Abuse

This section includes a selection of questions and answers from letters, as well as helpful resources and books.

     Emotional Abuse

     Physical Abuse

     Sexual Abuse Female

     Sexual Abuse Male

     Concerned Others

 

Resources: Websites and Phone Numbers

— 24 Hour Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453 (For residents of Canada, the US, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands. Website: www.ChildHelpUSA.org.)

— 24 Hour Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (Help in more than 140 languages. Website: The National Domestic Violence Hotline.)

— National Sexual Assault Hotline 1.800.656.HOPE
   (Operated by Rainn - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

— Male Survivors Of Sexual Abuse. Website: www.MaleSurvivor.org.

 

Book Reviews:

–Emotional Blackmail - Emotional Abuse and Controllers
–It's My Life Now - Starting Over After An Abusive Relationship
–Leaving Him Behind - Starting Over After Marriage Ends
–Rebuilding - Rebuilding After Divorce
–Courage To Heal Workbook - Healing After Sexual Abuse
–Beyond Betrayal - For Male Victims of Sexual Abuse
–Victims No Longer - For Male Victims of Sexual Abuse
–Because I Remember Terror, Father... - Incest
–Charred Souls - Child Abuse
–The Body Never Lies - Child Abuse
–The Gift Of Fear - Personal Safety