You will understand the specific weapons and tactics that are used by manipulators to achieve their own selfish ends. You will be given a complete toolkit in order to regain control over your own life and stop anyone from having unfair power over you ever again. You have a simple choice. You can ignore this book and the valuable information it contains and go through life at risk of being used by others for their own selfish ends. Or, you can read on, apply the information, and live a happy life that is within your own control. A few things you are going to learn from the book:Different types of abuse The severity and frequency of an abusive relationship A list of behaviors the abusers may show A look into how the victims may feel Help with getting out of an abusive relationship And much, much more... Beginning with a discussion of the magnitude of the problem of domestic violence, the authors present a fictional narrative of whose relationship with her intimate partner dissolves into abuse and violence, both physical and emotional. What follows is expert commentary on her story by law enforcement, a judge and former district attorney, victim advocate, therapist, and survivor, which provide a unique exploration of the tragedy of abuse and potential means by which it can be addressed. The main theme of the book is the tendency to "blame the victim" for staying in an abusive relationship and the need to understand why leaving can be so difficult and dangerous.