Abusive Relationships: Abusive Men: Why Sexual Harassment and Emotional Abuse Happen and What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself

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Harvey Weinstein, Charlie Rose, Matt Lauer, Bill Cosby, and numerous others. From entertainment moguls to news anchors and politicians, men from all walks of life are being called out for their abuse and victimization of women. For many women, abuse—sometimes sexual in nature, and sometimes not—begins subtly yet insidiously, and this is the beginning of a destructive, controlling relationship. The abuser’s need for control is often slow and difficult to spot at the onset, but the hidden injuries resulting from this abuse are meant to keep the victim off-balance and in a subservient position. It happens with the boss who takes advantage of his ability to hire and fire by making it clear to a woman he has his eye on her—that she is expected to reciprocate his advances. It happens when the boyfriend manipulates his girlfriend into believing that her opinions don’t count anymore. And it happens when the husband threatens to divorce his wife if she doesn’t kowtow to his demands, painting a frightening picture of her being alone and in hardship without him.Abuse, harassment, manipulation, and victimization know no boundaries, and these unwanted acts take place both at home and in the workplace. Symptoms of abuse can include:• A sense of eroded well-being• Diminished self-confidence• Feelings of shame • Loss of trust in one’s own judgment• Stress, anxiety, or depression With over three decades of experience as a psychotherapist and intimate partner abuse expert, Carol A. Lambert, MSW has worked with over 1000 women who have suffered at the hands of controlling partners. In Abusive Relationships: Abusive Men she will show you:• How to recognize the signs of abuse • How to protect yourself• Strategies for avoiding manipulation and coercion• How to begin the healing process when necessaryYou will discover how to identify your feelings, pinpoint the controlling, abusive behaviors of the potential perpetrator, and then address the issue in a way that will protect you from further harm. Ultimately, this guide will put you on the path toward recovery, empowerment, and freedom. No longer do you need to feel helpless, confused, or doubtful about what you feel. Instead, Carol will gently guide you toward an actionable set of strategies that will not only prevent you from vulnerability and abuse but will also build the strength that will help you act in your own best interest in all situations.Carol A. Lambert, MSW is also the author of: "Women with Controlling Partners: Taking Back Your Life from a Manipulative or Abusive Partner."