If he tries to go
too fast, too soon,
this spells DANGER |
If he demands that you give
up your dreams,
this spells DANGER |
If he insists that his plans
are more important than yours,
this spells DANGER |
If he uses derogatory language
towards your family & friends,
this spells DANGER |
If he is inconsiderate, disrespect-
ful, or puts you down in public,
this spells DANGER |
If he tries to isolate you
from friends and family,
this spells DANGER |
If you experience illogical incidents
of abuse in the middle of bliss,
this spells DANGER |
If he acts like nothing has hap-
pened after an abusive episode,
this spells DANGER |
If he blames you for what has
happened and minimizes his abuse,
this spells DANGER |
If he shows intense,
unwarranted jealousy,
this spells DANGER |
If he checks up
on your every move
this spells DANGER |
If he mistreats pets
this spells DANGER |
The first sign of dissociation is when
you start to wonder if it really happened at all.
(To confirm your reality, find a witness,
or write down what happened and date it) |
Your better question is,
"What is he
doing wrong?"
Click here to email this site to a friend
|
click here for print version
Not for profit organizations may reproduce this page, without charge, if the usage is only distributed by printed handout in newsletters, and includes the following copyright and ordering information notice:
From the book, Dragonslippers. Copyright © 2005 by Rosalind B. Penfold.
Used by permission of Grove/Atlantic, Inc. Dragonslippers
(0-8021-7020-0), is published in the U.S.A. by Black Cat,
a paperback original imprint of Grove/Atlantic, Inc., and available at fine bookstores everywhere.
To order multiple copies of the book, Dragonslippers, please contact Publishers Group West (800) 788-3123.
visit www.dragonslippers.com
Inclusion on not-for-profit organization's websites or via electronic newsletters will be permitted if a link is provided to an on-line bookseller. For other permissions inquiries, please contact permissions@groveatlantic.com
back to top
Text and images © Rosalind Penfold |