| View Larger Image | No Visible Wounds: Identifying Non-Physical Abuse of Women by Their Men | Paperbackby Mary Susan Miller Ph.D. (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Ballantine Books | | Edition: | Reprintth Edition | | Page Count: | 320 Pages | | Publication Date: | October 08, 1996 | | Sales Rank: | 31,715st |
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DOES YOUR PARTNER . . .* have sudden outbursts of anger or rage?* become jealous without reason?* prevent you from seeing friends and family?* deny you access to family assets such as bank accounts, credit cards, or the car?* control all finances and force you to account for what you spend?* insult you or call you derogatory names?* humiliate you in front of your children?* turn minor incidents into major arguments?If you or someone you know can answer "yes" to the questions above, chances are you are suffering from nonphysical battering--controlling, tyrannical behavior that is just as damaging to a woman's self-esteem as a broken bone or a black eye. An experienced counselor who works with abused women, Mary Susan Miller breaks the silence that surrounds this devastating form of domestic violence. She identifies the many types of nonphysical abuse verbal, emotional, psychological, social, and economic--and explores why this outrageous treatment of women continues unabated in our society. Dr. Miller also shares the stories of many survivors who have escaped their abusive relationships. Their experiences--with law enforcement, the legal system, and the community itself--can help prepare any woman for the decision of whether to stay or leave the relationship. And if she decides to go, Dr. Miller offers sound guidelines on how to protect herself and her children, since a woman's decision to leave is usually the time she is in the most danger from her abuser.Finally, Dr. Miller inspires hope: You can break free of the nightmare of nonphysical battering and heal, once again engaging in a life of integrity, dignity, and peace. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 18 reviews)
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It helped me truly say it out loud by Marsha Jauregui  5 Stars
May 31, 2009
For so long I knew I said my marriage was just not a healthy one. Now I know and truly know and acknowledge that it wasn't near just unhealthy, but very unhealthy. For some time, three years now after I decided to end the marriage I thought what I was feeling was not normal and unhealthy. It helped me understand that it was perfectly normal and I was heading towards healing.
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Very insightful by KayeG (NYC) 5 Stars
May 31, 2008
Excellent book for women who are emotionally, mentally, or verbally abused or for those who are not quite sure. Sometimes non-physical abuse can be down played and the victim may be confused about whether or not it is actual abuse. This book helps to give clarity as to what constitutes abuse and the rights of the victim. The author uses the experiences of different women to illustrate her points.
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NO VISABLE WOUNDS by M. Cline (SHERMAN,TX)  4 Stars
January 18, 2008
A VERY WELL WRITTEN BOOK ABOUT ABUSED WOMEN THAT FEAR THE MEN THEIR WITH . IT GIVES SOME UNDERSTANDING ON WHY THEY STAY. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
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An awesome book shining light on a pervasive problem, that also provides hope by Charlene Rubush (Donalsonville, Georgia) 5 Stars
October 12, 2007
Even if you, as a woman, have not been personally affected by verbal and emotional abuse, surely you know of a woman who has been, or is currently being harmed.
I am so grateful for having found this book, as it is extremely enlightening on many levels.The problem of emotional, mental, and verbal abuse in relationships, men controlling and demeaning women, is too common in our society, as well as all over the world.
Dr. Miller's work as an assistant in Family Court,aiding and counseling abused women, has given her a deep understanding of how the abuser operates. She delves deeply into the tactics he often uses, such as isolation from friends and family, name-calling meant to erode self-esteem, the playing of mind games, economic control, etc.
Miller not only names the problem, but provides informed advice for those women hoping or planning to leave their abuser.
She stresses the importance of obtaining counseling, which can help break through the wall of denial a victim experiences, plus provide comfort, relief, and help point out options the victim may be unaware of.
The book points out the many pitfalls a woman may experience as she fights her way out of her situation. There are police officers who may side with the abuser, as well as the fact that few judges will impose a jail sentence for non-physical abuse.
Yet, there are glimmers of change in society. Dr. Miller writes of programs such as EMERGE, the first men's group for batterers, which opened in 1977, at the urging of local women's shelters.
While we're not there yet, Dr. Miller hopes for a day when programs begin to address non-physical abuse with the concern they express over violence today. This could lead to minimizing the physical abuse to which it inevitably escalates.
This book has a thorough listing of resources and help lines for abused women, as well as an excellent index.
I believe this book should be required reading for students, male and female, while in middle school. The awareness that it brings might spare many people untold grief in their romantic relationships.
Dr. Miller is to be highly commended for this vital resource on this unpleasant, shameful subject which needs more exposure in our society. Wish I could give it ten stars!
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Enlightening by Patti Brennan (chocolate-town usa) 4 Stars
April 01, 2007
I was given this book about one year before I actually dug it out of the box I'd stuck it in and read it...someone suggested I highlight anything that might ring familiar...suffice it to say, most the book's passages are now bright yellow...Dr. Miller's insights into the abuser and the survivor's experiences - and her profound understanding of "covert" emotional/verbal abuse, brainwashing, "crazy-making," etc. were comforting and enlightening and somewhat painful...especially to a girl who had just broken free and remained in denial...I recommend this book to anyone who feels that they are being controlled, manipulated, and/or abused in any way. If nothing else, you will come to know that you are not alone - and in time - you will find strength and courage in the truths that Dr. Miller offers...
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There are no bruises to yellow and heal, no gaping wound to point to. But, in spite of their invisibility, emotional wounds are a very damaging form of abuse. Whether caused by words, actions, or even indifference, emotional abuse is very common-yet often overlooked. In this helpful guide, Christian therapist Gregory Jantz examines why emotional abuse is so common and damaging. He reveals how those who have been abused by a spouse, parent, employer, or minister can overcome the past and...
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