Please note: Many books in the other categories (on the left menu) are very helpful for girlfriends, partners, and spouses (as well as family members and friends) of men with histories of unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood. The books below were written specifically for people in intimate relationships with men who have histories of unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood.
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Allies in Healing: When the Person You Love Was Sexually Abused as a Child
by Laura Davis, 1991
An extremely helpful book for those in intimate relationships with men (or women) who were sexually abused as children. Covers every topic and question you might have. Very helpful for both people in the relationship, actually, not just the partner.
 
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Outgrowing the Pain Together: A Book for Spouses and Partners of Adults Abused As Children
by Eliana Gil, 1983
This great book, like all of Dr. Gil’s, is short, very easy to read, and best for people beginning to deal with the issues involved.
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Getting Free: You Can End Abuse and Take Back Your Life (4th edition)
by Ginny NiCarthy, 2004
It's definitely not true that all abused men become abusers, but some do. Latest edition of an amazing book that has helped many, many women for over 20 years. The information and tools needed to recognize and sort out what’s happening in the relationship – emotional abuse, physical abuse, etc. – make wise decisions and take effective action.
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