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Phoenix61

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2. Batterers almost always have excellent

Reply to MaryMagdaline (Original post)

Sat Feb 10, 2018, 04:34 PM

Feb 2018

self control. They may hit their children but friends, co-workers, and neighbors are rarely a target. Battering isn't about a loss of control or anger management problems. It's about a deep need to control their intimate partner. They are a security risk because they engage in illegal behavior which makes them vulnerable to blackmail.

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Why are the people in the White House so sure [View all] MaryMagdaline Feb 2018 OP

drumpf hates all women not spreading their legs for him. lark Feb 2018 #1

Batterers almost always have excellent Phoenix61 Feb 2018 #2

Exactly, I am sure his public personna is charming. efhmc Feb 2018 #5

Little tid bit I picked up from Wellstone ruled Feb 2018 #3

... handmade34 Feb 2018 #4