It's My Life Now Starting Over After an Abusive Relationship or Domestic Violence

Description

Those who have never experienced an abusive or violent relationship often believe that upon finding a way out, victims' difficulties are solved: their life is good, they are safe, and recovery will be swift. However, survivors know that leaving is not the end of the nightmare -- it is the beginning of an often difficult and challenging journey toward healing and happiness. It's My Life Now offers readers the practical guidance, emotional reassurance, and psychological awareness that survivors of relationship abuse and domestic violence need to heal and reclaim thei ... Introduction. Were You in an Abusive Relationship? Are You Out of Danger Now? How Could This Have Happened? The Hidden Horror: Sexual Abuse. How Could You Have Loved an Abuser? Abuse in Diverse Relationships. Losing Your Partner, Your Dream, Your Life. When Feelings Overwhelm You. Signs of Unfinished Healing. What About the Children? The Reactions of Others. Practical Considerations. Beginning to Heal. Believing in Yourself. The Temptation to Go Back. Is Your Abuser Still in Your Life? Loving Again.