“We all need to say what we think and feel. When we block the normal channels of expression, the emotions find other… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Boys are encouraged to siphon off a great deal of aggression and anger through contact sports, fighting, and overt competitiveness, but girls… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“The more compliant she is, the more her feelings and needs are ignored, the angrier the girl becomes, and then the more… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“A tyrannical father will establish a minidictatorship in which only he is allowed to express himself. Much of that expression is likely… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Most people have a very difficult time handling anger, even their own. When anger is directed at you, it creates an atmosphere… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Repressed rage can be one of the major sources of stress to the body. In fact, it can actually begin to wear… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“The misogynist genuinely believes that his rage toward his partner is due to her deficiencies. It is easier for him to attack… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Children in misogynistic households experience tremendous rage, tension, and frustration. When they see their mothers victimized either psychologically or physically, they become… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Instead of promoting healthy development, they unconsciously undermine it, often with the belief that they are acting in their child’s best interest.” — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“The initial disappointment for the misogynist usually occurs early in the relationship. However, because there is so much excitement and romance going on, the… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Reality Check His lying is not contigent on who you are or what you do. His lying is not your fault. Lying is his… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Many misogynists use this method of turning the tables to deflect blame from themselves. They may say: "You are too sensitive"; "You're overreacting"; "You… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Children expect different things from each parent. Traditionally, the mother is expected to protect and defend the children, while the father is seen as… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Our laws and institutions concerning women's rights and male prerogatives are changing, but many men still believe that their masculine image depends on their… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“As children, because of our dependency, we experience a sense of being powerless in a world of powerful people. If our home environments are… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Some misogynists do not resort to the obvious cruelty of scare tactics and screamed insults to gain control of their partners. Instead of raising… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Children from high-drama households often grow up with the idea that tension is an integral part of love. Therefore, the girl who grows up… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Anger is a normal human emotion and all children experience it to some degree, but many parents have difficulty dealing with it. Often they… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
