Stopping the Cycle of Abuse - One Woman's Journey

Doris Donley, 2022 National Mother of the Year®, shares her story about how she broke the cycle of abuse in her family. To reach Doris Donley, email at [email protected] suggests the following resources. We hope you find them useful.BOOKSThe Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuseby Ellen Bass and Laura DavisThe Courage to Heal Workbook: A Guide for Women and Men Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse by Laura DavisThe Courage to Heal, Part 2: Changing Patternsby Ellen Bass and Laura Davis My Father's Child: Help and Healing for the Victims of Emotional Sexual and Physical Abuse by Lynda D. Elliott and Vicki L. Tanner The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuseby Dan B. Allender and Karen Lee-ThorpMiss America by Day: Lessons Learned from Ultimate Betrayals and Unconditional Love by Marilyn Van DerBurAllies in Healing: When the Person You Love Is a Survivor of Child Sexual Abuse by Laura Davis Haunted Marriage: Overcoming the Ghosts of Your Spouse's Childhood Abuse by Clark E. Barshinger ONLINE RESOURCES National Sexual Assault Hotline and Resources - RAINN | The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization Organizations for Adult Survivors of Abuse - Organizations for Adult Survivors of Abuse - Child Welfare Information Gateway Stop It Now - Resources and Support for Adults Who Experienced Sexual Abuse as Children | Stop It Now