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Many authors have written useful books, but I consider the following to be the most useful for all women needing support whilst coping with problems of domestic violence, emotional abuse and much more.
CC St Claire
Risking-me Synopsis
While researching domestic violence in same sex relationships I noticed a distinct lack of self help books on the subject. However, I did find CC St Claire a wonderful fiction writer. Her book,set against a background of domestic violence, exposes the disturbing reality of woman-to-woman domestic violence. This book is also available to download as an e-book. Risking-me
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Patricia Evans
Verbal Abuse Survivors Speak Out on Relationship and Recovery Synopsis
Outlines solutions to abusive relationships, tells sufferer where to find shelters and support groups, and analyses why many therapists misdiagnose problems in violent relationships. Verbal Abuse Survivors Speak Out on...
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Patricia Evans
The Verbally Abusive Relationship Synopsis
Discusses the potential damage caused by verbal abuse how to identify a problem relationship and how to change or leave such relationships. The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How...
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Beverly Engel
The Emotionally Abused Woman Synopsis
Explains how to identify abusive people and situations, what factors can lead to emotional abuse in adulthood, and what attracts women to abusive people. The Emotionally Abused Woman
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Ann Jones, Susan Schechter When Love Goes Wrong: What to Do When You Can't Do Anything Right Synopsis
Explains basic and realistic steps on how to address an abusive relationship. The checklists helped isolate the many controlling behaviours exhibited within a relationship. It also makes one aware of how subtle these behaviours seem, yet how devastating they are over the course of time. When Love Goes Wrong: What to Do When...
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Ann Goetting & Caroline Jory Getting Out Synopsis Life Stories of Women Who Left Abusive Men. Every year over 50,000 women and children flee their homes because of domestic violence in the UK. In this book, the authors recount the life histories of the abused women, showing not only the build up to violence but also the resources they drew upon to escape. Getting Out: Life Stories of Women Who...
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Susan Forward Toxic Parents Synopsis Overcoming their hurtful legacy and reclaiming your life. Toxic Parents
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Ellen Bass & Laura Davis
The Courage to Heal Synopsis A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. Based on the experiences of hundreds of survivors, this work profiles victims who share the challenges and triumphs of their personal healing processes. Inspiring and comprehensive, it offers mental, emotional and physical support to all people who are in the process of rebuilding their lives. The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women...
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Janice Ristock's
No More Secrets: Violence in Lesbian Relationships
Synopsis
Myths: Violence is a male biological trait. When women fight, no one gets seriously hurt. Lesbians don't abuse their spouses. The truth revealed in Janice Ristock's groundbreaking book is that lesbian relationships sometimes do turn violent. Based on interviews with more than one hundred lesbians who have suffered abuse and seventy-five case workers, No More Secrets is the first in-depth account of this startling phenomenon. Although one in four gay and lesbian couples are affected by domestic violence, the problem has remained hidden for several reasons. By giving voice to the victims, Ristock helps women to address violence by breaking silences, sharing secrets, and naming the forms of abuse.
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