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2265: Why Women And Men Who Are Being Abused Don’t Leave. An Exercise for Understanding by Dr. Margaret Rutherford
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Episode 2265:
Dr. Margaret Rutherford shares her profound journey from a jazz singer to a therapist, shedding light on the complexities and emotional turmoil faced by abuse victims. Through personal stories and a powerful exercise, she illustrates the difficult decisions involved in leaving abusive relationships and emphasizes the importance of empathy and support.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/why-women-and-men-who-are-being-abused-dont-leave-an-exercise-for-understanding/
Quotes to ponder:
"It was each woman’s story that made those reasons real."
"Remember, you’ll be responsible for all these people losing their life if you don’t throw a piece of luggage overboard."
Episode references:
Psychology Today - Understanding Domestic Violence: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/domestic-violence
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org
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2518 episodes
Manage episode 432368443 series 2334874
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 2265:
Dr. Margaret Rutherford shares her profound journey from a jazz singer to a therapist, shedding light on the complexities and emotional turmoil faced by abuse victims. Through personal stories and a powerful exercise, she illustrates the difficult decisions involved in leaving abusive relationships and emphasizes the importance of empathy and support.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/why-women-and-men-who-are-being-abused-dont-leave-an-exercise-for-understanding/
Quotes to ponder:
"It was each woman’s story that made those reasons real."
"Remember, you’ll be responsible for all these people losing their life if you don’t throw a piece of luggage overboard."
Episode references:
Psychology Today - Understanding Domestic Violence: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/domestic-violence
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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