The seriously debilitating nature of trauma inflicted by a toxic relationship has not gotten the recognition it deserves. Few people can comprehend the psychological, spiritual, and even physical devastation a person may have to overcome when exiting or coping with a toxic partner. The damage and scars are not necessarily visible, so they tend to go unrecognized. It can take months or even years to recover from such a relationship, and the person suffering from these psychological wounds is extremely vulnerable in the meantime. Written from a Christian perspective, this book seeks to help educate, encourage, and guide people impacted by toxic relationships on their healing journey, avoiding pitfalls along the way. The author has written this book as if she were speaking to her clients, with practical information, advice, and examples from others who have been through similar scenarios. This book avoids formulaic advice and academic theory, recognizing that in reality the healing journey rarely follows a predictable path. Instead, Emerging into Wholeness seeks to give the reader as much information and encouragement as possible to be able to make their own decisions about their recovery based on their unique situations.
Emerging into Wholeness: A Counselor Talks about Toxic Relationships by Dr. Donna McCoy, PhD