When Love Hurts: A Woman's Guide to Understanding Abuse in Relationships

""Every woman who is struggling to understand the mistreatment she is experiencing in her relationship should begin by reading [this] wonderful book."--Lundy Bancroft, author of Why Does He Do That? What do you do when the one you love lets you down? If you are wondering about whether you are experiencing abuse from a partner or unsure if your damaged relationship can be fixed, finding answers can seem daunting--or even impossible. When Love Hurts can help answer your questions, using exercises and resources to help you make sense of your relationship, addressing all forms of abuse including verbal, emotional, financial, sexual and physical. This practical guidebook is a supportive and non-judgmental resource for women who have been in your position of feeling powerless and confused. Authors Jill Cory and Karen McAndless-Davis, with their decades of experience in supporting women with experiences of abuse, offer their insights and share stories from women to help you make sense of your relationship. By drawing on your own wisdom and that of the many women who've shared your experience, When Love Hurts can help you find the answers you've been looking for"--