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Child Custody and Boundary Problems with Abusive Ex

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Q: My ex was very abusive to me both physically and emotionally. I have two kids with him, and even though I left him, the games he plays are still going on. My daughter is 14 and my son is 11. My daughter makes it clear she wants to live with him. He also wants [...]

Trying To Put Life Together After Years of Acting-Out and Being Molested as a Child

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Q: I am a 16-year-old girl, and around two years ago I came clean about me being molested when I was 4 years old. Recently, I have been getting into a lot of trouble. Because of all the pressure and everything that has happened, I’ve engaged in many risky behaviors. I am proud to say [...]

Should a 70-Year-Old Child Abuser be Outed?

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Q: Thanks for for providing this service. It’s good to have somewhere to go to when you are confused. About three weeks ago, my cousin whom we’ll call “Jane” came forward and told my dad that our grandpa molested her and her sister, whom we’ll call “Mary.” They are now in their early 20s. My [...]

Staring at the Wrong Places is Causing Me Problems

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Q: I have a problem with staring at women’s breasts and men’s crotches when interacting with people. The problem started about 11 months ago. Before that, I was rather a normal person, loved and respected by my friends and business associates. I have had different obsessions throughout my life, as well as other problems ranging [...]

Is My New Wife Suffering From Delusions, PTSD or Something Else?

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Q: I have been married to my wife for about 8 months. My wife claims she was molested as a child by a neighbor. We are both in our mid-twenties, and we are both on our second marriage. We are both the primary custodians of our children from previous marriages. My wife also claims she [...]

Trying to Have a Relationship With My Abusive Father

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Q: I am 20 years old and have a younger brother. My relationship with my father has been nothing more than a history of abuse by him. My brother has also felt the brunt of my father’s violent rages, but he has maintained a decent relationship with him. My dad isn’t a bad person most [...]

Is it Time to Sever Family Ties?

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Q: I grew up in an environment that was very abusive, both verbally and physically. My parents were never home. My dad was abusive toward my mom, my brothers and me. My mom consistently enabled my dad’s behavior by not standing up to him. I’m now 24, and my brothers are almost in their 30s. [...]

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