I Just Lost Myself: Psychological Abuse of Women in Marriage [Hardcover]

Valerie Nash Chang (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 30, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0275952096 | ISBN-13: 978-0275952099

Psychological abuse can be as damaging to the psyche as physical abuse can be to the body, yet little is written about this common problem. This book confronts the issue of psychological abuse of women in marriage. Psychological abuse consists of an on-going pattern of domination, oppression, unrealistic expectations, verbal attacking or silent withdrawal within a relationship typically devoid of emotional connection. The author addresses the questions of how and why these women are abused, how the abuse starts and progresses, and in what ways does the process differ from that of physical abuse? Using quotes from survivors of these relationships, Dr. Chang describes life inside one of these relationships and gives treatment recommendations.

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Review

“Chang seeks to answer questions about how women experience, explain, and respond to psychological abuse and how they identify turning points for changing their lives.”–Choice

About the Author

VALERIE NASH CHANG is an Associate Professor at the Indiana University School of Social Work.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 184 pages
• Publisher: Praeger Publishers (January 30, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0275952096
• ISBN-13: 978-0275952099
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,863,076 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally--a look at the EXPERIENCE of psychological abuse!, December 5, 1999

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This review is from: I Just Lost Myself: Psychological Abuse of Women in Marriage (Hardcover)

I found this book extremely helpful in its presentation of the dynamics of psychological abuse, a much ignored phenomenon, and how women react to the abuse. How patriarchy contributes is addressed, and case studies make it an interesting read. Helpful for clinicians, researchers, and the public.