IN THE KNOW WITH RO: NINE TYPES OF ABUSERS - Who are you living with?

IN THE KNOW WITH RO: NINE TYPES OF ABUSERS - Who are you living with?: Lundy Bancroft brilliantly focuses on the mind of the abusive man, and when he shared that there are actually 10 types of abusive personalit...

IN THE KNOW WITH RO: EARLY SIGNS OF ABUSE

IN THE KNOW WITH RO: EARLY SIGNS OF ABUSE: It's very hard to imagine, but abuse actually creeps up on women slowly and unexpectedly, starting with subtle control or disrespect tha...

EARLY SIGNS OF ABUSE

It's very hard to imagine, but abuse actually creeps up on women slowly and unexpectedly, starting with subtle control or disrespect that grows substantially over time, making you wonder, "How in the world did I get into this?"

The answer is that no one is perfect, and it may be difficult to understand the difference between a man just being an ass versus being truly abusive.  The bottom line is the psychological dame it inflicts over time, and it ultimately about power and control, but here are some signs to recognize and pay attention to:

Retaliation for complaining about his/her negative behavior (this may be verbal or physical)

Possessive behavior

You are to blame for his obvious mistreatment of you, and nothing is ever his fault

Denial of his actions

Intimidation either with a look, balling up of the fists, coming toward you with an open hand, or threats (physical or verbal)

You're treated like a queen with hugs and kisses while out in public, giving the perception that he is a caring husband/boyfriend

Has an overall negative attitude about women in general

Is attracted to women who may appear to be vulnerable

Has double standards

Narcissistic or self-centered

YOU are the problem

If some of these signs show themselves in the beginning of a relationship - BEWARE, because these are considered red flags.

Keep in mind that whatever happens in a relationship, there is no need to ever feel degraded, be physically harmed, or question your own self worth.

IN THE KNOW WITH RO: GLUTEN-FREE MEATLOAF

IN THE KNOW WITH RO: GLUTEN-FREE MEATLOAF: Some people may experience serious symptoms from eating food with gluten in it, such as abdominal pain, headaches, fatigue, tingling or numb...

GLUTEN-FREE MEATLOAF

Some people may experience serious symptoms from eating food with gluten in it, such as abdominal pain, headaches, fatigue, tingling or numbness or gastrointestinal pain that may become unbearable.

As I sit here in the Video Cafe in Coats, NC hanging out with Christy and Rachel, we started talking about Gluten -Free foods, and found a great recipe for those who are intolerant:

2 lb Ground Chuck, Veal and Pork Mixture
1 Medium Zucchini, shredded
1 Cup Quinoa Flakes
2 Large Eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 Medium Yellow or white onion, finely diced.
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 TB Dried Parsley Flakes
1 1/2 Cup Cinnamon
Sea Salt
Freshly Ground Pepper
1 1/2 Cups Gluten-Free Ketchup

1.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

2.  In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck mixture, zucchini, quinoa flakes, eggs, onion, parsley, cinnamon, sea salt to taste and black pepepr.

3.  Form the mixture into a loaf, and place into a 10 x 5 inch bread or loaf pan.  Top with ketchup.

4.  Bake for 1 hour.  Cool, then slice and serve.

Yummy!