A common trait of an emotionally abusive relationship is when the abuser is compassionate in public but cruel in private. Jenny* lived through years of verbal insults and suicide threats from her ex-husband, but the final straw came when her three year old son had to “protect” her from a fight that nearly broke out. Today, Jenny* is safer, but reflects on her loneliness as a single mother, and the challenges of co-parenting with her ex-abuser. 

Shout-out to Chapter Zero, a social enterprise in Singapore advocating for raising children mindfully and respectfully. FB @ Chapter Zero, IG @ChapterZeroSG. 

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*names have been changed to protect profile’s identity