This book may be short but it is important. Leah highlights this in the book, but emotionally abusive relationships can be more difficult to recognize. Aspects of them can even be normalized by society, think “boys will be boys” and the idea of “passion” in extreme emotional responses.

Leah leads you through recognizing what emotional abuse is, understanding the effects, and providing tools to leave the relationship. All while not blaming or criticizing those who are in these relationships. She pulls on self-compassion skills, as well as other therapeutic modalities.

Overall, this is an incredibly helpful read for those who in an emotionally abusive and unhealthy relationship. This is one that I can see being a great addition to therapy and to read with your therapist.

Learned a lot from the content included in this book. I liked the journal prompts and insights from real couples that were within. The book is laid out in a helpful way. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.