GO BEYOND FEAR OF WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW
Acknowledging what we don’t know represents strength when we use our curiosity and “inner scientist” to learn about it
Anger as a Super Power
/2 Comments/in Assertiveness, Controlling Relationships, Emotions, Intimate Partner Violence, Uncategorized /by JenniferIntimate partner abuse survivors have one or more of the following experiences with their own anger. Actually, all but the first one are common for others as well. This blog will explore each type before talking about anger as a superpower.
I Did It!
/in Growth, Self-esteem and Confidence, Uncategorized /by JenniferNext steps are always scary. We don’t know what they will be like—not really—until we take them. Each of the paths listed above encompasses many steps. We can set off, but we cannot outline each step, each curve, each boulder along the way, and when we think we have to, it stops us from ever setting off.
Outside the Lines
/in Controlling Relationships, Emotions, Intimate Partner Violence, Self-esteem and Confidence, Uncategorized /by JenniferI am opening a new chapter in my career. I will be sending in the manuscript for my book for survivors of intimate partner abuse within a couple of weeks. I began revising my web site to reflect that I only do intimate partner abuse work now. I am contemplating supervising a Master’s level student. I have two workshops to prepare for this fall. A lot is happening and it is all in the middle of a pandemic!
Choosing Our Relationship to Domination/in Controlling Relationships, Domestic Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Society, Uncategorized /by Jennifer
This post is about shifting our attitudes regarding the need to take a stand on domineering, coercive behavior. Beyond the justified anger and grief is a space for pride in the fact that we never give up on empowering ourselves.
The Intersection of Racial Injustice and IPV
/in Controlling Relationships, Domestic Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Society, Uncategorized /by JenniferWe can all do our part by supporting protests of these injustices. That can take the shape of a march, but longer term work happens by joining organizations that work against intimate partner and racial injustice.
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