Broken and BatteredIf you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, this book will show you a way out. The life of an abused woman is one of fear, pain, and isolation. Not only is she victimized by the man she loves, she is often disbelieved and abandoned by friends and family. Broken emotionally and battered physically, she is left feeling as if there is no way out. But there is a way out, and this powerfully courageous book leads the way. Refusing to gloss over the terrible realities of abuse, this book shares the true stories of abused women while exploring the male rational behind abuse and the reasons women minimize or deny the extent of their abuse. The book goes on to discuss practical issues such as court procedures and child custody as well as offering a step-by-step safety and escape plan. |
Contents
| 1 | |
Me Tarzan You Jane | 25 |
Under Daddys Foot | 51 |
When Church Is a Haven of Rejection | 73 |
When a Christian Home Is Hell | 91 |
Marital Rape | 103 |
7 | 119 |
Lamb in the Pulpit Lion at Home | 123 |
Lets Be There for Her | 199 |
Legal Medicine That Helps | 221 |
Give Me Some TenderHearted Men | 237 |
A Last Look at Caroline | 255 |
A Last Look at Susan | 269 |
Epilogue | 283 |
The Safety Plan | 285 |
Organizations That Help | 301 |
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