There are stages to the process of leaving an abusive relationship. If there are children and co-parenting will be required, the dynamics change dramatically. In this article, the focus is on a two-person relationship with no children or pets. Self empowerment is critical for breaking the emotional abuse cycle At the outset, before making any move, you need to truly make the choice that taking care of yourself takes precedence over continuing to care of your partner’s needs/desires. Self-empowerment is critical since an emotional abuser or sociopath will almost certainly resist the actions you take to establish your independence. There … Continue reading How to End the Cycle of Emotional Abuse-Part 4