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Extreme Case of Relational Aggression…by a man

Written by Demian Yumei on December 9, 2010 — Leave a Comment

For details, read this article of how Seemona Sumasar was framed and spent seven months in jail as a result. Seems her ex-boyfriend was angry, and why was he angry? Because he raped her and she was not going to keep silent about it. This is appalling. It is, also, a prime, albeit extreme, example [...]

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Target to bully to target…

Written by Demian Yumei on July 22, 2010 — Leave a Comment

Here’s an example of how how bullying can spiral out of control, and how roles can switch back and forth as assaults are met with assaults. It’s the recent news story of Jessi Slaughter (online name). Parry Aft is interviewed by Good Morning America in response to this situation where an 11 year old girl [...]

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Relational Aggression in Marriage?

Written by Demian Yumei on September 27, 2009 — Leave a Comment

I was recently asked if relational aggression could be found in marriage. Yes. Relational aggression can be found in marriage, in politics, in churches, in businesses and higher education. Relational aggression can exist in any social interaction. Relational aggression is not age or gender. It’s covert abuse and manipulation. When did we ever get the [...]

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Unintended Consequences?

Written by Demian Yumei on February 27, 2009 — Leave a Comment

At home school co-op a few days ago, one of the mothers talked about her friend who knew of a child, going through bullying in first grade. She said this child suffered alienation and was treated meanly by the other kids. The alienation was orchestrated by one child, whose lead the other children in the [...]

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Chinese New Year

Written by Demian Yumei on January 26, 2009 — Leave a Comment

Happy Chinese New Year! Year of the Ox. The ox stands for persistence and tenacity. I hope for you this year the strength and perseverance to be true to your ideals and principles, and your own healing path. Where there is duplicity and manipulation, may there be clarity and empowerment. Where there is usury and [...]

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