Corey E. Lees

If You Touch Me!: The Chilling Reality of Emotional and Physical Abuse Behind Closed Doors and the Journey to Freedom (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A door closes, and everything changes. Words become sharper, silence becomes a threat, and fear becomes a constant companion. Abuse isn't always about bruises and broken bonessometimes, it's a whisper in the ear, a controlling grip on the wrist, a look that freezes a person in place. It is the slow erosion of self-worth, the gradual isolation from friends and family, the unshakable belief that leaving isn't an option.

Behind the walls of countless homes, individuals endure an existence ruled by manipulation, intimidation, and violence. This book sheds light on what happens when love turns to possession, when affection is used as a weapon, and when a person's sense of safety is shattered by someone who was supposed to protect them. It exposes the unseen tactics abusers usehow they rewrite history, plant seeds of self-doubt, and convince their victims that they are the problem. It reveals the quiet moments of terror that outsiders never witness, the split-second calculations survivors make to avoid triggering another explosion, and the exhausting cycles of hope and despair that make leaving seem impossible.

No one expects to end up here. It starts with small compromises, justifications, and explanations. A cruel remark dismissed as stress, an angry outburst waved off as a bad day. Then the excuses pile up, and before long, the lines between normal and unacceptable blur beyond recognition. This book explores that descentthe moment a person realizes they no longer recognize themselves, the way fear becomes routine, and the way survival becomes the only priority. It lays bare the internal war between wanting to believe in change and knowing deep down that things will only get worse.

This book is not just about the painit is about the aftermath. The shame that lingers long after the bruises fade. The hesitancy to trust, the fear of repeating past mistakes, the feeling of being permanently broken. It is about what it takes to reclaim autonomy, to silence the echoes of abuse, and to rebuild a life without fear. It does not offer simple answers because there are none. Healing is not linear, freedom is not immediate, and the scars do not disappear overnight. But there is a way forward, and this book walks through the process of breaking freenot just physically, but emotionally and psychologically.

For those who have never lived this reality, this book offers a window into a world they may struggle to understand. It unpacks why victims stay, why they don't always fight back, and why leaving is often the most dangerous time in an abusive relationship. It challenges the misconceptions that keep victims silent and embolden abusers to continue their reign of control. It reveals the warning signs that are often missed and the subtle shifts in behavior that indicate someone is suffering in silence.

For those who have survived, this book serves as a validation of their experience. It affirms that they were not imagining things, that their pain was real, and that they deserve more than what they endured. It acknowledges the deep wounds that remain, the triggers that surface without warning, and the strength it takes to rebuild from the ground up. It does not demand forgiveness, nor does it dictate how survivors should heal. Instead, it provides a framework for understanding the past and reclaiming the future.

This is not just another story about abuse. It is an unfiltered look at what it means to live in fear, to lose yourself to another person's control, and to fight for a life free from violence. It is a guide for recognizing toxic dynamics before they escalate and a resource for those ready to take their first step toward freedom. It is a reminder that no one deserves to live in fear and that breaking free is possibleeven when it feels like there is no way out.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: A. Matts
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798230069041
• Artikelnr.: 73383258