Table of Contents

Acknowledgements; Preface; Chapter 1: The Ways We Are Wounded; Chapter 2: The Toll That It Takes; Chapter 3: Why Do Our Partners Behave This Way?; Chapter 4: Seeing the Wider Picture; Chapter 5: What Stops Us From Leaving?; Chapter 6: Reaching Out for the Support You Need; Chapter 7: Focusing On Yourself; Chapter 8: The Impact on Our Children; Chapter 9: Choosing the Right Path; Chapter 10: Increasing Your Safety; Chapter 11: Gaining Strength in the Relationship; Chapter 12: The Challenge of Breaking Free; Chapter 13: Starting a New Life; Chapter 14: Healing the Wounds; Chapter 15: Pearls of Wisdom; Appendix 1: For Family and Friend; Appendix 2: For Counsellors and Other Professionals; Appendix 3: For Men Working at Change; Appendix 4: The Women and Their Stories; Appendix 5: Community Resources; Bibliography