Intimate Terrorist

"Intimate Terrorist is a compelling and well-written account of the horror of domestic violence. Susan Napier accurately describes the fear and self-blame experienced by victims of domestic violence-as well as the hope and joy they can achieve by seeking shelter and support and escaping abuse. If you've ever asked yourself, 'Why doesn't she just leave?', you should read this book."Janeé M. Hanzlick, LMSW, Safehome Assoc. DirectorFifteen hundred miles from Ground Zero and one year after...
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"Intimate Terrorist is a compelling and well-written account of the horror of domestic violence. Susan Napier accurately describes the fear and self-blame experienced by victims of domestic violence-as well as the hope and joy they can achieve by seeking shelter and support and escaping abuse. If you've ever asked yourself, 'Why doesn't she just leave?', you should read this book."Janeé M. Hanzlick, LMSW, Safehome Assoc. DirectorFifteen hundred miles from Ground Zero and one year after 9/11, ripples of the horrific attacks on America invade Sara Farley's life. She doesn't know anyone that was injured or killed on that day. But nightmares about 9/11 cause her sleepless nights and escalates the tension in her marriage. Then, a shattered window catapults Sara on a journey of unbearable pain. Because of poor work performance, she is given an ultimatum-get help or resign. In counseling, she must face her fears of her husband following through with his threats of violence, and her worst fear of all-homelessness for her and the children. Did you know 4 women die every day in the United States at the hands of intimate partners? Included in Intimate Terrorist are resources to assist victims in escaping the cycles of domestic violence. By reading this book, YOU can learn how to make a difference and possibly save lives. http//domesticviolencestatistics.org