Susan Powell: Part 3 "She knows she will be chewed up like hamburger?"

Time's Up: How to Escape Abusive and Stalking Relationships Guide(Part 3 of 3 on missing mother Susan Powell who vanished from her home on December 6, 2009)
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Josh Powell told police a crazy story when he arrived from his famous below zero trip saying he took his two boys, ages 2 and 4, camping in the early morning hours of Dec. 6 and returned later in the evening to find his wife missing. Susan was reported missing on Dec. 7 when she failed to show up for work.

On the eleventh month anniversary of her murder in my opinion, Josh Powell breaks his silence giving a "devoted deadly daddy dearest" interview with the Salt Trubune.
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There are many remarks in the interview that scream deliberate murder.  While Powell attempts to talk all he is doing is tiping his hand, showing the world, in my opinion in real time how the mind of a controlling abusive killer thinks. 

A loving and caring person does not place blame or make crude remarks of  person with whom they are in a relationship.  Not once do you see any concern for Susan Powell's well being. As a wonderful mother, good woman or devoted wife.  What we see by his non-actions and read is hate as if he is telling the world she didn't perform to my expections.  She did not do as she was told.  She had to be dealt with in a manner that required her to be punished.  Josh Powell's words  “She knows she will be chewed up like hamburger when she comes back,” this statement says what I believe he did.

Powell in that statement is telling us that she has already been chewed up.  He did not randomly select his words, instead he was telling folks what he did in this one very important sentence. In the area of Utah that they lived it is a known fact that deadly wild animals roam.  In my opinion, Powell covered her in something that an animal would chew up and make into hamburger.

Josh Powell said he allowed the Coxes (Susan's parents)  to see his sons periodically after Susan’s disappearance but that he told them not to discuss the children with reporters.  The Coxes did discuss the boys, though it was usually to say they wanted to see them more often. Josh Powell said he considered discussion of the issue to be a violation of his sons’ privacy and that he will not let the Coxes visit the children if they continue to discuss the children.

Now carefully read the words Powell uses in his interview:
“Whether or not they ever have contact with my sons is their choice based on their own behavior,” he said.  Here again notice the language- ever- contact- behavior.  Powell is punishing Susan's parents for keeping the case alive and speaking out by contuing to use and hold his own children hostage.  He is blaming them for all this mess that just won't go away.  Someone from the Department of Children and family services needs to get a handle on the boys well being before something happens. Powell is at a breaking point and there is no predicting now, what he will do next if boxed in a tighter corner.

At the conclusion of the article, the father-in-law chimes in with very disturbing words:
Steve Powell said he and his son expect to see Susan again. People wanting to find his daughter-in-law’s body to produce closure are “a bunch of morbid f------ assholes,” Steve Powell said.

“She absconded,” Steve Powell said. “We don’t believe she was abducted. We don’t believe she was murdered.”

Again, Steve Powell using interesting and telling words: body-closure-produce-morbid-, Only a person whom knows the truth, first hand of what really happen to Susan Powell would make such statements. 


[Susan Murphy Milano, is with the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction & Public Psychopathy Education for more information visit http://www.saferelationships.com/ and is the author of the new book "Time's Up A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships available for purchase at the Institute, Amazon.com and where ever books are sold. ]


She is the host of Time's Up on http://www.herewomentalk.com/ and she is a regular contributor to the nationally syndicated show with Dr. Laurie Roth on http://www.therothshow.com/)

Drew Peterson: Part 2 : Profiling a Psychopath

Psychopaths present themselves initially as intensely interested in a woman. And according to Sandra Brown, M.A., author of "Women Who Love Psychopaths," they have connected the dots to design the best approach to get her.

Kathleen Savio: In 1992, Kathleen Savio accountant in her late twenties when a mutual acquaintance who happened to be a police officer’s wife set up a blind date for her to meet Drew Peterson. What Kathleen did not know at the time was Drew was still married to his second wife Vicki Connelly. But, Drew charmed her telling Kathleen he was divorcing Vicki because she was a herion addict. And what would Drew have to gain by lying? A clever psychopath always pre-sets the stage for their prey. In addition, he sealed his love bond with Kathleen knowing damn well she would never make contact with Vicki, much less allow the woman anywhere near her.

Drew Peterson was indeed, the master of his own stage. Kathleen likely thought to herself his explaination about Vicki sounded logical. The relationship built quickly, sharing feelings, talking, and eye-gazing. All the phases Peterson created to form his false "love bond."

Within a few short months Peterson quickly moved through the stages of psychopath attraction (as detailed in the book) and bonding like "road runner on crack" asking Kathleen to marry him. With excitement in her voice she called members of her family to share the news of the couple’s engagement and impending marriage. Kathleen felt good about her decision knowing she was marrying a man who made her feel safe and secure. And in a blink of an eye, they were married.

The majority of those whom fall prey to men such as Drew Peterson have invested themselves totally in the relationship similar to an invisable toxic drug. Kathleen was no different. After her first child was born, the "love bond" shifted, Peterson became verbally abusive telling her she was "dog ugly" or fat after the birth of her son. She tried to please him and return to the place where the fire began in the relationship when they were dating. It was too late, Peterson had already worked at the core of her soul, over time isolating her from family and friends until she had no support system left. When his words were not enough to break her, he used his fists to drive his point home. Within two years another child was born to the marriage. But another child in the marriage only added to the madness.

Being married to a psychopath with a badge and gun was no different than living in a house without a door to exist. Drew Peterson had carefully set the stage not just with Kathleen, but those with whom he worked.

Part 3 of this series continues Saturday, September 11, 2010

[Susan Murphy Milano is with the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction and Public Pathology Education. She is an expert on intimate partner violence and homicide crimes. For more information visit http://www.saferelationshipsmagazine.com/  She is the author of "Time's Up A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships," available for purchase at the Institute, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold.  Susan is the host of The Susan Murphy Milano Show, "Time's Up!" on Here Women Talk http://www.herewomentalk.com/ and is a regular contributor to the nationally syndicated The Roth Show with Dr. Laurie Roth  http://www.therothshow.com/) ]

Karen Rae Elkin's Fishing Up Stream

"It is a silly fish that is caught twice with the same bait' yet for victims of domestic violence and stalking they are often caught with the same disguised stink of invisible sweetness by a repeated abuser who casts the same line- using the same bait. The sweet talk, courting you in the early stages of a relationship as though they are running for the higest office in the land. And hey isn''t that the truth! A repeated abuser has only one goal, they seek and they prey on their target. If you are not careful it can tragically end up costing a victim in a violent relationship their life.

Karen Rae Elkins is a world class professional women's angler. She has fished and competed in tournaments on waters and rivers across the county.

Karen is also a success survivor. Yesterday she celebrated her one year and now a day victory. On an article she wrote at the Time's Up Blog (for crime survivors) she says:

"I can't pinpoint the day I let someone abuse me but I remember the day I left. His words were calculated and well rehearsed. My bags and tackle were still in the car. I had driven home from a fishing event in Dallas, Tx. I went to the kitchen to get a bite to eat and he said, "If you are going to continue to fish, we need to make other arrangements." Tears filled my eyes as I thought of a life without fishing. My first thought was, "please don't make me quit." and then it came to me. "just leave". The words I used were much more colorful but not meant for print. I left and I never turned back."

Once you leave, as Karen states with a firm conviction "never turn back." And yet for too many victims in this battlefield of violence and bloodshed within the home allow the abuser to tug at their emtions like a fishing line as if being reeled back. The hook is that old smile you remember when the two of you first dated. The attention and sweet intimacy you once shared, baited on the hook and you fall for it. Believing they have changed. Believing they love you. Believing they will go to counseling. Believing you can work through this with them. Believeing they will never hurt you, ever again.

If you do nothing else take a moment and read the words of Karen Rae Elkins a woman with a teflon coat of armor and a heart and soul created and lead by God's hand Here at Time's Up.

Afterwards, review the video below of the Evidentuary Abuse document and video. Then take action. Cut the line on the pole. You are no longer the bait. You will not and can no longer be reeled back into the abuser's clever manipulation. Prepare the document and video. If you need further direction, email me at murphymilano@gmail.com

When I found this quote it made me think of Karen Rae Elkins. And in honor of her success it is appropriate that I end with these words:

For angling-rod he took a sturdy oak;
For line, a cable that in storm ne'er broke;
His hook was such as heads the end of pole
To pluck down house ere fire consumes it whole;
This hook was bated with a dragon's tail,--
And then on rock he stood to bob for whale - Sir William D'Avenant






Been there, done that…” Susan Murphy- Milano has turned a tired phrase into demonstrable realism through the gift of her newly published book, "TIME'S UP: A GUIDE ON HOW TO LEAVE AND SURVIVE ABUSIVE AND STALKING RELATIONSHIPS

Running From Pain

(While Susan is away this week we will continue to bring you interesting and thought provoking insight from other sites. And if you have a moment check out Susan’s post at Women In Crime Ink titled “Justice Before Mercy”)

Today's Post is from the site: http://dazzlingwings.blogspot.com/

Why do we try to avoid facing the pain of abuse? How does denial serve us?I think that we fear the pain. We're afraid that if we face the pain it will destroy us or destroy our world as we know it.

I can remember fearing that if I stepped out of denial I would never stop crying or I might get so angry I might do something crazy. I feared I could not handle the truth. I feared that I could not survive what the truth would do to my primary relationships.Fear was my captor. I was its slave. I didn't directly face my pain, but my pain leaked out anyway.

I lived in a fuzzy fog. I did and said strange things to try to maintain the lies. I was rarely aware of sadness, but I was just as muted with happiness. I rarely laughed with true joy or happiness. I rarely cried. I was mostly numb. I told others and myself that I was "fine" or "okay." I survived. I was a bound prisoner of fear, stumbling along without hope in my eyes, dragging my chains of fear along. Not a good way to live. Have you been there? Are you in that place of mere survival right now?

There is a better way. Facing the pain of abuse does not destroy us. The enemy of our souls reinforces this fear--but it is a lie. Facing our pain ultimately strengthens and frees us. Abuse cannot freely continue in the face of truth. Abuse ends when the light is shone on it or when victims get help and leave the abusive situation. Abuse derives power from instilling and reinforcing fear; abusers lose power when the victim's desire for freedom becomes greater than her or his fear. And this better way is not a journey we must do alone.

God can strengthen us beyond our wildest imaginings. God can help us to face truth and find hope. God can lead us out of abuse. God can use other people to help us first climb out of abuse and then recover from abuse. God can heal us over time--transforming us into joyous people of strength and hope who walk in Him through all the trials of life.

To learn more about the Author Tanya Warrington just Click.

Do You Know If You Are In Danger?

For some reason we all step outside of ourselves when something breaks down in our lives, especially when we are in a dangerous, toxic and potentially letal relationship. Oh yes, we read all stories about women like Stacy Peterson, Lisa Stebic, Theresa Parker, Barbara Vanaman, Rosa Lisowski, Renee Pernice and so many others and think I don't have it so bad. I am not in danger. Or he would never go that far and kill me? But when we are in the thick of the abuse, we get numb to what has become common. The yelling, screaming an ocassional argument that from time to time gets abusive.

Fact is if you are in an abusive relationship, you are wearing so many layers of shame, guilt, anger, frustration and hopelessness it is a daily routine no different then dressing each day. Do you want to continue to wear unheathly and toxic clothing?

Or do you want to do something about your situation? Look at the questions below. If you answer yes to one of them, you are in a toxic and potentially letal environment.

Is the person you are in a relationship with upset you have other friends?

Are they displeased at your accomplishments and ambitions?

Does the person shut down when you start a conversation?

Do the person refuse to talk and listen when they are upset you?

Is your husband or partner unable to express affection except when they want, or during intimate moments?

Does the person put down your relatives or friends?

When they are angry, do they break or throw things?

Do they bring up other men in your past life and imply you still love that person?

During a converation are you allowed to form an opinion?

When you do something they do not like and you are hit or verbally abused, do you accept it and make excuses for their bad behavior?

Are you constantly questioned about where you where and with whom when you are at work or out of the home?

Are you expected to have dinner on the table at a certain time, or else?

Are you called names like dumb, fat, lazy, ugly or worthless?

Are there some qualities you especially like about yourself that they disapprove of or ridicules?

Do they ridicule or insult your religion, race, heritage, or class?

Have they withheld approval, appreciation, or affection as punishment?

Are you humiliated in private or public by this person?

Does this person refuse to interact with you in public?

If you have children how are they treated by the person? Do they love and cherish the kids or do they insult, degrade and use punishment that is abusive?

At home or in poublic does the person tell vular jokes that aere embarassing and humilating about the opposite sex?

Does he tell anti-woman jokes or make demeaning remarks about women?

Have you ever rehearsed what you will say so they don't blow up, get anrgy or use you as a punching bag because they did not like what you said or did and they want to teach you a lesson?

At the snap of a finger does the person go from loving and wonderful to anger and range without warning and for no reason?

Are you blamed for eveything that goes wrong from the car breaking down to the kids getting sick to the basement flooding.

Now what do you do? Where do you go? How do you begin?

Do you fear the person with you whom you are with for your safety or life?

Recognize that if abuse happens once, it happens again. So, know it and get away from it. Someone will be on the other side to help you. But most importantly, learn to love yourself.

“Don't be discouraged. It's often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock. Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path and you will find you have crossed the mountain."

One way is to begin is to turn up your computer volume and listen to this weeks radio show right here on abuse and post traumatic stress syndrome that lives in the homes of violent relationships. After, go over to my site at http://www.susanmurphymilano.com/ and use the resources. we have provided and created to leave and moive on to a healthy and safe environment.

Stop Hittin Me

Very powerful and informative video. If you are a teenager, young adult, mother, sister, relative, co-worker or school mate and you are involved in a domestic violence, abusive relationship, please watch this video. Save it to your cell phone or fowarded to others. Recommend that others you feel would benefit from this insightful video-Watch it!

Video Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uxelkNOoM0&feature=related

Stop Hittin Me
04:17 From: Three21Media

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