New Book an Instruction Booklet for Leaving Abusive Relationships
Salem, OR, April 25, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Finally, a new book from Outskirts Press author Ellen P. Jones gives women in abusive relationships hope for a brighter future. “No Contact: Ending a Destructive Relationship” provides the tools for safely exiting a toxic partnership—for good.
Women who are attempting to escape an abusive relationship are finding a powerful ally in a new book that provides a step-by-step guide for gaining independence—all from the perspective of someone who’s been there.
Just released by Outskirts Press (www.outskirtspress.com), No Contact: Ending a Destructive Relationship from author Ellen P. Jones gives women the tools needed to leave an abusive partner for good. Jones, herself a survivor of domestic violence, leads readers through the difficult but always necessary task of breaking off contact with the abusive partner and moving forward.
“Making a life partner choice is the most important decision we ever make,” says Jones. “Our health and happiness hinge on that decision. The wrong choice can cost us financially, for sure, but more importantly, it can suck the life out of us, taking us up and down an emotional roller coaster, and playing havoc with our physical, mental, and spiritual health.”
And it’s a problem that’s reached epidemic proportions. According to the University of Oregon, one in three women experiences at least one physical assault by a partner during adulthood. And young women ages 19-29 reported more violence by intimates than any other age group. Often, these women know they should leave the relationship but feel trapped, suffer from lack of support or simply aren’t able to imagine themselves without their partner—despite the abuse.
In clear, engaging prose sprinkled with examples and case studies, Jones explains how women can get out of these relationships safely by completely breaking off contact in most cases. She then goes further by showing ways for victims to maintain the distance and reestablish control in their lives. Recognizing the myriad ways in which women can be drawn back to a destructive partner, Jones supplies tips and life strategies to buoy their resolve. Readers will learn how to:
-- Plan for their safety;
-- Make the break and not fall victim to backsliding;
-- Deal with being alone;
-- Readjust if a relapse occurs;
-- Reengage and become intimate again in new relationships;
-- Avoid becoming a victim in the future.
In the process, No Contact helps women regain a sense of self-respect, worth and confidence that is often sapped by a destructive relationship. The book also provides an appendix packed with extensive list of online resources, phone numbers and organizations for individuals who are trapped in destructive relationships, so victims will never be cut off from important assistance.
“No Contact: Ending a Destructive Relationship” is now available through Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and the online bookstore of Outskirts Press, at outskirtspress.com/store.php.
About the Author: Ellen P. Jones is a licensed teacher with a bachelor’s in Community Service & Public Affairs. A survivor of domestic violence herself, she now works in case management. “It is my sincere hope that in sharing my views, suggestions for healing, and some of my personal experiences, you, the reader, will be able to remove yourself from a destructive relationship,” she says. Jones currently lives in Salem, Oregon.
ISBN: 978-1-4327-1563-2
Format: 5 x 8 paperback Pages: 192
SRP: US$15.95/CAN$16.95 Genre: Self Help/Personal Growth
Author Contact: Visit her on the Web at www.outskirtspress.com/ nocontact_endingadestructiverelationship
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Women who are attempting to escape an abusive relationship are finding a powerful ally in a new book that provides a step-by-step guide for gaining independence—all from the perspective of someone who’s been there.
Just released by Outskirts Press (www.outskirtspress.com), No Contact: Ending a Destructive Relationship from author Ellen P. Jones gives women the tools needed to leave an abusive partner for good. Jones, herself a survivor of domestic violence, leads readers through the difficult but always necessary task of breaking off contact with the abusive partner and moving forward.
“Making a life partner choice is the most important decision we ever make,” says Jones. “Our health and happiness hinge on that decision. The wrong choice can cost us financially, for sure, but more importantly, it can suck the life out of us, taking us up and down an emotional roller coaster, and playing havoc with our physical, mental, and spiritual health.”
And it’s a problem that’s reached epidemic proportions. According to the University of Oregon, one in three women experiences at least one physical assault by a partner during adulthood. And young women ages 19-29 reported more violence by intimates than any other age group. Often, these women know they should leave the relationship but feel trapped, suffer from lack of support or simply aren’t able to imagine themselves without their partner—despite the abuse.
In clear, engaging prose sprinkled with examples and case studies, Jones explains how women can get out of these relationships safely by completely breaking off contact in most cases. She then goes further by showing ways for victims to maintain the distance and reestablish control in their lives. Recognizing the myriad ways in which women can be drawn back to a destructive partner, Jones supplies tips and life strategies to buoy their resolve. Readers will learn how to:
-- Plan for their safety;
-- Make the break and not fall victim to backsliding;
-- Deal with being alone;
-- Readjust if a relapse occurs;
-- Reengage and become intimate again in new relationships;
-- Avoid becoming a victim in the future.
In the process, No Contact helps women regain a sense of self-respect, worth and confidence that is often sapped by a destructive relationship. The book also provides an appendix packed with extensive list of online resources, phone numbers and organizations for individuals who are trapped in destructive relationships, so victims will never be cut off from important assistance.
“No Contact: Ending a Destructive Relationship” is now available through Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and the online bookstore of Outskirts Press, at outskirtspress.com/store.php.
About the Author: Ellen P. Jones is a licensed teacher with a bachelor’s in Community Service & Public Affairs. A survivor of domestic violence herself, she now works in case management. “It is my sincere hope that in sharing my views, suggestions for healing, and some of my personal experiences, you, the reader, will be able to remove yourself from a destructive relationship,” she says. Jones currently lives in Salem, Oregon.
ISBN: 978-1-4327-1563-2
Format: 5 x 8 paperback Pages: 192
SRP: US$15.95/CAN$16.95 Genre: Self Help/Personal Growth
Author Contact: Visit her on the Web at www.outskirtspress.com/ nocontact_endingadestructiverelationship
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