What I Wish I Knew: Surviving and Thriving After an Abusive Relationship - Kendall Ann Combs

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n nIf a survivor of domestic violence and a trauma-informed therapist could speak to survivors of abuse, what wisdom would they provide? In this ground-breaking book Kendall Ann Combs, a survivor of domestic violence, and Dr. Amelia Kelley, an expert in psychology, seek to answer questions and provide resources for those trying to break the cycle of abuse. n n nn nPart memoir and part self-help, this book follows the progression of an abusive relationship from the courtship phase to recovering and thriving after the abusive relationship ends.n n nn nFORMS OF ABUSE are defined and clinical insight is provided into how these experiences shape survivors. n n nn nRESEARCH-BASED TECHNIQUES for dealing with the aftermath of abuse are given along with skills for well-being and thriving.n