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Expertise

Relationship, self-love, domestic violence, personal and spiritual growth, self-examination to define the reasons we have pulled unhealthy people into our lives and how to end this destructive practice.

Experience in the area

Author of, "Whose Face is in the Mirror?" One woman's journey through the nightmare of domestic violence to true healing. Website for battered women and non-profit organization that assists victims of abuse.

Organizations

Domestic violence director of The Peace at Home Program. Court approved trainer and speaker on domestic abuse.

Publications

This book was reviewed by The Library Journal

Awards and Honors

Book was chosen as Hay House Publishing "Book of the Year."

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mary10/21/0910101010thank you very much for your prompt .....
Ricky10/15/0910101010actually, what you said is very insightful .....
shawn10/07/0910101010I would have never found Betsy Ramsey .....
Mary10/04/09101010Thanks for the advice. Its very comforting .....
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Recent Answers from Dianne Schwartz

2009-11-13 What to do with a daughter?:

Hi Mark, I understand your worry and frustration and rather than give all the advice I have in my book as my answer for you, I'm going to ask you to privately email me your address and I will get a

2009-11-02 Will I lose the kids if I report? need help:

Jess, He isn't going to change. All abusers blame their victims or are defending themselves. His life was ruined long before you. Stress doesn't cause abuse. It's a learned behavior. With the

2009-10-20 stress / lonliness / grief:

Hi Penni, It's tough, isn't it? Find a local support group (call your local shelter for battered women) and you'll see there are other women who are in the same boat and completely understand. But

2009-10-18 What should I do about this marriage?:

Stacy, If you let this man take care of your child, you should have your parental rights taken away. What are you thinking? Run as fast as you can away from this guy. He isn't going to get better--he

2009-10-15 Teenage Daughers:

Hi Kerry, You stop being the rescuer for your children. You say no and stick to it. They don't respect you because you don't make them respect you. I know as divorced mothers, we feel we should step

 

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