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My 13-year-old niece is out of control: We took her in because her home life was unbearable. Now my home life is unbearable.; By Cary Tennis Nov 24, 2008
OK, I get it, my husband's a verbal abuser: It's taken me a long time to accept what my therapist has been pushing at -- but I think I'm ready to act in my own interest.; By Cary Tennis Oct 8, 2008
My father was murdered by my former next-door neighbor -- and I'm supposed to just get over it?: I'm having a rough time; I'd like some justice and some peace.; By Cary Tennis Oct 2, 2008
I thought I could overcome my past, but now it's dragging me down: I've come far from the poverty and dysfunction of my roots, but asking for my family's support is bringing it all back again.; By Cary Tennis Aug 1, 2008
I'm almost 23 and still afraid of sex: I'd like to relax, but traumatic memories come rushing back.; By Cary Tennis Jun 9, 2008
My brother abused me -- now our parents want us all together again!: I would like to help them celebrate their 50th anniversary, but I dread being in the same room with that man.; By Cary Tennis May 23, 2008
I'm perpetuating the cycle of emotional abuse: I was a victim of rage and violence and now I can't control my temper.; By Cary Tennis Apr 23, 2008
My half-brother locked me in the closet and I think I'm to blame: I am conflicted about who is to blame for my older brother's abuse. I goaded him on. I think I share the blame.; By Cary Tennis Mar 6, 2008
Girls, stop rape through "sexual restraint"!: A writer argues the "rape crisis" is all hype and girls just need to close their legs.; By Tracy Clark-Flory Feb 25, 2008
Am I going crazy?: I've had problems off and on, but lately reality has been slipping away.; By Cary Tennis Jan 10, 2008
I secretly hate myself: I seem to be OK on the outside, but inside ... you don't even want to know.; By Cary Tennis Dec 14, 2007
I left an abusive marriage, and now I'm in love with a thief: If we move in together, should I buy a safe?; By Cary Tennis Dec 12, 2007
What's so funny about abusive girlfriends?: News about women's role in domestic violence inspires comedy, as well as cries in defense of men.; By Carol Lloyd Oct 25, 2007
Why aren't boys allowed to be victims?: When it comes to sexual abuse perpetrated by women, boys are treated as lucky little Lotharios.; By Tracy Clark-Flory Oct 22, 2007
Hiding birth control from boyfriends: Study finds link between teen pregnancy and dating violence.; By Lynn Harris Sep 26, 2007
I left an abuser, but now I'm with a married man: I know I should concentrate on my own emotional health, but he says I'm special and he cares about me!; By Cary Tennis Aug 14, 2007
Worshiping strict statutes of limitation: The Catholic Church fights bills extending limits for filing charges of child sex abuse.; By Carol Lloyd Aug 9, 2007
Boys just being ... sex offenders?: Butt smacking could earn two middle schoolers jail time and sex crime records.; By Tracy Clark-Flory Jul 25, 2007
Why women stay with abusers: A new book argues abusers employ the same type of "coercive control" used on kidnap victims and slaves.; By Carol Lloyd Jun 11, 2007
Should I go to the extravagantly prestigious school of my dreams?: I'm an older student, and I could take a more prudent course, but...; By Cary Tennis Mar 29, 2007
I'm an overachiever with a history of abuse and a boyfriend in jail: I know I should break up with my bad boyfriend, but we share things I can't share with anyone else.; By Cary Tennis Mar 5, 2007
"We listened as his soul cracked": In HBO's "Ghosts of Abu Ghraib" the "bad apples" express remorse, but claim that they were scapegoats.; By Heather Havrilesky Feb 22, 2007
Spanking mad: A California bill could make spanking a crime. But when did a swat on the bum become child abuse? And how far should the government go in telling parents how to raise their children?; By Eilene Zimmerman Feb 5, 2007
Psychological warfare: Angered that their professional organization has adopted a policy condoning psychologists' participation in "war on terror" interrogations, many psychologists are vowing to stage a battle royal at the APA's annual meeting.; By Mark Benjamin Jul 26, 2006
The Abu Ghraib files: 279 photographs and 19 videos from the Army's internal investigation record a harrowing three months of detainee abuse inside the notorious prison -- and make clear that many of those responsible have yet to be held accountable.; By Joan Walsh Mar 14, 2006

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