- More than 4.5 million children are abused each year - Boys are as likely to be abused or neglected as girls - Men are less likely to seek help in dealing with the ramifications of that abuse and neglect - The only book to address the needs of both partners The scars left on the hearts and souls of childhood abuse survivors run deep. They require time, patience, and loving support to heal. Finally, If the Man You Love Was Abused offers a lifeline for the men who suffered childhood abuse--and the people who love them. This prescriptive book teaches readers to: - Get the support that the survivor needs - Make sure loved ones don't neglect their own needs - Determine when--and how--to seek professional help Written in a supportive, reassuring manner, If the Man You Love Was Abused is the first book to address the needs of both partners struggling to deal with issues related to childhood trauma.