Don Hennessy's book Steps to Freedom: Escaping Intimate Control is different from most 'sympathy' and 'support' books which rely on the target woman to protect herself. Instead it talks directly to the target woman while she is being controlled and hopes to give her the permission and the skills to protect her mind and her soul.… Continue reading Steps to Freedom: Escaping Intimate Control – Don Hennessy’s second book (DH series part 12)
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For professionals who work in Domestic Abuse – (Don Hennessy series part 8)
It is difficult to imagine what it must be like living with a partner who wants to abuse you. (1311) A client [of a counselor or helping professional] who is being abused is different from a non-abused client. She [usually] presents herself in the language of the abuser. She sees herself as inadequate and responsible. We… Continue reading For professionals who work in Domestic Abuse – (Don Hennessy series part 8)
