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** A Mom's Choice Gold Award Winner ** No longer a victim, beyond a survivor, she is a ""thriver"" on the brink of a new life. She's a new breed of woman moving on after abuse and she wants her revenge. Living well is her best revenge. She is pushing through her fears to forge a new future for herself and her children. Ready to take this life-changing journey of self-discovery from victim to survivor to ""thriver"" and permanently break the cycle of violence in your life? Author Susan Omilian has used her Seven-Step Thriver Zone Motivational Model to assist hundreds of women on their journey complete with easy-to-use worksheets, invigorating writing exercises and inspirational thriver success stories. With these tools, survivors can see their journey from struggle to transformation to happy ending, quiet inner critical voices and awaken their Happy Person Inside. As they attract positive energy to push through their fears, they will set new, achievable goals that will help them find their creative, authentic selves. The innovative material in this book is valuable not only for victims of abuse but also for their families, friends, counselors, therapists, crisis center staffs, and attorneys. It is a resource to these allies, helpers and supporters looking for a motivational process to help those caught in a web of violence, abuse and trauma take the journey to thriving and reclaim their lives.

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Offers faith, courage, and dignity to women who have survived the destructive and selfish actions of abusive men. Susan's message is 'Don't settle for anything less than a life that is better than ever.' She knows that women can do it, and by the time a woman has worked her way through this excellent guidebook for healing, she will believe it too. -- Lundy Bancroft, author, Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men Susan's book will touch a responsive chord in women who are or have been abused and those individuals who advocate for them. Susan's work with battered women, her creativity, her inspirational workshops and her own personal journey make this book a 'must read' for anyone interested in the empowerment of women. - Alyce LaViolette, author, It Could Happen to Anyone: Why Battered Women Stay Susan begins with a rare insight -- that what makes a battered woman is not what the abuser has done to her but what he keeps her from doing for herself - and then takes her readers on a jubilant journey of self-realization. On the way, Susan helps them remake their world and get back in touch with their power and possibility. -Evan Stark, P.D MSW Professor, School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University-Newark and author of Coercive Control: How Men Entrap Women in Personal Life Susan Omilian is a talented, gifted and committed healer for those who are on the difficult journey of recovering their life after abuse. She is a superb communicator with a heartfelt message that enables those who have suffered to dare to hope again of the new possibilities for their life. Her book is not only timely, but timeless as well. --Anita Swanson, author, Slow Hope, The Long Journey Home Susan Omilian has transformed the lives of countless survivors of abuse with her compassionate and effective work. Her book is essential reading for any woman on her own path of recovery, and for every professional who serves survivors. Hope changes everything and Susan inspires hope. --Kathryn Tull, M.A., MFT, author, The Next Bold Step: Learning to Value Yourself

Offers faith, courage, and dignity to women who have survived the destructive and selfish actions of abusive men. Susan's message is 'Don't settle for anything less than a life that is better than ever.' She knows that women can do it, and by the time a woman has worked her way through this excellent guidebook for healing, she will believe it too. -- Lundy Bancroft, author, Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men Susan's book will touch a responsive chord in women who are or have been abused and those individuals who advocate for them. Susan's work with battered women, her creativity, her inspirational workshops and her own personal journey make this book a 'must read' for anyone interested in the empowerment of women. - Alyce LaViolette, author, It Could Happen to Anyone: Why Battered Women Stay Susan begins with a rare insight -- that what makes a battered woman is not what the abuser has done to her but what he keeps her from doing for herself - and then takes her readers on a jubilant journey of self-realization. On the way, Susan helps them remake their world and get back in touch with their power and possibility. -Evan Stark, P.D MSW Professor, School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University-Newark and author of Coercive Control: How Men Entrap Women in Personal Life Susan Omilian is a talented, gifted and committed healer for those who are on the difficult journey of recovering their life after abuse. She is a superb communicator with a heartfelt message that enables those who have suffered to dare to hope again of the new possibilities for their life. Her book is not only timely, but timeless as well. --Anita Swanson, author, Slow Hope, The Long Journey Home Susan Omilian has transformed the lives of countless survivors of abuse with her compassionate and effective work. Her book is essential reading for any woman on her own path of recovery, and for every professional who serves survivors. Hope changes everything and Susan inspires hope. --Kathryn Tull, M.A., MFT, author, The Next Bold Step: Learning to Value Yourself Offers faith, courage, and dignity to women who have survived the destructive and selfish actions of abusive men. Susan's message is 'Don't settle for anything less than a life that is better than ever.' She knows that women can do it, and by the time a woman has worked her way through this excellent guidebook for healing, she will believe it too. -- Lundy Bancroft, author, Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men Susan's book will touch a responsive chord in women who are or have been abused and those individuals who advocate for them. Susan's work with battered women, her creativity, her inspirational workshops and her own personal journey make this book a 'must read' for anyone interested in the empowerment of women. - Alyce LaViolette, author, It Could Happen to Anyone: Why Battered Women Stay Susan begins with a rare insight -- that what makes a battered woman is not what the abuser has done to her but what he keeps her from doing for herself - and then takes her readers on a jubilant journey of self-realization. On the way, Susan helps them remake their world and get back in touch with their power and possibility. -Evan Stark, P.D MSW Professor, School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University-Newark and author of Coercive Control: How Men Entrap Women in Personal Life Susan Omilian is a talented, gifted and committed healer for those who are on the difficult journey of recovering their life after abuse. She is a superb communicator with a heartfelt message that enables those who have suffered to dare to hope again of the new possibilities for their life. Her book is not only timely, but timeless as well. --Anita Swanson, author, Slow Hope, The Long Journey HomeSusan Omilian has transformed the lives of countless survivors of abuse with her compassionate and effective work. Her book is essential reading for any woman on her own path of recovery, and for every professional who serves survivors. Hope changes everything and Susan inspires hope.--Kathryn Tull, M.A., MFT, author, The Next Bold Step: Learning to Value Yourself

Offers faith, courage, and dignity to women who have survived the destructive and selfish actions of abusive men. Susan's message is 'Don't settle for anything less than a life that is better than ever.' She knows that women can do it, and by the time a woman has worked her way through this excellent guidebook for healing, she will believe it too. -- Lundy Bancroft, author, Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men Susan's book will touch a responsive chord in women who are or have been abused and those individuals who advocate for them. Susan's work with battered women, her creativity, her inspirational workshops and her own personal journey make this book a 'must read' for anyone interested in the empowerment of women. - Alyce LaViolette, author, It Could Happen to Anyone: Why Battered Women Stay Susan begins with a rare insight -- that what makes a battered woman is not what the abuser has done to her but what he keeps her from doing for herself - and then takes her readers on a jubilant journey of self-realization. On the way, Susan helps them remake their world and get back in touch with their power and possibility. -Evan Stark, P.D MSW Professor, School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University-Newark and author of Coercive Control: How Men Entrap Women in Personal Life Susan Omilian is a talented, gifted and committed healer for those who are on the difficult journey of recovering their life after abuse. She is a superb communicator with a heartfelt message that enables those who have suffered to dare to hope again of the new possibilities for their life. Her book is not only timely, but timeless as well. --Anita Swanson, author, Slow Hope, The Long Journey HomeSusan Omilian has transformed the lives of countless survivors of abuse with her compassionate and effective work. Her book is essential reading for any woman on her own path of recovery, and for every professional who serves survivors. Hope changes everything and Susan inspires hope.--Kathryn Tull, M.A., MFT, author, The Next Bold Step: Learning to Value Yourself

Offers faith, courage, and dignity to women who have survived the destructive and selfish actions of abusive men. Susan's message is 'Don't settle for anything less than a life that is better than ever.' She knows that women can do it, and by the time a woman has worked her way through this excellent guidebook for healing, she will believe it too. -- Lundy Bancroft, author, Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men Susan's book will touch a responsive chord in women who are or have been abused and those individuals who advocate for them. Susan's work with battered women, her creativity, her inspirational workshops and her own personal journey make this book a 'must read' for anyone interested in the empowerment of women. - Alyce LaViolette, author, It Could Happen to Anyone: Why Battered Women Stay Susan begins with a rare insight -- that what makes a battered woman is not what the abuser has done to her but what he keeps her from doing for herself - and then takes her readers on a jubilant journey of self-realization. On the way, Susan helps them remake their world and get back in touch with their power and possibility. -Evan Stark, P.D MSW Professor, School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University-Newark and author of Coercive Control: How Men Entrap Women in Personal Life Susan Omilian is a talented, gifted and committed healer for those who are on the difficult journey of recovering their life after abuse. She is a superb communicator with a heartfelt message that enables those who have suffered to dare to hope again of the new possibilities for their life. Her book is not only timely, but timeless as well. --Anita Swanson, author, Slow Hope, The Long Journey Home Susan Omilian has transformed the lives of countless survivors of abuse with her compassionate and effective work. Her book is essential reading for any woman on her own path of recovery, and for every professional who serves survivors. Hope changes everything and Susan inspires hope. --Kathryn Tull, M.A., MFT, author, The Next Bold Step: Learning to Value Yourself This book offers faith, courage and dignity to women who have survived the destructive and selfish actions of abusive men. Susan's message is 'Don't settle for anything less than a life that is better than ever.' She knows that women can do it and by the time a woman has worked her way through this excellent guidebook for healing, she will believe it, too. --Lundy Bancroft, author, Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men Susan's guide will touch a responsive chord in women who have been abused and those who advocate for them. Susan's creativity, her inspirational workshops and her own personal journey make this book a must read for anyone interested in the empowerment of women. --Alyce LaViolette, author, It Could Happen to Anyone: Why Battered Women Stay Susan begins with a rare insight that what makes a battered woman is not what the abuser has done to her but what he has kept her from doing for herself and then takes her readers on a jubilant journey of self-realization. On the way, Susan helps them remake their world and get back in touch with their power and possibility. Evan Stark PhD, MSW, author, Coercive Control: How Men Entrap Women in Personal Life

"""Offers faith, courage, and dignity to women who have survived the destructive and selfish actions of abusive men. Susan's message is 'Don't settle for anything less than a life that is better than ever.' She knows that women can do it, and by the time a woman has worked her way through this excellent guidebook for healing, she will believe it too.""-- Lundy Bancroft, author, Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men""Susan's book will touch a responsive chord in women who are or have been abused and those individuals who advocate for them. Susan's work with battered women, her creativity, her inspirational workshops and her own personal journey make this book a 'must read' for anyone interested in the empowerment of women."" - Alyce LaViolette, author, It Could Happen to Anyone: Why Battered Women Stay""Susan begins with a rare insight -- that what makes a battered woman is not what the abuser has done to her but what he keeps her from doing for herself - and then takes her readers on a jubilant journey of self-realization. On the way, Susan helps them remake their world and get back in touch with their power and possibility."" -Evan Stark, P.D MSW Professor, School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University-Newark and author of Coercive Control: How Men Entrap Women in Personal Life ""Susan Omilian is a talented, gifted and committed healer for those who are on the difficult journey of recovering their life after abuse. She is a superb communicator with a heartfelt message that enables those who have suffered to dare to hope again of the new possibilities for their life. Her book is not only timely, but timeless as well.""--Anita Swanson, author, Slow Hope, The Long Journey HomeSusan Omilian has transformed the lives of countless survivors of abuse with her compassionate and effective work. Her book is essential reading for any woman on her own path of recovery, and for every professional who serves survivors. Hope changes everything and Susan inspires hope.--Kathryn Tull, M.A., MFT, author, The Next Bold Step: Learning to Value Yourself"

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Susan M. Omilian JD is an attorney and women's rights advocate. She has helped hundreds of women on their journey from victim to survivor to thriver for the past four decades. Her award-winning work allows women to permanently break the cycle of abuse and create new, vibrant futures for themselves and their children. She is the author of Awaken. She lives in West Hartford, Connecticut.

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