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Recognising Manipulation & Emotional Abuse (5): Staying Free Of Abuse & Manipulation

Posted on 6 January 2019 by

Today I conclude my 5-Part series on recognising emotional abuse & breaking free by looking at how we can stay free of future emotional abuse (as much as possible) & start to rebuild our life. Over many years I have … Continue reading →

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Recognising Manipulation & Emotional Abuse (2): Characteristics & Behaviour of The Manipulator/Abuser

Posted on 2 January 2019 by

  In this Second Part of a series of 5 articles, I examine the personal characteristics & behaviours of the abuser/manipulator.  There may be some overlap with the next part (issued tomorrow). Over many years I have witnessed & been … Continue reading →

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Day-By-Day Diary Of A Heart Attack Survivor: Part 8 The Aftermath

Posted on 18 September 2017 by

This post is part of a series  following experiencing an unexpected heart attack at a relatively early age of 58.  The last part about surgery is here & the first part is here. Saturday 20th August 2017 — 04:30:   … Continue reading →

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Day-By-Day Diary Of A Heart Attack Survivor: Part 7 Fun At The Theatre

Posted on 16 September 2017 by

Friday 19th August 2017 — 06:20:  Today is the day.  I am scheduled for an angiogram (injection of dye into the heart & visualisation of structures to find structural defects or anomalies) followed by angioplasty (surgical repair or unblocking of … Continue reading →

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Day-By-Day Diary Of A Heart Attack Survivor: Part 6 Breaking News & More Routine

Posted on 13 September 2017 by

This post continues from Day-By-Day Diary Of A Heart Attack Survivor Part 5 Thursday 17th August 2017 — 06:25: Blood pressure time.  Another short chat with the nurse about life changes.. Her words of wisdom? “Don’t let it rule your … Continue reading →

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Day-By-Day Diary Of A Heart Attack Survivor: Part 5 Wisdom, Routine & Another Scan

Posted on 7 September 2017 by

This continues from Day-By-Day Diary Of A Heart Attack Survivor: Part 4 Wednesday 16th August 2017 — 06;15:  “Stuart! Time for blood pressure!”  My day has started. The ward is quiet except for the gentle sounds of deep breathing from … Continue reading →

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Day-By-Day Diary Of A Heart Attack Survivor: Part 4 Cardiac High Dependency Ward

Posted on 4 September 2017 by

This story continues from Part 3. Tuesday 16th August 06:15:  I awake to the usual blood pressure tests & look around me.  The room looks small & strange, with unfamiliar faces.  Then I remember my journey through the hospital corridors, … Continue reading →

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