Those who have never experienced an abusive or violent relationship often believe that upon finding their way out, victims' difficulties are solved: their life is good, they are safe, and recovery will be swift. However, survivors of abuse know that leaving is not the end of the nightmare; it is the beginning of a difficult 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 help them heal and reclaim their lives after leaving their abusers. Since its publication in 2000, It's My Life Now has been highly successful as a working manual for survivors who are starting their lives over after an abusive relationship, combining guidance on practical and emotional issues with worksheets and self-exploration exercises. In the second edition, Dugan and Hock include updated information and resources while encompassing a wider range of individuals.
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A book for survivors of an abusive relationship, no matter how much time has passed since the abuse occurred. This book provides accessible, practical information on how to protect yourself once you've left the relationship and how to get through the difficult emotions that accompany leaving and rebuilding an abuse-free, effective life.
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User Reviews about It's My Life Now: Starting Over After an Abusive Relationship or Domestic Violence - 2nd Edition
This book is absolutely a MUST READ for anyone who had endured any type of abuse and is starting their life over. I have found it extremely helpful in getting a clear picture of what to do with all of this scrambled mess I am left with after leaving an abusive relationship. LOVE IT! -- Regaining Ownership
I bought this book after initially buying Healing the Trauma of Domestic Violence: A workbook for women, and Why Does He Do That?: Inside the minds of angrey and controlling men. The later book I found very helpful and the author highly recommended THIS book. As the other workbook wasn't really meeting all my needs I decided to give this one a try.
This one is much better as it is quick and to the point, and speaks in a more simple lauguage. The other work book I bought was helpful but a little too clinical for me. If I were to recommend any books to a woman recovering from a violent relationship I would recommend this one, and Why Does He Do That? -- Great Book For Survivors
If you have recently left an abusive relationship and are struggling to move on with your life, please read this book. It helped me a lot. Between this and "Why Does He Do That, " Lundy Bancroft's book, you won't find better literature, understanding and support. -- Excellent resource for abused women
This is probably one of the most helpful books I have read in dealing with rebuilding life after abuse. It's very helpful in dealing with lingering feelings and emotions, and understanding where they came from. The book discusses issues such as emotional, verbal, and physical abuse along with sexual abuse and assault at the hands of a SO. It is full of self-exploration exercises, and help in dealing with children, friends and family following the end of the relationship. I would recommend it for anyone starting over after an abusive relationship, or even those who are thinking about it. -- Wonderful tool for rebuilding
I came across this book when I was at the point of recognizing that I was in an abusive relationship. Upon recommendation, I read it. It gave me the courage to talk with friends and family to build my support network before leaving him, and it ultimately gave me the courage, tools, insight, and foresight to leave. It was my secret weapon against him, to be able to recognize the manipulative, controlling, abusive behaviors he exhibited, and to know the lines he was going to throw at me when I told him I was leaving.
After I left my abuser, I found the book just as helpful. It helped me to recognize and understand the whirlwind of feelings I was going through. The activities were integral in my healing process.
I have recommended this book to others (even strangers) who I have found to be in abusive relationships, and I will continue to recommend it. -- This book rescued me
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