Leslie
Where was Leslie working when they first met?
Seventeen as an editor
What did Conner request from Leslie through his attorney?
His Gun
How long were Conner and Leslie together?
4 1/2 years
Blue, Doberman
What did Leslie want from Conner before they moved to the countryside?
Engagement Ring
What was the business Conner started as a teenager?
Three Locations they lived
New York, Vermont Countryside, Chicago
What was the animal Leslie had before the relationship started which Conner made her get rid of?
Siamese Cat
What reason(s) did Leslie give for staying in the relationship?
She was going to "fix him"
Pitbull: Acted out of emotional dependence and fear of abandonment
Conner monitored Leslie's actions, looking for betrayal. Would then have a violent outburst.
Who was the mutual friend who was suspicious of Conor's abuse?
Ed, Conor's coworker who had dinner with the couple every week
What activity did the couple do on their honeymoon?
Ride Horses
How did Leslie research her future with Conner?
Through her connection to Seventeen, called an assistant professor doing research on batterers
At counseling, what were Conner's "Hot Button" subjects?
Money, Academic Performance, Family Stuff
"I own you" while in bed
Where did Conner get money for a divorce lawyer?
Leslie's Dad
How did Leslie's upbringing influence her relationship with Conner?
Poor relationships with her parents
History of drug abuse and risky sexual encounters
What subtype of abuser does Conner fit in with and why?
Dysphoric or Borderline: Most psychologically abusive, high levels of mental illness, abuse is wife focused, dysfunctional childhood, unpredictable levels of violence with long periods of calm and intensely violent outbursts
Broad Categories of Intimate Partner Violence
Come up to the board and jot down your thoughts
Categories:
Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Financial, Spiritual
What was Leslie's dad's sisters name who died? What was her cause of death?
Marilyn, 15, leukemia