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Dedicated to Anyone Who Has Ever Been in an Abusive Relationship

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Books

Boundaries (Fireside/Parkside Recovery Book) – Anne Katherine Boundaries (Fireside/Parkside Recovery Book) – Anne Katherine
Charmers and Con Artists and Their Flip Side-by Sandra Scott
Controlling People: How to Recognize, Understand, and Deal With People Who Try to Control You Controlling People: How to Recognize, Understand, and Deal With People Who Try to Control You
Ditch That Jerk : Dealing With Men Who Control and Hurt Women “It goes without saying that it’s best to avoid getting involved with a man who will try to control you, or worse…”
Facing Love Addiction – Pia Mellody Facing Love Addiction – Pia Mellody
How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk P.I.C.K. Program for Avoiding Jerks
In Sheep’s Clothing – Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People In Sheep’s Clothing – Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People
Is He/She a Narcissist? Is He/She a Narcissist? – You’re not crazy. Get this book. Learn the disease. Stop the abuse.
Love and Addiction – Stanton Peele Love and Addiction – Stanton Peele
Malignant Narcissism by Sam Vaknin – ENTIRE BOOK ONLINE! Sam Vaknin’s reknowned book on narcissim-online in its entirety
Safe Relationships
The Sociopath Next Door The Sociopath Next Door
The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists Excellent book on Narcisism – by Eleanor Payson, M.S.W.
Verbal Abuse – Patricia Evans (THE book) Verbal Abuse – How to Recognize it and How to Respond
What Makes Narcissists Tick – Understanding NPD – ENTIRE BOOK ONLINE What Makes Narcissists Tick – Understanding NPD – ENTIRE BOOK ONLINE
Who’s Pulling Your Strings?: How to Break the Cycle of Manipulation Who’s Pulling Your Strings?: How to Break the Cycle of Manipulation and Regain Control of Your Life – Harriet Braiker
Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men “LISTEN TO THE VOICES OF THESE WOMEN: He’s two different people…”

Counseling/Therapy

Michael J. Formica Professional Counselor/Therapist – draws on mindfulness practice, social and emotional intelligence, and the core sensibilities of both traditional and complementary psychology, in a practical and productive way so as to promote personal empowerment.

Interactive Support

CoDA CoDependents Anonymous
FREE Web-based Abuse Tutorial!
International Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies This website contains a global list of abuse hotlines, shelters, refuges, crisis centres and women’s organizations, plus domestic violence information in over 80 languages. Not only does it list agencies by country, it also contains links to agencies serv
Narcisstic Abuse Recovery Interactive Messageboard for Victims + LOTS of resources
No Eggshells An interactive site for victims of NPD abusers
Our Place Wisdom, help, understanding, and support from other targets of abuse
Trubble’s Catbox Forum Forum for Victims of VA and their Abusers
Verbal/Emotional Abuse and Crazymaking Defined Verbal/Emotional Abuse and Crazymaking Defined
You Are Not Crazy! (requires flash!) Interactive Site for Victims of Verbal Abuse

Websites

20 Traits of the Malignant Narcissist
Abuse Counselling and Treatment, Inc. Resources for those in abusive relationships.
Abuse Facts Abuse Facts
Abuse Sanctuary Excellent website chock full of information for victims of abuse
Abuse Survivor Quotes Lots of quotes for abuse survivors
Are You Emotionally Abused? Description, Effects, and Resources for Emotional Abuse
Boundary Violations in Adult Relationships
Charmers and Con Artists by Sandra Scott Description of Many Abusers
CoDA CoDependents Anonymous
CompassionPower – Steven Stosny’s Abuse/Anger Site Emotional and Verbal Abuse
Coping.org – Help with Detaching Coping.org – Help with Detaching
Creating a Safety Plan This information package was put together by women who have survived and offer their advice to you.
DomesticShelters.org This site is full of resources: shelter information, counseling resources, help and educational information for targets of abuse.
Dr. Irene’s Verbal Abuse Site Fabulous Site about Verbal Abuse, Abusers, Anger, Codependence, etc.
Emotional Abuse and Boundaries Emotional Abuse and Boundaries
Enlightened Living Blog – Psychology Today – Michael J. Formica Enlightened Living Blog – Psychology Today – Michael J. Formica
EQI Excellent site on emotional intelligence, & verbal and emotional abuse
FREE Web-based Abuse Tutorial!
Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project
HBI Goodbye Martyr-Man – and other Worthwhile Wisdoms About Users, Abusers, and Manipulators
Heart 2 Heart for Abused MEN A kind and loving resource for abused men…. A place to begin understanding and healing…
Hot Peaches International Directory of DV Agencies
How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk P.I.C.K. Program for Avoiding Jerks
International Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies This website contains a global list of abuse hotlines, shelters, refuges, crisis centres and women’s organizations, plus domestic violence information in over 80 languages. Not only does it list agencies by country, it also contains links to agencies serv
Is He/She a Narcissist? Is He/She a Narcissist? – You’re not crazy. Get this book. Learn the disease. Stop the abuse.
Knitting at the Guillotine A resource about narcissistic personalities, or those with NPD
Leaving Abuse How to go about leaving an abuser – help and resources
Living With a Narcissist Excellent Wiki About Living With a Narcissist
Love Addicts Anonymous
Misogynon Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition Program of recovery for women who are surviving the effects of a troubled, abusive, violent relationship
Narcissistic Abuse Information and Education about emotional and verbal abuse.
No Nonsense Self Defense – Info on STALKING HELP for you if you’re being stalked
Our Place
Respect Me R.U.L.E.S. (Website)
Rick Ross – Abusive and Controlling Relationships Excellent site about abusive relationships and dangerous cults – there are similarities!
Safe Relationships
Security 2020 This (US) site has lots of inexpensive home security items- fake and real cameras, driveway alarms, window/door alarms, auto-phone dialer with your pre-recorded message for emergencies, etc.
Sociopathic Style Education & Research About Sociopathic Relationships
Sweet Cardomom’s Emotional Abuse Resource Site Sweet Cardomom’s Emotional Abuse Resource Site
The Cycle of Abuse
The Cycle of Violence Cycle of Violence Wheel
The New York State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer Domestic Violence Network The New York State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer Domestic Violence Network
Types of Abuse Abuse in Intimate Relationships: Defining the Multiple Dimensions and Terms
Verbal Abuse dot com Patricia Evans new verbal abuse site
Verbal/Emotional Abuse and Crazymaking Defined Verbal/Emotional Abuse and Crazymaking Defined
Warning Signs of Abuse from the Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness Warning Signs of Abuse from the Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness
wiseGEEK Many short, concise pages on verbal abuse, controlling partners, boundaries, etc.