Author Description

Are you familiar with the phrase sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me? This book shows you that words can definitely hurt you, and may even be labelled as abuse. You may picture abuse as women with bruises, but there is a whole psychological and emotional power dynamic that lies underneath such relationships, and even if physical violence never becomes part of the equation, this dynamic can leave you broken and damaged. The Ugly Duckling Diary invites you to an exploration of emotional abuse as the author recounts her own experiences and helps you make sense of this toxic and abusive behaviour by unpacking the exact power system. Moreover, she shares everything she learned as she worked through her trauma and built a new life beyond the toxicity of her upbringing. This book is a potent combination of powerful storytelling and practical resources to support the reader process their own experiences, or support a loved one who is grappling with the aftermath of emotional abuse. * Learn how to recognise and understand toxic dynamics. * Receive practical tips on each step of your journey. * Reconnect with yourself as you build a life beyond the abuse. You are not alone in this experiences, and you'll see that even when circumstances differ the undercurrents of these types of relationships are eerily similar.