than most people know, is that these so-called “helpers” can be used to perpetuate domestic violence “legally” during divorce. In healthcare, it’s the [...]

Healing From Abuse – How Wakeful Rest Can Heal and Enhance Health for Domestic Violence Survivors

Tell me more about the “wakeful rest,” asks my proofreader. Well certainly, I think to myself. There is nothing I’d rather talk (write) about more. What is the wakeful rest? Ahhh, that is the magic…the gold…the sweet spot, wherein the mind and body mend. But before I lose myself in this discussion, let’s not [...]

Family Violence Healing – Writing About a Mother’s Nightmare of Abuse Beyond Control

Where did you get the where-with-all to write your book (All But My Soul) people continue to ask seven years after its publication. This question has been presented to me so many times, I’m compelled to give you the answer in this article. I didn’t write it; it wrote itself. Now I know that [...]

Healing From Emotional Abuse and the Physical Injuries of Domestic Violence

Each time I encounter the body’s ability to heal itself, I’m in awe. And to witness the role of intention in this is even more mind-boggling. As domestic violence survivors, you know the scars and wounds of battering. Did you know you can have a very active role in healing these injuries? I’m going [...]

Domestic Violence Healing – Psychophysiological Illnesses of Emotional Verbal Abuse

Copyright (c) 2008 Dr Jeanne King PhD Migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, essential hypertension, chronic pain, insomnia, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, excessive fatigue are just a few of the ongoing complaints of domestic violence survivors. And it’s not surprising. These conditions are ALL mediated by the sympathetic nervous systema system perpetually “on” [...]

After the Abusive Relationship – Long-term Aid for Domestic Abuse Survivors

Do what you’re called to do and the universe will support you. You’ve probably heard this, but may be scratching your head thinking about your bills, responsibilities and all of the what ifs… This is understandable. So rather than jump in with blind faith, I want to invite your everyday casual, rational mind to [...]

Domestic Abuse Treatment – Getting Your Needs Met Covertly Or Overtly

Have you ever noticed how some people will go out of their way to avoid telling you what they want? And when you least expect it, they lift the veil to reveal their desires. If you are one of these people, you know what I’m talking about. I see this characteristic all too often, [...]