8. Abuse victims

Articles

Victim Makes Appeal To Father (December 2003)

This article describes the feelings of anger and the desire for accountablity an incest victim shared in an open letter to her father.

The Legacy Of Incest (January 2004)

This article describes the the long-lasting and pervasive impact of incest on victims of sexual abuse.

Overcoming Childhood Neglect And Abuse (March 2006)

this article describes how adults who have had childhood histories involving abuse and neglect overcome their past and go on to live whole and healthy lives. They also take corrective steps to be better parents and stop the abuse patterns with their generation. This process usually involves a healing relationship that fills in the deficits of love and acceptance abused and neglected children didn't receive growing up.

Readers Share Stories About Elder Abuse (January 2008)

This article shares insights from family members who have had first hand experience with financial abuse of elderly parents, particularly aging parents who own farm or ranch land.

Pattern of Financial Abuse Of Elders Explained (January 2008)

This article examines the typical situations when family members take advantage of a parent's vulnerability and/or disability to exploit him or her for financial gain.

Financial Exploitation of Seniors (January 2008)

This article has a checklist of signs of financial abuse of seniors and suggestions on how to prevent it from occfuring.

Open Estate Planning - Maybe Not (March 2008)

This article contains examples on how disclosing an estate plan results in pressure and abuse of the parents who shared their estate plans with their children. This is a caution about how being open may backfire.

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	Val Farmer 35 Years of Counseling General Topics VIII. Meeting Life's Challenges 8. Abuse victims Login Articles Victim Makes Appeal To Father (December 2003) This article describes the feelings of anger and the desire for accountablity an incest victim shared in an open letter to her father. The Legacy Of Incest (January 2004) This article describes the the long-lasting and pervasive impact of incest on victims of sexual abuse. Overcoming Childhood Neglect And Abuse (March 2006) this article describes how adults who have had childhood histories involving abuse and neglect overcome their past and go on to live whole and healthy lives. They also take corrective steps to be better parents and stop the abuse patterns with their generation. This process usually involves a healing relationship that fills in the deficits of love and acceptance abused and neglected children didn't receive growing up. Readers Share Stories About Elder Abuse (January 2008) This article shares insights from family members who have had first hand experience with financial abuse of elderly parents, particularly aging parents who own farm or ranch land. Pattern of Financial Abuse Of Elders Explained (January 2008) This article examines the typical situations when family members take advantage of a parent's vulnerability and/or disability to exploit him or her for financial gain. Financial Exploitation of Seniors (January 2008) This article has a checklist of signs of financial abuse of seniors and suggestions on how to prevent it from occfuring. Open Estate Planning - Maybe Not (March 2008) This article contains examples on how disclosing an estate plan results in pressure and abuse of the parents who shared their estate plans with their children. This is a caution about how being open may backfire.