If Hes So Great, Why Do I Feel So Ba..., Avery Neal
If Hes So Great, Why Do I Feel So Ba..., Avery Neal
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If He's So Great, Why Do I Feel So Bad?
Recognizing and Overcoming Subtle Abuse

Author: Avery Neal

Narrator: Virginia Wolf

Unabridged: 7 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/27/2018


Synopsis

ARE YOU A VICTIM OF SUBTLE ABUSE?

Are you always the one apologizing?

Constantly questioning and blaming yourself?

Do you often feel confused, frustrated, and angry?

Aware that something isn't right about your relationship, but can't put your finger on what it is?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're not alone. Nearly half of all women—and men—in the United States experience psychological abuse without realizing it. Manipulation, deception, and disrespect leave no physical scars, but they can be just as traumatic as physical abuse. In this groundbreaking book, Avery Neal, founder of the Women's Therapy Clinic, helps you recognize the warning signs of subtle abuse.

As you are able to identify patterns that have never made sense before, you are better equipped to make changes. An expert in the field, Neal has guided countless individuals to regain their self-esteem, their joy, and their lives.

From letting go of fear to setting boundaries, whether you're gathering the courage to finally leave or learning how to guard against a chronically abusive pattern, If He's So Great, Why Do I Feel So Bad? will help you enjoy a happy, healthy, fulfilling life, free of shame or blame.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Debbie on April 10, 2018

This book talks about subtle abuse--the "I feel bad about myself when I'm around him" rather than "he's hitting me" type of abuse. The author initially talked about the definition of abuse, including subtle abuse, and explained why people should not put up with it. While she realizes that men can al......more

Goodreads review by Clare on April 18, 2018

Written with man as abuser and woman victim, but the point is made clearly that this pattern can occur regardless of gender. Just that men are abusers more often, because they exert more control. Abuse does not have to include violence and this prevents some victims from realising that they are real......more

Goodreads review by Katelyn on November 17, 2020

Opened my eyes Nobody wants to admit they have been in an abusive relationship; this book helped me to understand my own problems and how to move forward and recognize when I am not being treated fairly. I used to feel crazy thinking I was to blame for my relationship failing but the truth is it was......more

Goodreads review by Marta on January 13, 2020

It's important you read it. It's important you won't read it gender biased. And what's even most important, read it with your partner and discuss about it even if you feel your relationship is healthy. It's important to put an effort to be good for each others. And it's super important to take car o......more

Goodreads review by Kristen on June 01, 2018

This was good. Clear, easy to read, with lots of stories as types to see what this looks like in reality. The last chapter on how to teach our daughters to recognize, avoid, and overcome toxic and abusive relationships was probably the best and most important one. Could have used a concluding chapter......more