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When people in Georgia realize they are living in the depths of a relationship where they are abused by a narcissistic partner, they often wonder how it happened. They may reflect on their initial meeting and how at the beginning of their relationship, they were treated so differently and felt loved and valued. Now, they are dealing with the daily feelings of inadequacy, worthlessness and fear. 

Sometimes, people may be in denial that their partner is narcissistic, but PsychCentral provides people with some signs that may indicate that they are suffering abuse at the hands of their narcissistic partner. If people are experiencing narcissistic abuse, they may be subject to the following:

• An inability to trust their partner that begins to affect their ability to trust others and even themselves. 
• A tendency to ignore their personal needs, goals and desires to appease their partner. 
• A clouded vision about the origin of the abuse, extending to blaming themselves for the hurt they are enduring. 

Georgia, like all other 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, has strict car seat laws in place to protect the young and vulnerable in the event of a car crash. Though the laws vary from state to state, each state has specific criteria for certain age groups and children of specific weight and height.

According to the State of Georgia Department of Public Health, children under one year of age must sit in a rear-facing car seat. This is the law regardless of how much the infant weights. When a child turns one and up until he or she is three years of age, the parents must keep him or her in a rear facing seat if he or she weighs less than 20 pounds. However, if the child weighs between 21 and 40 pounds, the parents may opt to put him or her in a forward-facing car seat. If the child is over 40 pounds, shorter than four feet nine inches and between the ages of one and seven, the parents may opt to place him or her in a forward-facing car seat OR a booster seat with a shoulder and lap belt. A person between the ages of eight and 18 may only sit in a regular seat, with a shoulder and lap belt, if he or she is taller than four feet nine inches and if he or she weighs greater than 40 pounds.

People use technology often these days in criminal cases. However, there is a new way to use it when it comes to defense for sexual assault crimes. Many of these crimes end up being one person's word against another. With the new consent apps for your smartphone, consent becomes clear, according to The New York Times.

You download and install a consent app like any other app. It provides a real-time connection between you and another person. It allows you to outline the relationship and give specific consent for contact between the two of you. It gets rid of confusion and states upfront what is okay and what is not.

You are still reeling with the excitement of having just adopted for the first time in Georgia. The precious new child that you have brought home is quickly stealing your heart and you cannot wait to share the happy news of having welcomed your child, with the other people in your circle of family and friends. At Fox, Chandler, Homans, Hicks & McKinnon, LLP, we have helped many families celebrate the joyous occasion of adoption. 

Chances are that everyone you know will be eager to hear about your experience, meet your child and learn all about his or her upbringing and background. You are probably equally as enthusiastic about sharing the details of your child's adoption and how grateful you are that he or she is now a part of your family. While sharing your news is necessary and undoubtedly exciting, it is imperative that you also remember to be selective about what you choose to share to protect your new child from unnecessary judgments.