First published 2004
Lundy Bancroft's "When Dad Hurts Mom" exposes the devastating impact of spousal abuse on children. A counselor reveals how abusive partners manipulate and undermine the family, leaving mothers to shield their kids from trauma. Bancroft offers guidance on building emotional resilience, navigating custody battles, and helping children heal from the wounds of witnessing violence in the home.
Genres: family, abuse, non-fiction, parenting
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: emotional-abuse, family-secrets
384 pages · Hardcover · Putnam Adult
Content warnings: child-abuse, domestic-violence, emotional-abuse