In this groundbreaking follow-up to her bestselling books The Verbally Abusive Relationship and Controlling People, Patricia Evans goes beyond identifying verbally abusive behaviors to prescribing a course of action for both victim and abuser. Coupling stories of abused women and abusive men from her own case studies, Evans gives you the tools you need to transform your relationship. Most important, she assures you that such a transformation is possible-given the right circumstances. Evans also helps you determine if your abuser really has changed-or if he's merely creating the illusion of change. And if he hasn't changed, Evans helps you decide whether it's time to leave the relationship-and what to do when it is. Combining practical applications and the latest clinical research with her trademark support and assurance, Evans shows you how to empower yourself, improve your relationship, and change your life for the better.

Patricia Evans is the bestselling author of four books and a highly acclaimed interpersonal communications specialist, public speaker, and consultant. She's appeared on Oprah, CNN, national radio, and in Newsweek and O, The Oprah Magazine. She lives in the East Bay Area of San Francisco, CA, and can be reached via her Web site, www.VerbalAbuse.com.