Going straight forward...antlers 6th thread.

[antlers]

I wouldn't call it "fixing"... to try and help a woman to heal who lived for years with a man who made her walk on eggshells. I'd call it empathy. And compassion...to care about someone's hurt and be willing to do something about it.

"Expectations" that she will be helped to heal...and also to help the kids emotionally...aren't a bad thing.


You said "It's more about validating her decision to not live with a resentful, angry, & abusive man.. & not just Antler's perspective but from someone who counsels them." And I agree wholeheartedly with that. I do think the Stosny book portion can help her to understand more...and to heal.