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It's my life now : starting over after an abusive relationship /

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Now in its third edition, Its My Life Now is a guide for survivors who have left an abusive relationship. It addressesin clear, non-threatening languagevarious issues associated with abuse and violence, including post-relationship emotions, psychological impact, dealing with children, personal safet...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Dugan, Meg Kennedy (Author), Hock, Roger R., 1948- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Routledge, 2018.
Edition:Third edition.
Subjects:
Abused women > Life skills guides.
Separation (Psychology)
Single women > Life skills guides.
Séparation (Psychologie)
PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health.
PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Counseling.
PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Couples & Family.
Abused women.
Single women.
Life skills guides.
Table of Contents:
  • PT. I : Looking Back : 1. Were you in an abusive relationship?
  • 2. Are you out of danger now?
  • 3. Self-esteem
  • 4. The hidden horror : sexual abuse
  • 5. How could you have loved an abuser?
  • 6. Abuse of men by women, and abuse in gay, lesbian, and transgender relationships. PT. II : Now : 7. Losing your partner, your dream, your life
  • 8. When feelings overwhelm you
  • 9. Signs of unfinished healing
  • 10. What about the children?
  • 11. The reactions of others.
  • PT. III : 12. Practical considerations
  • 13. Beginning to heal
  • 14. Who are you now ?
  • 15. The temptation to go back
  • 16. Is your abuser still in your life?
  • 17. Loving again.