The Abuse Behind the Departure
Quiet violence is finally impossible to ignore.

The Rational Basis of Happiness® radio show
Aug 31, 2026 · 11 min · 10 segments
1-Dishonest Divorcé 2-Blind Dates - 1-My abusive ex spoils and manipulates my son to dislike me. 2-Why you might consider blind dates. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr…
Ellen KennerHost
What about blind dates? I can tell you that I broke up with a boyfriend, or he broke up with me.

It's so many years now, I don't even remember, which is good news for those of you who are going through the pain right now.

But I broke up, and my parents were very concerned that I would go back with this gentleman.

And she just had all her friends calling all their friends and trying to find sons that were my age.

And for about a week, this was during the Christmas holidays, vacation, which from college is about a month.

And so what do you do? Do you just give up on blind dates? I've got to tell you, my last guy, I've got to tell you about this guy.

What about blind dates? I can tell you that I broke up with a boyfriend, or he broke up with me.

It's so many years now, I don't even remember, which is good news for those of you who are going through the pain right now.

But I broke up, and my parents were very concerned that I would go back with this gentleman.

And she just had all her friends calling all their friends and trying to find sons that were my age.

And for about a week, this was during the Christmas holidays, vacation, which from college is about a month.

And so what do you do? Do you just give up on blind dates? I've got to tell you, my last guy, I've got to tell you about this guy.
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The Abuse Behind the Departure
Quiet violence is finally impossible to ignore.
Leaving to Protect Her Son
She left to protect her son's future.
The Manipulation Never Ends
When parents rewrite history, children inherit confusion.
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