30 years ago, I was the victim of domestic violence. My husband regularly drank and I was often beaten. I heard something about this book and chose to buy a copy. From page one I thought.."GOD THIS IS ME," I WAS ADDICTED!!!! I gained a lot of insight and then new I wasnt the only one. FAST FORWARD.... I new I had to get out of the marriage for my children and my own sake. I divorced and told myself I would never let this happen again, whenever 'HE SANG HIS APPOLOGIES' I referred to this book, ' MY SURVIVAL BIBLE' and thought "NOT GOING BACK, ONLY FORWARD AND OUT." I divorced, I spoke on a local radio station about domestic violence and even did voluntary work for a 'women in need' charity who provide safe houses, and our local Samaritans. I'm now happily remarried to a wonderful man, my children all grown and settled, holding steady jobs and thankfully weren't raised in a destructive family home. Being a 'divorced' single mam wasn't always easy, money could be tight, but I could lock my door and sleep without waiting for a key to rattle in the lock, expecting another beating!Read full review
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I first got this book in 1993, it was from my personal tutor on the diploma in social work course I was doing. At the time I was in an emotionally abusive relationship - although I didn't realise it until my tutor pointed it out to me. I wasn't strong enough to read it fully until a year or so later, and when I did, it astonished me how much I could relate to it and how much sense it made to me. I'm glad to say that I have NEVER been in a relationship that was in any way abusive since.It opened my eyes and I was able to identify then break the cycle of thinking that if I loved him enough/was a good enough girlfriend then he would change. Thank f**k for that! Since then I have bought this book many times to give to friends and acquaintances who I believed were classic 'women who loved too much'. Here I am, 26 years later, buying it for yet another old friend. This is indeed, 'a life-changing book for women'. So many women can/will benefit from reading it. I honestly can't rate it highly enough. Read full review
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This book is life changing. Highly recommended to the women who feel love comes with pain and don't know what an healthy relationship looks like. Break the cycle of unhealthy relationships once and for all!
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Fabulous book for women who need to break the cycle of painful love. I hsve bought this many times for friends and it has empowered them so much.
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I have learnt so much reading this book. If the title alone relates to you even the slightest, purchase! It’s absolutely worth it!
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