Excerpt from Chapter 7 – “Help from a Friend or Family Member” Published January 31, 2018 As I have mentioned, you have probably lost close contact with your support systems due to your abusive relationship. At minimum, you have not … Read More
Excerpt from Chapter 6 – “What You Can Do” Published January 28, 2018 You may find yourself isolated from your support network of friends, family, church, and coworkers. Even if it has been a while since you … Read More
Excerpt from Chapter 5 – “Why Do You Stay?” Published January 25, 2018 There are many reasons women stay in abusive relationships, and it is important to identify why you stay. You may stay for more than … Read More
Excerpt from Chapter 4 – “The Effects of Abuse” Published January 22, 2018 Living with domestic abuse usually causes serious damage to you psychologically, physically, socially, or spiritually. Abuse leaves scars on your psychological well-being. Some common … Read More
Excerpt from Chapter 3 – “Examples of Domestic Abuse” Published January 19, 2018 You will ask yourself many questions when you are living in an abusive relationship. Please do not judge yourself harshly. Even when you understand … Read More
Excerpt from Chapter 2 – “Dynamics of Domestic Abuse” Published January 13, 2018 In contrast to a healthy relationship, in which the couple works together to solve differences so both people are happy, is domestic abuse. Domestic … Read More
Excerpt from Chapter 1 – “Healthy Relationships” Published January 10, 2018 Having a good relationship is possible, but it’s not easy. Ideally, a good relationship is based on responsibility and respect as much or more … Read More