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It’s My Life Now is a non-fiction manual designed to support female survivors of domestic violence and abuse. The book provides practical guidance, emotional reassurance, and psychological awareness to help women reclaim their lives after leaving abusers. It includes worksheets and self‑exploration exercises, and the second edition updates information and resources for a broader audience.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: Meg Kennedy Dugan
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