child abuse – Page 2 – Short Stories, Political Commentary, and the Information the Government Does Not Want You To Find by Kristina Tehrani

Family court will break you and force you to hide what you could have treated

You cannot go in for therapy. You cannot. You cannot admit any personal defects. Against the rules. You must be perfect at all times. No exaggeration here. Feelings are to be kept to oneself always. They are not allowed in family court. They are not allowed amongst parents- period. As long as the government isContinue reading “Family court will break you and force you to hide what you could have treated”

Coparenting with the Narcissist: Part 2- From the Frying Pan Into the Fire

I had only been in a romantic relationship with the narcissist (Guy) for about a year and a half- at the most. But choosing to have a child with him ensured that the abuse would continue for many more years. I didn’t know this when I chose to keep the baby. I was told byContinue reading “Coparenting with the Narcissist: Part 2- From the Frying Pan Into the Fire”

Coparenting with a Narcissist: Part 1

This story is for my daughter, whom I hope will understand. It’s been over seven years since I left my abusive ex boyfriend and I feel like the abuse continues just in a different way and I don’t know how much more I can take. I dated the guy, let’s call him “Guy”, for aContinue reading “Coparenting with a Narcissist: Part 1”

How the Abuser Will Take Your Child

Firstly, they will isolate you but be discussing you (unbeknownst to you) with your family and friends. He will be telling them that you are psychologically unstable so that when you admit the abuse- people won’t believe you because they will think “well we were warned that she’s losing it”. The image a “smart” orContinue reading “How the Abuser Will Take Your Child”

Alice and Lief Confronting Their Pasts

Alice, while looking for information on how to handle what felt like a downward slide in her relationship with Leif, stumbled across attachment theory and revisited love languages. She still loves Leif and believes that he probably loves her too, but after a weekend of moving/fighting/breakdowns/makups- Alice came to the conclusion that she would somehowContinue reading “Alice and Lief Confronting Their Pasts”