Untying Knots: Ten Simple Steps to Conclude a Toxic Relationship

By JENNIE R. MARTIN

Smart, empowering, to the point- this book gives expert advice to those who may not even know they need it. Share it with your loved ones; you never know who might have knots that need untying.
~ Kathryn Dalbey


A must read. It's a small handy guide with big ideas!
~ Elaine Barber

.....Just wanted to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to read your book. I thought it was wonderful and I have to say I wish I had it about a year and a half ago when I was going through a rough time in my life. I think I would have done things differently if I had read your book.
~ Gina K.


An inspirational tool to allow people the freedom to change. To accept the unacceptable is a disservice to one's self: This book enables power to alter your course for the better. Short, informative, geared to change your life.
~ Ellen LaRusso RN, CCRN, MSN, FNP-C, Author

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: May 19, 2008
• ISBN: 9781477168066

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Copyright © 2008 by Jennie R. Martin.

ISBN: Hardcover 978-1-4363-2490-8

Softcover 978-1-4363-2489-2

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Chapter One: Becoming Aware

Chapter Two: Rising Consciousness

Chapter Three: Setting the Ground Rules

Chapter Four: Establishing a Game Plan

Chapter Five: Decisions, Decisions

Chapter Six: Enforcing the Ground Rules

Chapter Seven: Looking Good and Feeling Great

Chapter Eight: The Golden Rule

Chapter Nine: Gaining Momentum

Chapter Ten: Fly!

Dedicated to:

Those who are silent, and know better

INTRODUCTION

The inspiration for this book came from a dear friend who was upset and angry with her controlling husband. She related to me that she had gone out and bought some self help books and even left them out where he could see them! I was astonished that she felt that she ever had to hide her books, as in our home there are books of all types, many of which pertain to personal growth and self improvement.

When I related this story to another woman who had actually left an abusive husband, she was not a bit surprised. Apparently any attempt at empowering yourself is perceived as a threat to an abusive partner.

Thus the title: UNTYING KNOTS. The cover looks like a scout handbook and sounds like one as well. It appears completely non-threatening. The real knots you untie, of course, are the knots that keep you tied up in a negative relationship.

You may untie these knots and find yourself able to leave the relationship and create a new positive environment for yourself. You may be able to stay and get your partner and yourself help and work things out.