Healing Well and Living Free from an Abusive Relationship

Healing Well and Living Free from an Abusive Relationship

One out of every four women in the United States will experience some form of domestic violence or abuse in her lifetime. Through Dr. Ramona Probasco's own powerful personal story of coming out of an abusive relationship, along with her twenty years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she takes readers through a proven, step-by-step process for moving from victim to survivor to overcomer. With genuine empathy, she encourages the reader to call it what it is, understand the mindset of the abuser, break the cycle of violence, recognize what forgiveness is and is not, find a healthy support system, and more. Each chapter ends with a simple, heartfelt prayer, Scriptural promises readers can apply to their situation, and questions for further reflection. Readers are encouraged to go through the book individually, with a counselor, or as part of a support group. Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of race, education, socioeconomic status, or culture. But it does not have to be the end of the story. Healing well and living free are within reach. "Domestic violence has been glossed over, set aside, and quite honestly ignored for years. Dr. Ramona is a picture of courage, willing to be vulnerable and transparent through her own painful past in an effort to lift others out of their current dark reality." - Ray McElroy, former NFL player and Chicago Bears Chaplain "As a retired NFL player with the San Diego Chargers and Pastor of Rock Church San Diego, I am fully aware that domestic violence takes place both off the field and away from the pew. Dr. Ramona's story confirms that this can happen to anyone, and proves that Healing Well and Living Free is possible for those who pursue it. Her personal story of overcoming the aftermath of domestic violence will inspire you and provide you with the steps to take in your own healing well journey." - Miles McPherson, Pastor, Rock Church, San Diego, Author and Retired NFL Player "A practical and spiritual guide to thriving after violence and full of recovery applications for healing well. Dr. Ramona is a seasoned therapist and survivor who blends her expertise with her heart for a journey worth pursuing." - Sandra L. Brown, M.A., The Institute for Relational Harm Reduction & Public Pathology Education, Author of How to Spot a Dangerous Man Before You Get Involved and Women Who Love Psychopaths "This book provides authentic hope and lasting healing for individuals and families who have been traumatized from the effects of an abusive relationship. Dr. Ramona's personal story of healing well from an abusive relationship is compelling and provides biblical wisdom, practical instruction, and hope-focused counsel for those who have remained silent in their suffering." - Dr. Tim Clinton, President, American Association of Christian Counselors "An important and brave book for anyone who has experienced the secret shame of domestic abuse. Safety is not the end goal, but healing the damage and eventually thriving. Dr. Ramona's book shows the way and gives the tools to get there." - Leslie Vernick, Speaker, Relationship Coach, and Bestselling Author "This book is relevant, uplifting and certainly one-of-a-kind. A must-read for those who have been victimized, as well as for those of us who love someone who has... which ultimately means everyone." - Jessica Yaffa, Domestic Violence Overcomer, Founder of No Silence No Violence, Author, Speaker, Advocate "Dealing with the symptoms of an abusive relationship and not the sources result in short-term gain and long-term pain, which tends to reinforce the cycle of despair. This book does not promise easy answers that are not likely to last the test of time. The good news is that it radiates with contagious hope, spiritual wisdom, experienced insight and practical help." - Ken Nichols, Psy. D., Founder and Executive Director ALIVE Ministries, Author "I have rarely, if ever, so profited from reading a book as I have this one. Dr. Ramona's transparency and empathy will encourage you to believe that you too can Heal Well and Live Free!" - Dr. John Edmund Haggai, Haggai International, Founder and Author "A beautifully moving and compelling account of Dr. Ramona's journey from the suffering of abuse to the wholeness and freedom of healing. Her story - and the answers she discovered - will inspire and help all who read it." - Rev. Jack Wyman, Retired Pastor, State Lawmaker and Candidate for Governor and US Senate Are you or someone you love . . . * Keeping secrets about your relationship because you feel ashamed or fear no one will believe you? * Isolating yourself from family or friends? * Permitting yourself to be treated with disrespect, disregard, or disdain? * Minimizing or making excuses for an intimate partner's harmful behavior? * Feeling afraid of your intimate partner? If you answered "yes" to any of the above, you may be in an abusive relationship. The shocking reality i