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As I write about covert abuse, it seems rather significant to me that this year is the Chinese Year of the Dragon.
Woodcut frontispiece of Alexander Barclay, Lyfe of Seynt George (Westminster, 1515) The double dragon graphic in the header of this blog was drawn for me by my oldest daughter, Dionna. In the West, [...] Covert: Secretive, not detected, hidden or existing out of view. Abuse: Various ways, verbally, emotionally, psychologically or physically, to attack or inflict harm on another in such a way as to disrespect and invalidate another person’s humanity to whatever degree. Bullying is a form of abuse, involving power over another through force, coercion or intimidation. [...] Covert abuse can be used infrequently or often. For some it’s a way of life. Covert abuse is insidious and potentially devastating. It undermines the foundation of trust within yourself and those around you. It can destroy what may have taken a lifetime to build. It’s important then to be able to recognize the [...] I used to think the worst thing that happened to me as a child was the incest. I thought my challenge was to deal with the sexual abuse of years long past and its affects on me today. But I’m not so sure any more. I’m beginning to realize that even without the incest, even [...] |
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