“Lisa Twerski’s differentiation of kinds of relationships clarified for me the work I struggle with”
I just wanted to thank you for Lisa Twerski’s piece, which delineated the difference between healthy, dysfunctional, and abusive marriages. It was so clear and informative, with the perfect balance of reassuring and understanding. Absolutely perfect for all the people who go into a tizzy after reading articles about dysfunctional or abusive behavior.
By any objective measure, I know that I have a great husband and a strong marriage. However, when I read magazines, I notice certain behaviors my husband has might be labeled “abusive.” He’s not perfect, but it’s really caused me anxiety to hear the strident tone writers sometimes take, and it’s made me question my relationship and his parenting. This was the perfect antidote to those fears.
A Grateful Wife
Our insular world has come a long way in bringing issues to the forefront, and I think that’s partly due to the incredible efforts of what’s printed in this magazine each week.
Lisa Twerski’s differentiation of kinds of relationships clarified for me the work I struggle with. As someone who was raised in a home of domestic abuse, the struggle to be validated is enormous. I am so grateful that you have discussed the topic of trauma in familial relationships. For those who don’t know what that looks like, it’s a hole and void that I carry with me each and every second of my life.
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