Denial is the lid on our emotional pressure cooker: the longer we leave it on, the more pressure we build up. Sooner… — 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
