Download Allies in Healing by Laura Davis - mirror 1 --- mirror 2 --- mirror 3 -- --------------- br Synopsis: But what about me?brIs it possible to go one day without dealing with the survivor's issues?brWill we ever make love again?brWill the survivor love me in the end?brHow do I know if I should throw in the towel?brBased on in-depth interviews and her workshops for partners across the country, Laura Davis offers practical advice and encouragement to all partners—girlfriends, boyfriends, spouses, and lovers—trying to support the survivors in their lives while tending to their own needs along the way. She shows couples how to deepen compassion, improve communication, and develop an understanding of healing as a shared activity. Addressing partners' most important questions, Allies in Healing covers:brThe Basics—answers common questions about sexual abuse.brAllies in Healing—introduces key concepts of working and growing together.brMy Needs and Feelings—teaches partners to recognize, value, and express their own needs.brDealing with Crisis—includes strategies for handling suicidal feelings, regression, and hopeness.brIntimacy and Communication—offers practical advice on dealing with distancing, control, trust, and fighting.brSex—provides guidelines for coping with flashbacks, lack of desire, differences in sexual needs, and frustration.brFamily lssues—suggests a range of ideas for interacting with the survivor's family.brPartners' Stories—explores the struggles, triumphs, and courage of eight partners.