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ewolf's review
5.0
For those trying to figure out what is going on with the people in their life this is a great start. Other clarifies the various types of psychological abusers, and how they don't seem like they are until one is sucked in. Author does a good job of not limiting the knowledge to just romantic relationship and friendships. She also includes the work environment and family home. Two areas that aren't looked at as much.
The author doesn't go into great details of everything little thing and there are few examples of the topics. Though, the examples aren't really needed. This book is clearly meant to be a stepping stone for those who are in the beginning throws of figuring out what is happening to their life and what the other person's deal is. The book does a wonderful job in taking the reader/survivor through the steps of eliminating the toxic person's influence on them. It also gives steps for the survivor to move towards finding themselves again and finding joy in life.
Since this book isn't meant to be an intense psychology course on the subject the author supplied further books to look into as well as places online to learn more and finds support.
This is a book I would highly recommend for many. Even if one doesn't think they are dealing with a toxic person in their life it does supply the information needed to spot them. Also, gives a person the knowledge and understanding of what the survivor is going as well as pointers to guide them out of the toxic situation. Sometimes it only takes a person who understands and comprehends to start a survivor towards a healthy and happy path in life.
The author doesn't go into great details of everything little thing and there are few examples of the topics. Though, the examples aren't really needed. This book is clearly meant to be a stepping stone for those who are in the beginning throws of figuring out what is happening to their life and what the other person's deal is. The book does a wonderful job in taking the reader/survivor through the steps of eliminating the toxic person's influence on them. It also gives steps for the survivor to move towards finding themselves again and finding joy in life.
Since this book isn't meant to be an intense psychology course on the subject the author supplied further books to look into as well as places online to learn more and finds support.
This is a book I would highly recommend for many. Even if one doesn't think they are dealing with a toxic person in their life it does supply the information needed to spot them. Also, gives a person the knowledge and understanding of what the survivor is going as well as pointers to guide them out of the toxic situation. Sometimes it only takes a person who understands and comprehends to start a survivor towards a healthy and happy path in life.
becca_osborn's review
5.0
Fantastic book about putting "bones" on psychological abuse - common characteristics, giving words to the ways to describe it, and starting the process of putting up boundaries and discerning limited contact v. no contact, and learning to thrive again after abuse. There are resources and journal prompts in the back, too. This book is really a fantastic resource!
Recommended both to those who have been abused in this way (you aren't crazy) and those who want to understand friends who have been hurt in this way. There's content in here for all of us.
This is not the end. You have a wonderful life ahead of you!
pairings: boundaries, changes that heal, secrets of your family tree
Recommended both to those who have been abused in this way (you aren't crazy) and those who want to understand friends who have been hurt in this way. There's content in here for all of us.
This is not the end. You have a wonderful life ahead of you!
pairings: boundaries, changes that heal, secrets of your family tree
stephaniesbookreviews's review
4.0
My father was never the easiest person to live with. Objectively, there were good times and he could be helpful and kind. But, those times were not the norm. Still, it was not until the events that led to my mother filing for divorce last year that we recognized his behavior over the years was narcissistic and abusive. This book had a lot of good information and there are many passages I highlighted that I will need to write down as reminders (I'll probably update this review with them eventually). However, I feel like while I did face that psychological abuse, I was also kind of a step removed from it. I felt the focus of things discussed in this book would definitely be more applicable to my mother. I'm glad I read it, though, and would recommend it to people who are struggling with toxic people in their life.
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