There is a connection between domestic abuse and coerced abortion. Women who go through these experiences often struggle with tremendous feelings of guilt, shame, grief, anger, depression, and trauma. Inthis book, you will find stories of women who endured domestic violence and underwent abortion-often under pressure, coercion, or intimidation. You will read about the pain they endured as well as how they found freedom, healing, and peace. Healing Hidden Bruises also takes readers through their own restorative process. Full of encouragement for personal reflection, exercises, prayers, and group discussion questions, this book is designed to take women through a complete process of recovery, freedom, forgiveness, healing, and wholeness. Specific topics readers will walk through include: Examining the Dynamics of Domestic Violence Getting Free and Staying Safe Finding Your Voice Again Understanding Traumatic Bonding Breaking Soul Ties Starting Healthy Relationships Working through the Different Phases of the Grief Process Finding Forgiveness Understanding How God Sees You Acceptance and Making Peace with the Past Are you ready to start your healing process?