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Book SynopsisIn 2015, a survey of more than 150,000 students revealed that over 20% of female undergraduates experienced “sexual conduct involving physical force or incapacitation” since starting college.1 Administrators, safety officers, and counselors are all acutely aware that campus sexual assault is a serious problem today.This issue has also captured the general public’s attention. Campus sexual assault is a focus of the media, including social media. On two recent consecutive Sundays, the New York Times published articles on the topic: a book review of Blurred Lines: Rethinking Sex, Power and Consent on Campus on September 17th and an Op-Ed piece entitled At the Frat House, Lessons About Rape on September 24th. Social media is exploding with personal stories of harassment and assault (e.g., #MeToo, #YesAllWomen, #NotOkay).Organizations that share the goal of ending sexual violence include End Rape on Campus (www.endrapeoncampus.org), founded in 2013 by survivors of campus sexual assault, and It’s On Us (www.itsonus.org), which was launched by then-President Obama in 2014 and works with students on over 500 college campuses. The Hunting Ground, a documentary about campus sexual assault, was nominated for two Emmy® Awards last year. Lady Gaga performed her song from the film - “Til It Happens to You” - at the awards ceremony.Fewer than 28% of college students who have been sexually assaulted report the incident to campus authorities or the police.1 Do they tell their parents? If so, how do family members react? Combining compassion with clinical expertise, Dr. Susan B. Sorenson set out to find the answers to these questions. After Campus Sexual Assault is the result of Dr. Sorenson’s interviews with nearly 50 victims and their families as well as campus administrators. Quoting liberally from the interviews, this powerful book sheds light on how young women cope with sexual violence and how their loved ones may help the healing process.Obviously, efforts to reduce sexual assault on campus are important. Perhaps less obvious, but equally significant, is the need to give a voice to those who have been victimized. After Campus Sexual Assault provides a unique platform for vulnerable victims as well as a critical source of information for their friends and families.Table of ContentsChapter 1. How Families Work: No Blank Slates, addresses the different ways that families function and how those functions can be challenged as well as reinforced when dealing with the crisis of a sexual assault. By the time they get to college, many students have dealt with other trying circumstances that shape who they are and how they deal with the world and an assault. “Parenting is always hard. Parenting in the current environment, I think, is a little harder, it’s a little riskier. You don’t wanna make a bunch of steel-skinned children. You want them to be open and receptive and willing to experiment and try new things. Those are important things.” Sharon Chapter 2.College Today: Some Things the Same, Some Not, acknowledges the excitement, anxiety, and relief of all when a daughter begins college. Although they, too, might have attended college, parents can’t assume that their rosy recollections of those years will be the experience of their daughters. “[School name] was her first choice school. She applied early decision and got in. It was like God himself reached down and gave his blessing and said you may go to this wonderful institution.” Eric Chapter 3. So What Happened: Stories Parents Seldom Hear, outlines the range of experiences that comprise sexual assault. It also describes the definitions and labels daughters give to their experiences, a process that likely shapes the conversations, if any, to follow. The chapter title includes “Stories Parents Seldom Hear” because parents rarely learn much about the assault itself. “The next morning I woke up there and I ran out. I had blood and I was just so freaked out. But I wasn’t really sure what had happened. I just thought, oh, well, that was a shitty way to lose your virginity. I didn’t realize that what had happened was not consensual. It didn’t click back then.” EllieChapter 4. Giving and Getting the News: Blame, Shame, and Sometimes Longing, talks about daughters’ decisions to tell or not tell a parent and the parent’s initial reaction, sometimes helpful and sometimes the source of additional stress. The interactions often involve some combination of blame, shame, and longing.“I said he didn't punch you, you were not raped, and therefore it's not that big of a deal. And as I'm saying these words, I have horrific guilt – it's very painful. But that's what transpired at the time. She was very upset that she didn't get the family support that she needed... she was obviously emotionally traumatized.” Tony Chapter 5.Struggling, Problem Solving: Assault is like a Rock in your Shoe, It’s Always There, asserts that campus sexual assault is more than a single event. Daughters and parents deal with the event and its aftermath for an extended period, often negotiating and renegotiating their relationship in the process. Parents deal with the aftermath regardless of whether they were told about the assault.“It gave me a lot of problems with my relationship with my mom after that. I had problems with her before. I don't know why I decided to call her about it but I guess I thought that's what people do. But it kind of destroyed my relationship with her from my own emotional standpoint. And I also – I was drinking just way too much. I think I felt, especially after I joined a sorority, I was like, I just wanna be the happy girl that I was. And maybe if I'm really happy and really cool that it won't matter that this happened, and no one will know that I have this underlying problem.” Nicole Chapter 6. Fathers, Often on the Sidelines, recognizes that fathers typically are a bit different than mothers in terms of helping a daughter deal with sexual assault. It was common for fathers to stay a bit on the periphery.We actually have not spoken about it. I mean, Maria and her mom are like this [wraps middle finger around index finger] and I'm kind of like the third person out and that doesn't bother me….But I have made it very clear to her that in no way did I feel that any of that was her fault. So I guess I kid with Maria a lot and I don't know if I threw it to her as a joke or how I tried to open the conversation, but I made it known that, well, I think I said I wanted to go break his legs. Jeremy Chapter 7. Study Abroad, addresses the special issues involved when a daughter is sexually assaulted when participating in a study abroad program. The novelty of the setting and less familiarity with the culture, customs, and laws – as well as concern about not wanting to come across as an “ugly American” – can combine to create special vulnerabilities.“Most of the conversation had to do with: What do I do? Should I stay? Should I come home? If I stay, what should I do?...A friend of mine told me that (my daughter) should reach out to the American Embassy. They were amazing. She decided to go to the police and press charges and the Embassy actually escorted her to the police to report what happened. The police, of course, didn’t believe her. There were like, well, where’s the evidence? I mean, they basically almost laughed her out of there – there’s no crime here. But when they found out that she had the incorrect visa, they were gonna throw her in jail. People sit in jail in [country name] for weeks.” Kathy Chapter 8. Dealing with Systems, talks about the decision to seek help from police, health care professionals, and campus authorities. It also discusses what systems are in place to support students and how to navigate them.“Did I leave feeling like I had struck a blow for justice? No.” YolandaChapter 9. Campus Sexual Assault: The Big Picture, puts the individual stories into a larger context. It provides a sense of how campus sexual assault has been viewed over time (e.g., the first study of campus sexual assault was published in 1957) and describes the nature and scope as best we know it. Relying on the published literature over the years, this chapter is not expected to include quotes.Chapter 10. Moving Forward, attempts to convey some of the ways that daughters and families begin to come to terms with what happened and their hopes for moving on.“I just wanna see her go down the aisle someday and be married and be happy. There’s not a time I don’t go to church or that I don’t pray that I can see them with grandkids because when you’re in your 60’s, and they’re still in college, it’s, I just hope I don’t go before they get to where I’d like to see them be.” -- Aaron

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Book SynopsisEvery year millions of men and women develop addictions, eating disorders, depression, and related illnesses due to trauma. Trauma victims are more likely to suffer from drug or alcohol abuse, to smoke, or to engage in other self-destructive practices in an effort to avoid emotions they cannot handle and cope the hopelessness, despair, and painful feelings often associated with traumatic experiences. But it doesn’t have to be this way. A change is finally happening. Society is talking about sexual assault and abuse, about PTSD and associated disorders. And as people begin to acknowledge the traumas they’ve endured, they seek assistance for overcoming their experiences so they may live full lives free from shame, guilt, and despair. Thriving After Trauma discusses the many ways trauma victims have overcome the consequences of a wide-array of circumstances, including physical or sexual abuse, war-related injury, and loss due to tragedy, illness, and natural disasters. Real stories illustrate the many types of trauma people experience and the actions they took to help them survive, grieve, and move on. Letting go of the shame, guilt, anger, and fear associated with trauma is crucial to reclaiming a full life, and Shari Botwin provides insight into strategies such as journaling, bodywork, mindfulness, and using healing relationships, such as group therapy, to aid recovery. Any reader who has experienced trauma or knows someone who has will find comfort and hope in these pages, and a path forward to a full life.Trade ReviewShari Botwin brings her passion and hard-won wisdom to a deeply complex subject. The ways trauma manifests are as varied and unique as the person whose experience she describes. Ms. Botwin has done a masterful job of weaving her patients’ stories, her story, her skill as a therapist and her power as an activist into a readable, compelling work. She paints intimate, compassionate portraits of the devastation caused by trauma and the careful and deliberate process of healing. Her message of hope for living fully comes alive on every page. -- Elizabeth N. Kuh, M.D., Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Specializing in treating traumatized and maltreated childrenTable of ContentsForeword: Stories of Living and Healing Dr. Jo Anne White Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Trauma Defined What Is Trauma? Posttraumatic Stress Emerges Trauma Goes Public 2 Facing the Trauma Telling Your Story Staying Grounded Managing Flashbacks Healing Strategies When Facing Your Trauma Managing Flashbacks 3 How the Road Unravels When a Witness Is Present Living Life without Recreating Trauma Learning to Trust Yourself and Others Good-bye Guilt Banishing Shame Healing Strategies to Rebuild Trust, Reduce Guilt,and Alleviate Shame 4 Confronting Anger Hello, Anger Conquering Anger Healing Strategies to Greet Anger Healing Strategies for Using Anger to Conquer Your World 5 Staying Present Karen: Letting Go of Her Abuser Mary: Letting Go of the Loss of Her Youngest Brother When She Was a Kid Debbie: The Struggle to Let Go of a Lost Childhood Brian: Letting Go of Being the Rescuer after Growing up with Loss and Poverty Healing Strategies to Let Go of the Past 6 Taking Time to Grieve So Long Eating Disorder, Alcohol, or Drugs Grieving with Others Misconceptions about Grief and Grieving According to Helpguide.org Healing Strategies for Coping with Loss and Grief after Trauma Nurturing Your Hurt Self 7 Reaping the Benefits of Your Recovery Greeting Intimacy No More Fear Trusting Love Healing Strategies as You Reap the Benefits of Your Recovery 8 My Life in Recovery Letting Go of the Wish On Becoming a Mom Going Public with My Story Healing Strategies I Used during My Recovery 9 Survivor Testimonials Jennifer Fox: Emmy- and Golden Globe–Nominated Director of the Film The Tale Karen’s Story Janice’s Story: Sexual Assault Survivor Tyler Notes Resources Treatment Facilities for Overcoming Eating Disorders, Addictions, and Trauma Outpatient Trauma Programs Resources for More Information or to Find a Therapist Bibliography

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Domestic Violence not only highlights and reexamines the different challenges that we continue to face in effectively addressing issues of domestic violence but provides innovated approaches to interventions that are more in keeping with the complex nature of domestic violence. This book provides a comprehensive and multifaceted examination of conditions and factors involved in domestic violence, including psychological, sociocultural, sociopolitical, and socioeconomic issues. The authors look at domestic violence through the trauma lens and intersectionality to develop intervention strategies within that context. Statistics and clinical examples from the field highlight unique culturally-based issues related to domestic violence among Latino, African American, and Arab Muslim communities, issues with woman perpetrators, and violence in the LGBTQ community, to name a few. In the end, Understanding Domestic Violence offers opportunities for the reader to engage in further discussion of the poignant issues discussed in the book, with the invitation to become part of the solution.Trade ReviewThis comprehensive volume offers the clinician a treasure trove of statistics, theory, insight and approaches to dealing with domestic violence. It is a must-have book for the clinician’s personal library. -- Athena A. Drewes, director of Clinical Training, Astor Services for Children and FamiliesJavier and Herron present a comprehensive text on the assessment and treatment of intimate partner violence. The book offers perspectives on the dynamics of abuse, with focused attention on diversity issues. The chapters are informative, practical, and easy to read and could be used in family violence and couples therapy courses. -- Gregory Canillas, PhD, The Chicago School of Professional PsychologyFor professionals who deal with domestic violence (DV), this volume is an ideal new tool. Its chapters describe evidence-based resources to understand, prevent, and reduce DV while also offering unusual features not found in other volumes, in a carefully crafted volume that is the state of the art in coping with DV. -- Harold Takooshian, PhD, past-president, Division of International Psychology, American Psychological AssociationThis edited book takes a unique perspective by dealing with topics that we do not usually see in the domestic violence field. Including disabilities, the intersection of ethnic and cultural factors, and treatment approaches from a trauma informed lens is an excellent combination to focus on that helps move the field forward. -- Robert Geffner, founding president, Institute on Violence, Abuse & Trauma, San Diego, CATable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments A Timeline of Relevant Events of Domestic Violence Regulations in the United States 1 A Look at Domestic Violence through the Trauma Lens: An Introduction Rafael Art. Javier and William G. HerronI: Conceptual Framework 2 Domestic Violence in all Its Contexts: An Issue for all Cultures, Races, Genders, and Classes Rafael Art. Javier, William G. Herron, Gerald A. Pantoja, and Jennifer De Mucci3 Overview-Aggression, Domestic Violence, and Risk Factors William G. Herron and Rafael Art. Javier4 On the Clinical Applications of the General Aggression Model to Understanding Domestic Violence Wayne Warburton and Craig A. Anderson5 A Psychodynamic Theory of Domestic Violence William G. Herron and Rafael Art. Javier6 Twenty-First-Century Medeas, Medusas, and Salomes: Violence Female Style June F. Chisholm and Kristy MageeII: Challenges and Interventions: Domestic Violence in Ethnic and Cultural Contexts 7 Family Maltreatment and Domestic Violence among Arab Middle Easterners: A Psychological, Cultural, Religious, and Legal Examination Fatimah El-Jamil and Naji Abi-Hashem8 Crucial Considerations in the Understanding and Treatment of Intimate Partner Violence in African American Couples Carolyn M. West9 Understanding Domestic Violence within a Latino/Hispanic/Latinx Context: Environmental, Cultural, and Ecological Mapping as a Culturally Relevant Assessment Tool Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers, Fred Millán, and Clare Jinzhao ZhaoIII: Treatment Intervention Issues 10 Victimized and Disabled: Neuropsychological Issues at the Intersection of Gender and Ethnicity Martha E. Banks11 The Impact of Stigma on Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: Implications for Counseling Christine E. Murray and Allison Crowe12 Essential Elements for an Effective Treatment Model of Domestic Violence in a Complex World Lenore E. A. Walker and Tara JungersenIV: Conclusion 13 The Complex Nature of Domestic Violence: Possible Causes and Solutions Rafael Art. Javier, William G. Herron, and Michelle YakobsonGlossary Appendix A: Resources for Domestic Violence Intervention Appendix B: Legal Precedents Index About the Contributors About the Editors

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Book SynopsisWritten in her characteristically breezy and humorous style, Dr. Ruth expertly explains the unique challanges and opportunities encountered with the onset of middle age, including issues of health, family, and career. Designed for both singles and couples, and employing numerous case studies, Conquering the Rapids of Life candidly offers solid, practical advice to help one cope with the physical and emotional changes associated with midlife.Trade ReviewConvincing writing takes the mystery and fear out of what can be an unsettling time. Dr Ruth's personal approach will pair nicely with Jeanna Wei and Sue Levkoff's Aging Well * Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisIn this ground-breaking book, a psychiatrist and a psychotherapist prove that most people encounter serious problems in their life because they cause them themselves! The authors show that it is possible to overcome damaging behaviour patterns if one has the awareness and discipline to eliminate emotional blindspots that cloud judgement and lead to faulty decision making. This revolutionary programme identifies the eight blindspots: wishful thinking, trying to control and uncontrollable situation, believing in mythical rewards and happy endings, relying too much on others, being someone's saviour, allowing emotions to overcome rational thinking, misjudging how others perceive you, and missing opportunities. By taking a 'Blindspot Inventory', readers will be able to pinpoint the exact blindspots that are plaguing their lives.

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Book SynopsisYour struggling teenager is going to a residential or wilderness treatment program. Their addictions, learning disabilities, or emotional/behavioral issues have brought you to a moment of decision. Heartsick, anxious, and exhausted, questions bounce endlessly around your mind, "Will this work? Was this really necessary? Will she ever forgive me? Can we handle him at home when the time comes?" Dr. Tim Thayne delivers the answers in his groundbreaking book Not by Chance. As an owner/therapist of wilderness and residential programs, Thayne was frustrated when young people made monumental progress, only to return home where things quickly unraveled. His mission became to vastly improve long-term success by crafting and proving a model to coach parents on their power to lead out through full engagement during treatment and management of the transition home. Not by Chance engages readers through solid research, simple exercises, and captivating stories taken from Thayne's own life and the living rooms of hundreds of American homes. This book serves up concrete tools, hope, confidence, and stamina for families, professionals and mentors. Topics include: • Why good programs work • How to boost—not undermine—treatment • Nine dangers waiting after discharge • How to identify natural mentors for your teen • What to do when the testing begins • When and how to grant back privileges and freedoms • How to ease your young adult's transition from treatment to independent living • When you know you've succeeded www.notbychance.com

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Book SynopsisThe Door to Inner Happiness reveals powerful strategies from around the world for bouncing back when everything’s going wrong. The Door to Inner Happiness shares the stories of regular people from all over the world who have found ways to turn horrendous situations into opportunities and new possibilities. It will reassure you, inspire you, and give you hope, because if these people can do it, so can you. You’ll discover that beneath our cultural differences, there is a common thread that binds us all together. This is not just another self-help book. It’s a deep dive into the heart of life through real stories of overcoming real tragedies.

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Book SynopsisUse Your Words to Heal with This Self-Care JournalPraise for Jen Cross’s Writing Ourselves Whole, the companion to this Write to Restore journal. “This is the most essential book on writing practice I know...” ―Pat Schneider, author of How the Light Gets In and founder of the Amherst Writers & Artists method#1 Bestseller in Gay & Lesbian StudiesJen Cross has worked with sexual trauma survivors for over fifteen years and founded an organization that is devoted to creating spaces for survivors to write and talk about their experiences.A holistic self-care journaling approach to trauma and recovery. Creative writing is increasingly becoming a go-to method for trauma recovery. There is great power in the written word, and even more so when those words are our own. Journaling provides a cathartic release of emotions because it allows us to not only process past experiences but also reflect on how we’re feeling in the present moment. In this way, writing is one of the most easily accessible self-care practices.Give voice to what has been silenced. Healing from trauma can be a slow and painful process, especially for sexual trauma survivors, who are often shamed into keeping their experience to themselves. Write to Restore, a companion journal to Jen Cross's book Writing Ourselves Whole, is a space to put the pain on a page, and in doing so, release the hold it has on us and restore our bodies and minds.In this self-help journal find: A 60-day guided journey to healing from your experience Sixteen writing exercises that gently prompt writers deeper into their experiences and into renewal Follow-up readings, additional exercises, and suggested uses for your writing If you’ve worked through books such as The Body Keeps the Score; The Complex PTSD Workbook; Start Where You Are; Healing the Wounded Heart; or Present, Not Perfect then Write to Restore will provide further support and restoration for your healing process.

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Book SynopsisFor women who are tired of hurting at the hands of their ex and ready to leave the darkness behind, You’re Still That Girl throws a life preserver to help pull them to shore. Recovering and healing after an abusive relationship is a difficult journey. One may no longer recognize the woman in the mirror staring back at them. Suzanna Quintana understands the darkness that a victim of abuse dwells in and what it takes to recover. A survivor of abuse at the hands of a diagnosed narcissist, Suzanna Quintana offers a life preserver to those still drowning in the pain of their heartbreak. In You’re Still That Girl, Suzanna shows women the way to: Liberate themselves from their painful past and become emotionally detached from their ex Learn the difference between real love and abuse disguised as love Find their voice and trust their instincts again so that they won’t make the same mistakes Learn valuable tricks and tips for dealing with a narcissistic ex who is still making their life miserable Get back in touch with the girl they used to be and get back to living a life they always dreamed of

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Book SynopsisThroughout Who Will Love Me?, readers laugh, cry, and happy dance their way into meaningful relationships again. Drawing from her own transformational experience after sexual assault, Melissa Ann McDaniel gives sexual assault survivors the tools—and permission—to heal in ways they never knew were possible. She guides them on a journey with laughter, tears, and a few WTFs. Within Who Will Love Me?, sexual assault survivors learn to: Lovingly take back their power Trust their inner voice Reconnect with their body Build meaningful relationships And much, much more!Trade Review"Working as a clinician with young people who are survivors of sexual abuse, Melissa's book is a breath of fresh air. It provides concrete tools and personalized empathetic perspective that allows for healing and growth. Her ability to acknowledge the pain and distress while simultaneously building hope and community is extraordinary. I am thankful to have this beautifully written tool to use with my clients moving forward.” Justine King, Licensed Mental Health Counselor "Who Will Love Me? is a truly inspirational book which gives the reader an inside view of what it's like to recover from sexual assault. Whether you are a victim of sexual assault or someone who is recovering from another traumatic experience, 'Who Will Love Me?' will help you understand the importance of tying the mind, body and spirit together and how it improves our lives in a truly metamorphic way. Melissa Ann McDaniel gives us insight to the tools we need in order to feel connected as a whole person in order to start living life in a powerful, love-filled way.” Jonathan Hall, High School Teacher "Who Will Love Me? is something that words can't really do justice. My client is already finding joy in times she thought would never be. She feels hope for the first time after decades of torture. It's hard to get it all in such a snapshot after reading and being able to see how Melissa's words impact people who thought the hurt would always be with them, like a death sentence as my client put it. I can't wait to see how far Melissa goes and how many lives she will touch.” Tony Ramos, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker “I started reading “Who Will Love Me?” and could not stop. It felt like Melissa was sitting with me and telling me all of this face to face. I cried tears of happiness, sadness, and relief. I think I’ve coincidently followed some similar steps but this shows a path to take that offers a way to find more authentic and whole healing. I’ve been in EMDR since I was raped and it has helped a lot but I don’t feel completely well yet- just well enough. I am so excited (and a little scared) to continue on. Thank you so very much from the deepest part of my soul for this gift!” Lindsay, Sexual Assault Survivor “Melissa Ann McDaniel's "Who Will Love Me?" is incredibly raw, honest and unfiltered. I appreciate her vulnerability to so openly share her experience and journey, so that so many more can heal in the process. I am not a sexual assault survivor and this book spoke to me, as well. Creating deep and meaningful relationships can be difficult due to so many reasons and the tools and resources Melissa shares in her book can benefit anyone. I am so grateful for her strength and courage to shine a light where so much darkness used to reside in order for the rest of us to shine as well.” Emma Jensen, Human Design Expert & Animal Communicator/Healer “Who Will Love Me? is a book that taps the core of sexual assault through the survival journey of Melissa Ann McDaniel. Melissa’s story is both relatable, to many survivors, and a cautionary tale, for people who haven’t been assaulted. She honestly details the layered shock, fear and disbelief that both survivors and survivor supporters experience. And, these emotions feed the hope and her fighting spirit that encourages us all to stand up for ourselves. I thank Melissa for her honesty and her vulnerability.” TL Robinson, CEO of THE U.P. “A club no one ever wants to belong to is ‘victim of sexual assault.’ But for those unfortunate enough to have been raped, no one can understand their trauma as deeply as someone who has also been victimized that way. Melissa Ann McDaniel has taken her own unfortunate experience and used it as grist for a transformational healing journey, learning things along the way that she now shares with others so that they might heal too. Many women are searching for such a book as this to lead them out of their pain, and my hope is that they find it.” Marianne Williamson

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Book SynopsisThroughout Love Gone Wrong, the familiar fairy tale, Cinderella, is used to outline and tell the unfamiliar journey of a victim who repressed years of childhood sexual abuse. Laurel Bahr’s step-by-step account of discovery, opposition, and lessons learned is interwoven with the “behind closed-door” stories of two friends who were ultimately inspired to follow in her footsteps. Their remarkable journey highlights the power of close, authentic, long-term relationships and proves that change is possible, dreams do come true if one only believes. With the goal to inspire and offer hope to victims, their families, and those who care about them, Love Gone Wrong chronicles the stereotypical aspects of emotional, verbal, sexual, and physical abuse. Clinical insights from a psychologist and other health professionals occur at key junctures to explain, validate, and support their experiences.

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Book SynopsisI Left My Toxic Relationship – Now What? helps women who are overwhelmed with how to rebuild their life after leaving a toxic and abusive relationship. I Left My Toxic Relationship – Now What? teaches women how to live on their own again and how not to feel scared or daunted of being alone. It provides the roadmap for independence with active steps in order to get to a place of happiness again. Join author, educator, and registered psychotherapist, Heather J. Kent in I Left My Toxic Relationship – Now What? as she unlocks the secrets to: Discover what’s really holding women back from their independence Recover from the effects of a toxic relationship and start feeling better – immediately! Get rid of those toxic, false beliefs from previous relationships Create a new support network and quality friendships Become confident and learn how to stand up for oneself Find happiness again!

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