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It's Not Okay Anymore: Your Personal Guide to Ending Abuse, Taking Charge, and Loving Yourself

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I purchased this book when I was struggling with the realization that I was in an abusive relationship. It helped me tremendously to face the truth about my situation, and at the same time this book helped me form an "action plan" of leaving my abusive husband. This book clearly defines the warning signs of abuse and that abuse of any kind, i.e. emotional, verbal or physical is not to be tolerated. In many ways this book gave me the strength to face my problems and to ultimately leave my abusive marriage. If you're a woman reading this review and you think you're in an abusive relationship, please buy this little book and read it thoroughly. It will be one of the best investments you can do for yourself.

I was already in therapy to learn to cope with my chronic illnesses. My therapist discovered after about six months of treating me, that I was being abused not just physically by my husband, but both verbally and emotionally by my 17 year old step-son who lived with us. This happened because my husband did not and would not stand-up for me. I came across this book one day in the book store, showed it to my therapist, and together we worked on it. Within 6 weeks I was out of the house and on my way to gaining my self-esteem back. So do not be afraid to take that first step. You will feel better about yourself in no time.

I was already in therapy to learn to cope with my chronic illnesses. My therapist discovered after about six months of treating me, that I was being abused not just physically by my husband, but both verbally and emotionally by my 17 year old step-son who lived with us. This happened because my husband did not and would not stand-up for me. I came across this book one day in the book store, showed it to my therapist, and together we worked on it. Within 6 weeks I was out of the house and on my way to gaining my self-esteem back. So do not be afraid to take that first step. You will feel better about yourself in no time.

I really love this book. It's a great start for those who are starting to realize that they deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, that you really can be a strong person. It was a good wake up call for me and I really appreciated the checklists it gives for getting things in order. Please, please give it a read and if possible, supplement it with counseling and other books like Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend.