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That abusive ex that keeps texting you! Ideas and solutions
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Abusive men will accuse their partners of being “selfish”
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Are there different types of abuse? Part 2
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A Word About Anger
Many women who have been abused are afraid of anger. This makes sense. Their partner’s anger has been very damaging to them. Sometimes women are not sure what to do about their own anger. It seems to me that anger can have many faces. Sometimes anger can be about protecting ourselves or someone else. If…
Interested in a Langley group
I have just sent you an email so we can pick up this conversation from there. If you don’t get my email, please let me know or email me at . Karen.
Wondering about group in Langley as well.
I am not sure about Langley but for sure know there will be a group in North Surrey (King George and 106th). Email me and I can give you details:
Are there groups in Surrey currently? Where and when please, thank-you!
ruth
Hi I was wondering if there were any types of support groups like this in Calgary? Thanks!
Sorry for the slow response! Night Shift is Surrey runs “When Love Hurts” groups.
I left a v/m… but wondering where in Langley are there groups?
I will send you an email with the contact person for Langley.
Hi Karen. I am interested in a support group in Langley area if it is still running.
Yes. There is a support group in Langley. The next group is likely to start in early January. This is a good time to get your name on the list. Can you email me and I will connect you with the facilitator of the Langley group? My email is .
when is the next group in Abby?
The next group in Abbotsford will be in the fall. The Mennonite Central Committe sponsors that group. You can be in touch for details.
Do you know of any groups like this for men? Thank you for your time.
No, I am sorry. I do not. Karen.
Thank you
Just wondering if I could get signed up for either a Chilliwack or Abbotsford group?
I will send an email with contact info. Karen
Hi Karen, I just sent you an email and am wondering if there are any groups running this year at all?
Thank you
Meghan
Are there online groups?
There are “When Love Hurts” groups happening online. If you email me directly, I’ll see if I can set you up with something