When dad hurts mom

Mothers living with a physically or emotionally abusive partner often wrestle with hard questions: whether a parent who abuses can still be a good one, whether to remain in the relationship for the children, and how to explain what is happening to them. This guide is written for them. Its author, a counselor, describes how abusive men interact with and manipulate children, and what mothers can do to help kids recover from having witnessed abuse.

The book offers practical guidance on protecting children and supporting their emotional healing. It explains how a mother can provide love, stability and positive role models even while abuse continues, and it offers advice on talking with children about what they have seen. It also covers how a mother can improve her chances of gaining custody and how to help children build a healthy sense of self-worth.