This much-needed book pinpoints the typical problems abused children experience when they become adults. The information is presented in a friendly and thorough manner for victims and professionals.
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"The best book available to help survivors cope and understand." -- Dan Sexton, Director, Childhelp's National Child Abuse Hotline
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"The best book available to help survivors cope and understand." -- Dan Sexton, Director, Childhelp's National Child Abuse Hotline
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93 of 94 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The focus on child abuse is on children, and the adults who survived because it was often never detected have been overlooked for far too long. So many adults, like me, didn't realize until we were grown just how screwed up our childhoods were. As a child, you don't realize that this isn't normal, that all parents don't treat their children this way, and that it wasn't right because you think your parents always know what's best. Our pain is minimized or dismissed because "it's over now, you're grown up" or we're told "just don't dwell on it." A must read for adult survivors
86 of 90 people found the following review helpful
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I found this slight little book to be a tasty appetizer that leaves you starving for the main course. In other words, this book will help you identify yourself as the adult survivor of abuse, but when it comes to suggesting a course of treatment, the author's suggestions amount to little more than "try taking small risks", "try trusting people who are trustworthy", and "good luck." Well, as someone who has already spent 15 years and more than $150,000 in therapy trying to solve the problem, I found this book virtually useless. It's also very short, at about 100 pages of large type, half-empty pages, and some mediocre cartoons. I recommend instead Steven Farmer's book, Adult Children of Abusive Parents, which includes a detailed program of treatment.
62 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm a psychologist in a college counseling center, and I frequently recommend this book to students who are just beginning to come to terms with a history of childhood abuse, whether it be physical, sexual, emotional, or even neglect. Although the book's illustrations are somewhat juvenille, the content is excellent, and the overall impression is non-threatening. It's a short, simple, easy-to-read book that would be a great first step for anyone who is ready to begin addressing these issues.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Helpful Healing Resource
For anyone who has been the victim of abuse, this resource may be helpful for you to understand that what you are feeling and experiencing is normal... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Chineseylady
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good starting point
I read this book because my counselor asked me to, and it was helpful to see myself in the pages. Sometimes it is hard to admit that you were abused, but recognizing the truth is... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Ruth
1.0 out of 5 stars
Horribly written, as for a two year old!!
Pictures??? Seriously??? Written in such a way to bore me to tears, I will never finish it!!
I was severely abused as a child, and this is the most undignified way of writing... Read more
I was severely abused as a child, and this is the most undignified way of writing... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Darla J Bateman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
I use it as a psychotherapist to help people understand the process of psychotherapy. It is a great tool for patients suffering from trauma
Published 3 months ago by Leslie A. Nichols
5.0 out of 5 stars
It is an easy read that'll change your life
I bought this book for me as recommended by a counselor years ago. I have since then bought it for some of my friends. Read more
Published 4 months ago by spr032003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Extremely Helpful
I am an MFT and I use this book nearly every day in my practice. It is the most useful book about surviving childhood abuse that I have found.
Published 4 months ago by Dana
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Introductory Book For This Problem
I say "Great Introductory Book For This Problem" because it is the only one I have thus far read. For me personally it is very helpful... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Thistlesifter
5.0 out of 5 stars
It needs to be read!!!
Outgrowing the Pain...is a book that must be read by adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. It allows one to see that he or she is not alone and that it is possible to thrive.
Published 5 months ago by MDHC
3.0 out of 5 stars
Right cover - wrong book
The cover says Outgrowing the Pain, but the book is Outgrowing the Pain Together. I'm keeping it because it will be helpful too, but really wanted the cover book.
Published 7 months ago by Lynette
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very great book. It started me on my journey to finally heal
A very well written book. It is easy to read and is easily understood. I purchased to to help my daughter with some problems she was having and it opened up my own issues from... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Scooter70
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- Outgrowing the Pain by Eli Gil in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
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- Breaking the Cycle of Child Abuse by Christine Comstock Herbruck in Back Matter
- Conspiracy of Silence: The Trauma of Incest by Sandra Butler in Back Matter
- 101 Ways Black Women Can Learn to Love Themselves: A Gift for Women of All Ages by Jamie Walker on page 148, page 155, and Back Matter
- The Complete Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner (Practice Planners) by Jr. Arthur E. Jongsma in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Complete Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner (PracticePlanners) by Arthur E. Jongsma Jr. in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Abuse of Power: A Theological Problem by James Poling in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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