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When Dad Hurts Mom

Helping Your Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing Abuse

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When Dad Hurts Mom

Written by: Lundy Bancroft
Narrated by: Randye Kaye
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Can my partner abuse me and still be a good parent? Should I stay with my partner for my children's sake? How should I talk to my children about the abuse and help them heal? Am I a bad mother?

Mothers in physically or emotionally abusive relationships ask themselves these questions every day. Whether it's physical or "just" emotional abuse, whether it's aimed at them or you, whether they see or hear it, your kids need you.

This book, the first ever of its kind, shows mothers how to:

  • Protect children and help them heal emotionally
  • Provide love, support, and positive role models, even in the midst of abuse
  • Increase their chances of winning custody
  • Help their kids feel good about themselves

©2004 Lundy Bancroft (P)2017 Tantor Abuse Dysfunctional Relationships Parenting & Families Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Emotions Health Mental Health
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all women need to read this book, especially if they want to help the children. this book should be made aware at counselor, women shelters,. I became aware of this book by accident. if I have read it 30 years ago I may have left the abusive partner a lot sooner. and help my kid who observe it all and now is continuing the pattern.

GREAT BOOK TO READ

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I got this audiobook as a mom who has left an abusive relationship and has faced a lot of victim blaming. this was super helpful! I listened to it all in 4 days. definitely looking up more books.

wonderful book! Great insights and very helpful

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I have now listened to this book 5 or 6 times in the last month. so helpful. I knew there was more I could do or learn to help my kids heal, but it wasn't until this book that I felt empowered and validated. People are often minimizing (oh maybe they won't remember? Good thing he didn't use much physical force),but that never felt good enough. This book provided me answers and tools.

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