 | It's My Life Now: Starting Over After an Abusive Relationship Subjects: Behavioral Sciences; Health and Social Care; Mental Health; Social Work and Social Policy; Marriage Family & Sex Therapy; Counseling; Clinical Social Work; Child and Family Social Work; Violence and Abuse; Psychological Disorders - Adult; Now in its third edition, It's My Life Now is a guide for survivors who have left an abusive relationship. It addresses--in clear, non-threatening language--various issues associated with abuse and violence, including post-relationship emotions, psychological impact, dealing with children, personal safety, legal problems, and financial security. Each chapter dismantles common myths about being in and leaving an abusive relationship and contains activities for self-exploration that survivors can complete as they navigate a new life free from abuse. Recommended by the National Coalition of Domestic Violence, this book is designed to benefit any survivor, no matter how much time has passed. Meg Kennedy Dugan is Director of Counseling Services at New England College in New Hampshire. As a therapist for over 15 years, she has counseled many survivors of relationship abuse and domestic violence. 050 |
