Dying for Love: What Everyone Needs to Know Before the First Kiss

“Why didn’t I see it coming? I never thought it could happen to me. I felt so stupid. I was too ashamed to tell anyone. I thought I could fix it. I was too scared to leave.”These heartbreaking phrases are often shamefully whispered by those who have suffered intimate partner/domestic abuse. But the truth is: it can happen to anyone.What if there was a way to know before the first kiss if a partner will be abusive?Dying for Love is the way!Using research and harrowing real-life stories, this book shows how we can stop the cycle of “love” gone dangerously wrong. You’ll discover:SAILS™: Five factors that contribute to the perfect storm of abuseThat’s Not Ok!™: The eight early warning signsGaslighting: How to recognize this devastating weaponStalking: It’s not just annoying; it can be lethalThe brain chemistry behind abuse: Why leaving can be a struggleHow to speak with kids about abuseTips for safely exiting a dangerous relationship...and much more.Dying for Love is a powerful combination of critical information and personal memoir—a journey from victim to survivor to advocate.Say goodbye to hit or miss: know the signs of abuse, remember your worth, and never feel that you are “dying for love.” Read more