When Dad Hurts Mom

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Can my partner abuse me and still be a good parent? Should I stay with my partner for my children's sake? How should I talk to my children about the abuse and help them heal? Am I a bad mother?Mothers in physically or emotionally abusive relationships ask themselves these questions every day. Here, a counselor reveals how abusers interact with and manipulate children-and how mothers can help their children recover from the trauma of witnessing abuse.This book, the first ever of its kind, shows mothers how to:- Protect children and help them heal emotionally- Provide love, support, and positive role models, even in the midst of abuse- Increase their chances of winning custody- Help their kids feel good about themselves