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Tag Archives: passive aggressive
The holiday slog
Don’t get me wrong, I do love holidays! At least I used to love them… more than I seem to enjoy them now. I keep thinking about some of the readers/posters, and wondering how you all are faring out there … Continue reading
When he doesn’t want to do something
If I ask my passive aggressive husband for help or to do something for me, he’ll usually do it, but often at a hidden price or sometimes behavior that is probably meant to teach me not to ask. I often … Continue reading
The loneliness remains
I’m still praying and processing so much from our firstborn’s recent visit. One of the loneliest things is to feel strong sadness, confusion or grief, because I tend to feel it alone. I know that even in a healthy relationship, … Continue reading
A long week and a heavy heart
This last week has felt very long. My daughter’s quick and unexpected visit was extended a few days. Truthfully, I received this as good and bad news. She left a day and a half ago, and I’m still struggling to … Continue reading
An unnatural thing
One of our readers, DaMama7, wrote a response to Sleepless that really touched my heart in so many ways. “How do I tolerate his small efforts? How do I let him touch me without cringing inside? How do I open … Continue reading
Posted in abusive husband, abusive marriage, Christian family, Christian marriage, covert abuse, divorce, emotional abuse, faith, healthy life, passive aggressive, passive aggressive abuse, passive aggressive husband
Tagged advice, counsel, direction, goals, independence, passive aggressive, self care, unnatural
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Pros and cons on the roller coaster
Yesterday was a typical day on the roller coaster I wrote about before. It started with him being cold and aloof, and letting me know he wasn’t helping with the kitchen mess. Check on the con negative side. I did … Continue reading
Hate that question
This virus is kicking my booty, but I’m crawling to recovery. A couple of healthy young people I know got over the same thing in about a third of the time it’s taking with me. This reminds me of various … Continue reading
Posted in covert abuse, emotional abuse, health, immune system, passive aggressive abuse, recovery from abuse, stress
Tagged compassion, empathy, health, passive aggressive, stress
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The flip sides of being sick
It occurred to me that I’ve had a sort of mini vacation by being sick since last Saturday. I’ve had fever, sore throat, coughing and that not only has put me out of commission, but people were agreeable about my … Continue reading
Trauma bonding stinks
I just reblogged a post about trauma bonding, but wanted to add a separate post with a few thoughts. Understanding trauma bonding (Stockholm Syndrome) is critical to understanding abuse with an intimate partner. I’ve no doubt that trauma bonding is … Continue reading
Truth, fog, and a tea kettle
It can be formidably difficult to find the truth when you’re in the foggy murk of passive aggressive dynamics. Every now and then, the truth will just belligerently blurt out. One of my favorite bloggers wrote about her passive aggressive … Continue reading
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