I Just Lost Myself: Psychological Abuse of Women in Marriage

By Valerie Nash Chang

Book Overview

Psychological abuse can be as damaging to the psyche as physical abuse can be to the body, yet little is written about this common problem. This book confronts the issue of psychological abuse of women in marriage. Psychological abuse consists of an on-going pattern of domination, oppression, unrealistic expectations, verbal attacking or silent withdrawal within a relationship typically devoid of emotional connection. The author addresses the questions of how and why these women are abused, how the abuse starts and progresses, and in what ways does the process differ from that of physical abuse? Using quotes from survivors of these relationships, Dr. Chang describes life inside one of these relationships and gives treatment recommendations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275952096
• ISBN13: 9780275952099
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Finally--a look at the EXPERIENCE of psychological abuse!

I found this book extremely helpful in its presentation of the dynamics of psychological abuse, a much ignored phenomenon, and how women react to the abuse. How patriarchy contributes is addressed, and case studies make it an interesting read. Helpful for clinicians, researchers, and the public.