I’m not too shy to admit that I was once in an abusive relationship. I share my story freely because I never want anybody else, man or woman, to experience what I experienced. It breaks my heart to see people in unhealthy relationships, and to see the excuses they make for themselves and their abusers.
Why Does He DO That?: Inside the minds of angry and controlling men is a 5-star rated book by Lundy Bancroft that changes the lives of abuse victims. Lundy Bancroft is a therapist who has made a career of studying abusive men, and he designed the rehabilitative program for abusers that is implemented worldwide.
The Amazon synopsis:
“He doesn’t mean to hurt me-he just loses control.”
“He can be sweet and gentle.”
“He’s scared me a few times, but he never hurts the children-he’s a great father.”
“He’s had a really hard life…”Women in abusive relationships tell themselves these things every day. Now they can see inside the minds of angry and controlling men and change their own lives. In this groundbreaking book, a counselor shows how to improve, survive, or leave an abusive relationship, with:
The early warning signs
Nine abusive personality types
How to tell if an abuser can change, is changing, or ever will
The role of drugs and alcohol
What can be fixed, and what can’t
How to leave a relationship safely
And an excerpt for you:
Hey, Trouble! 
Yes…when do you plan to continue your story? I anxiously await the next part….and was intrigued when you briefly shared and that you drove off in your car to the ATM……never to return. Very courageous and probably the only way you could have done it with minimal damage.
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I’m honestly so flattered anytime anybody tells me they’re waiting for the next chapter. I was traveling a lot the past few months but I’m a little restless tonight, so maybe tonight’s the night 😉 Thank you for your comment, your kindness, and your readership!
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