Time to Break Free: Meditations for the First 100 Days After Leaving an Abusive Relationship

by Judith R. Smith

The first 100 days after a woman leaves an abusive relationship are enormously critical, since it is within this period that she may often return to her abuser. The messages in this text aim to provide the support, knowledge, and compassion needed to stay free of abuse and continue healing.

110 pages, Paperback

Published April 14, 1999

About the author

Judith R. Smith, PhD, LCSW, is a leader in gerontological research focusing on women’s experiences as they age. She is a senior clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and professor of social work at Fordham University. She lives in New York City with her husband.