Abuse: the masks worn by the predator. How to break free from the claws of the abuser and how to never fall into them. 2nd edition

Vera Bokareva — psychologist, psychotherapist, sexologist with over 18 years of experience, author of a psychology channel on Zen with an audience of over 86,000 subscribers. Abuse is multifaceted: it pretends to be care, attention, and love. But the masks... come off, and it may already be too late: you are trapped, from which not everyone can escape. Abuse is a behavior model that implies violence from one person over another. Abuse deprives you of freedom and chances for a full, happy life. That’s why it’s so important to recognize the abuser in time and protect yourself from him. How to leave an abuser? What is the “gray rock” strategy and how does it help resist destructive personalities? What are the three steps for recovery after abuse? What does the code of life without abuse include, and how will it help you not become a convenient victim? In relationships with people, there is no need to tolerate, suffer, and torment yourself! You deserve love, respect, and happiness. You deserve to live as you wish.