The Choice To Leave Abuse

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Quick Overview: A licensed marriage and family therapist offers a Latter-day Saint doctrinal and clinical guide affirming that God condemns abuse, that victims are free to leave, and that the Church's role is to believe, protect, and support survivors.
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Written by therapist Ryan Anderson, this book reconciles LDS doctrine with the reality of abuse, declaring plainly that God condemns all forms of abuse and that victims are never obligated to stay. Grounded in scripture, prophetic teaching, updated Church policy, and clinical research, it explains how to recognize abuse, understand its effects, heal, help others, and hold abusers accountable. Practical resources, survivor stories, and guidance for local leaders make it both a comfort and a call to action.

  • Directly answers the agonizing question LDS victims ask: Is it okay to leave and still keep my covenants?
  • Combines prophetic teaching and updated Church policy with cutting-edge trauma science.
  • Written by a licensed marriage and family therapist and PhD, not just a lay author.
  • Includes concrete tools: safety planning, legal resources, therapy guidance, and grounding exercises.

Perfect for a Latter-day Saint experiencing or suspecting abuse—or a bishop, family member, or friend seeking to help—who needs doctrinal permission and practical tools to recognize abuse and support safe escape.

Product Details

Author
Ryan Anderson
Format
Paperback
Pages
264
Dimensions
6x0.68 in
Interior
Black and White
Weight
15.0 oz
ISBN
9781462141791
SKU
41791
Imprint
CFI
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