Jackie JacksonHow to Be More Resilient in Crisis“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” -Nelson Mandela4 min read·May 27, 2022----
Jackie JacksonHow to Spot an Abuser: Clue #9 Low Frustration ToleranceHave you ever had an abusive partner? That is someone who has used degrading and demeaning language, withheld affection or financial help…2 min read·Dec 2, 2020----
Jackie JacksonHow To Spot an Abuser Clue # 8: Unpredictable Mood SwingsResearch shows that the mood swings of an abusive individual can be staggering. For instance, they can go from pleasant and romantic to…2 min read·Nov 23, 2020----
Jackie JacksonIn my book, Urge Overkill, this clue took Ava awhile to get her mind around.Of course, there is no justification for any kind of domestic violence. This factoid came from the National Network to End Domestic…2 min read·Nov 4, 2020----
Jackie JacksonHow To Spot an Abuser: Clue #6 KilljoyIn your relationship do you find that your partner takes away your joy? Does this person find you in a good mood only to try and squelch…3 min read·Oct 28, 2020----
Jackie JacksonHow to Spot an Abuser: Clue #5 Physical ViolencePhysical Violence is a sure sign you are in an abusive relationship. But the thing is, it almost never starts with a busted lip. Abusers…3 min read·Oct 7, 2020----
Jackie JacksonHow To Spot an Abuser: Clue #4 ShamingEveryone wants and deserves to be in a good relationship, but sometimes it takes awhile to realize that you’ve gotten yourself into a bad…2 min read·Sep 30, 2020----
Jackie JacksonHow To Spot an Abuser- Clue #3: Walking on Egg ShellsWhile the signs of physical abuse are more obvious, the more subtle ones of emotional abuse are sometimes harder to discern. Yet they are…3 min read·Sep 21, 2020----
Jackie JacksonHow to Spot an Abuser: Clue #2 JealousyRather than try to escape a bad relationship once it has begun, what if we could spot and stop abuser types beforehand?3 min read·Sep 3, 2020----
Jackie JacksonHow To Spot an Abuser Series, Clue #One: Name CallingIf you read my book Urge Overkill, you’ll see that Ava, like many victims of domestic violence, felt totally and completely caught off…3 min read·Apr 28, 2020----