Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-236) and index.
Contents
Identifying abuse -- Patterns of an abuser : detecting the undetectable -- The profile of an abuser's partner -- Ending the relationship -- Healing from an abusive relationship -- Developing a sense of self -- Helping our daughters.
Summary
Nearly half of all women-and men-in the United States experience psychological abuse without realizing it. Manipulation, deception, and disrespect leave no physical scars, but they can be just as traumatic as physical abuse. In this groundbreaking book, Avery Neal, founder of the Women's Therapy Clinic, helps you recognize the warning signs of subtle abuse. As you learn to identify patterns that have never made sense before, you are better equipped to make changes. From letting go of fear to setting boundaries, whether you're gathering the courage to finally leave or learning how to guard against a chronically abusive pattern, If He's So Great, Why Do I Feel So Bad' will help you enjoy a happy, healthy, fulfilling life, free of shame or blame.
