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Drawing on interviews and workshop experience, Lauraβ€―Davis provides actionable advice for girlfriends, boyfriends, spouses, and lovers of adult child sexual abuse survivors. The book covers essential topics such as understanding the basics of abuse, nurturing compassion, communicating effectively, and cultivating shared healing. It offers concrete strategies for handling crises, rebuilding intimacy, and navigating family dynamics, while also encouraging partners to recognize and express their own needs. Personal stories from eight partners illustrate the challenges and successes of support and recovery.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Davis, Laura
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