It's My Life Now: Starting Over After an Abusive Relationship or Domestic Violence, 2nd Edition Meg Kennedy Dugan, Roger R. Hock
Publisher: Routledge

Last week we got into a fight about his older brother, who I can't stand. A lot has been said about Mildred and why she wrote this book. I'd already been evacuated from the captain's seat of my life by a pirate disguised as my girlfriend. She could steer and I'd just hang out on the back deck, scared and crying in the unbearable sunshine. But when I more recently re-read the book, I was surprised to see what I thought was originally caring and chivalrous was actually controlling and emotionally abusive. And I don't know what I Tell her that if she wants to get away from Dick you will be there to help her but you can't condone a violent and abusive relationship. Buy the book: read books on domestic violence — It's My Life Now: Starting Over After an Abusive Relationship or Domestic Violence, 2nd Edition. We seem perfectly matched, and I'm thrilled that we're going to make a life together. Only after leaving will you truly understand how staying will have prevented any change. It's very easy to start believing the things your abuser tells you about yourself when you don't have a lot of outside context. Mildred has dedicated her life to helping survivors of domestic violence and abuse. Separate The National Domestic Violence Hotline: Website link or 1.800.799. I believe in telling her story, she is doing the work of others. There is nothing redeemable about this relationship. Right now, I can't fathom how my friend could feel like this after she's suffered so much because of him. There is nothing to save but yourself.