This systemic fallacy that mothers are right and the best custodian must be deconstructed. Fathers must be given equal rights under the law to have primary custody of their children
It’s been far too long since I wrote a piece about emotional abuse-the silent killer-too often by suicide far more often the death of the soul that is felt but not seen. Unlike physical abuse where you can go to the authorities and say –see-look at my injuries, you can’t show the damage of emotional abuse to others. Sadly, too often, people in authority won’t see the abuse no matter how well it is articulated.
Remember the saying “Sticks and stones can break my bones but names will never hurt me…” I don’t know why this was ever shared and so broadly. The truth is that I’d be rather be attacked by sticks and stones than be attacked by words that are expressly meant to demean me, denigrate me, belittle me. And when it comes from a spouse or a parent, the damage is often irreparable because you cannot see a broken soul a broken heart, a broken will and share it with others.
