HEAL & FORGIVE II- The Journey From Abuse And Estrangement To Reconcile

HEAL AND FORGIVE II

THE JOURNEY FROM ABUSE AND ESTRANGEMENT TO RECONCILIATION

BY NANCY RICHARDS

Review by Sister Renee

             In Heal and Forgive II, Nancy Richards picks up where Heal and Forgive left off, taking us through the aftermath of divorcing a parent, from the judgment of friends and strangers, to the betrayal and abandonment of other relatives, from the shock to our equilibrium and mourning our losses, through standing firm in the truth and learning to parent ourselves, to arriving at the acceptance that allows us to heal and move on to a new life.

            Whether you regard the idea of a family reunion with eager anticipation or numbing dread, Heal and Forgive II is a must-read for you. I would not advise anyone to even consider reuniting with their abusers without educating themselves on the pitfalls as well as the victories they might expect, and how to handle each one.   In sharing her experiences, Nancy Richards gently guides us through the confusing jumble of conflicting thoughts, feelings, fears, and hopes involved in a possible reconciliation with our abusive families.   Heal and Forgive II  will educate you about the aspects of reconciliation you never even thought of, assist you in processing and understanding each one, and  help you decide how to proceed next. An essential resource before taking that first step toward reconciliation, and an invaluable reference for every step along the bumpy path that will undoubtedly follow.