Emotional Abuse

Childhood Abuse 'Speeds Up Body's Aging Process'

BBC News | Posted 11.23.2009 | Living


Physical or emotional abuse during childhood could speed up the body's aging process, US research suggests....

The Balloon Hoax and Emotional Abuse Awareness

SaraKay Smullens | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living


SaraKay Smullens

Richard Heene's type of abuse is a glaring example of a largely ignored aspect of violence, emotional abuse. If not addressed emotional abuse easily morphs in physical and sexual violence.

Is Your Man Trouble or Troubled?

Karen Salmansohn | Posted 11.11.2009 | Living


Karen Salmansohn

I needed to do some serious self-exploration, and understand why I had this urge to go towards bad boys -- rather than run from them.

Love, Limits, Letting Go: Good Enough for Obama

SaraKay Smullens | Posted 02.27.2009 | Living


SaraKay Smullens

If your kids are in high school, here is what you can practice: Tell them how much you believe in them, and prove it by practicing the art of letting go.