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Expertise
I can give advice regarding emotionally and verbally abusive relationships, including recognizing the warning signs, understanding the psychology of the abuser, getting out of an abusive relationship, and breaking the cycle of abuse.
Experience in the area
I am a survivor of an emotionally and verbally abusive childhood. I also was involved in an emotionally and verbally abusive romantic relationship as an adult, a relationship which I ended. I am now happily married to my husband of 4 years, with whom I have a healthy, non-abusive relationship.
Education/Credentials
Two B.A. degrees in Literature and French
Awards and Honors
Graduated magna cum laude.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Sarah | 02/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Thank you! |
| Sharlotte | 11/10/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Dana for your prompt response ..... |
| Elle | 11/07/08 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | |
| Joanna | 10/08/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks that makes me feel a lot ..... |
| Donna | 09/24/08 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Dana Q
2009-02-21 Emotional abuse from mother.:
Dear Sarah, Thanks for writing to me. I know very well what you're going through as I grew up with an abusive mother whose behavior was quite similar. You are right that she will never change. Your
2009-02-16 RELATIONSHIP:
Hi Christi, Thanks for writing to me. All of the research I have read on abuse indicates that abusers do not change, mainly because they don't admit to themselves that they are doing something wrong
2009-01-06 Emotional abuse by Husband:
Dear Melinda, Thanks for writing to me. It sounds to me like your husband is potentially abusing you. Here are some websites to help you determine whether or not you are being abused: Symptoms
2008-11-19 emotionally abusive?:
Hi Vivian, Thanks for writing to me. Your boyfriend is showing the classic signs of emotional abuse. Isolating you from your friends, checking up on you, trying to control what you wear, etc. are
2008-11-18 abusive boyfriend:
Hi Bailey, Thanks for writing to me. No, this is absolutely not your fault. Your boyfriend is abusing you and abuse is never the victim's fault. You need to get away from this guy before he seriously
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