Reaching Him (Paperback)

Stand Again

ISBN 10: 1764463404 / ISBN 13: 9781764463409

Published by Stand Again, 2025

About this Item

Paperback. Reaching Him is the first comprehensive guide written specifically for families of male victims of coercive control and psychological abuse.Written by a survivor who spent a decade trapped in the same patterns your son is living through, this book gives you what no other resource provides: a complete framework for staying connected to someone who has been systematically disconnected from everyone who loves him.You're watching him disappear.The man you raised - confident, independent, full of life - has become someone you barely recognise. He defends her against the smallest concern. He's pulled away from family and friends. His world has shrunk to the size of her approval.You've tried talking to him. You've tried pointing out what you see. Nothing works. Everything you do seems to push him further away.You're not imagining it. And you're not powerless.What you'll learn: Why he can't see what's happening - and why pointing it out makes things worseHow masculine identity creates specific vulnerabilities that abusers exploitThe "leaving the light on" approach that positions you to matter when he's readyWhat to say, what to avoid, and how to handle contact with herStage-by-stage guidance from deep entrapment through crisis and recoveryHow to sustain yourself through what may be a long journeySpecific guidance for parents, siblings, friends, and professionalsYour son needs you present and capable when the cracks begin to form. This book shows you how to be there. A practical guide for families and friends supporting men trapped in coercive control and psychological abuse, offering clear guidance on staying connected, avoiding harm, and being present when change becomes possible. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reaching Him (Paperback)
• Publisher: Stand Again
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1764463404
• ISBN 13: 9781764463409
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Reaching Him is the first comprehensive guide written specifically for families of male victims of coercive control and psychological abuse.

Written by a survivor who spent a decade trapped in the same patterns your son is living through, this book gives you what no other resource provides: a complete framework for staying connected to someone who has been systematically disconnected from everyone who loves him.

You're watching him disappear.

The man you raised - confident, independent, full of life - has become someone you barely recognise. He defends her against the smallest concern. He's pulled away from family and friends. His world has shrunk to the size of her approval.

You've tried talking to him. You've tried pointing out what you see. Nothing works. Everything you do seems to push him further away.

You're not imagining it. And you're not powerless.

What you'll learn:

• Why he can't see what's happening - and why pointing it out makes things worse
• How masculine identity creates specific vulnerabilities that abusers exploit
• The "leaving the light on" approach that positions you to matter when he's ready
• What to say, what to avoid, and how to handle contact with her
• Stage-by-stage guidance from deep entrapment through crisis and recovery
• How to sustain yourself through what may be a long journey
• Specific guidance for parents, siblings, friends, and professionals

Your son needs you present and capable when the cracks begin to form. This book shows you how to be there.

About the Author

Stand Again was created to support men recovering from family violence and coercive control. Written from lived experience, not clinical theory, the books and resources provide clear frameworks for understanding abuse, rebuilding identity, and learning to reconnect with healthy emotions.The mission of Stand Again is simple: no man should have to face recovery in silence or isolation. Through books, free resources, and YouTube content, Stand Again offers language, tools, and hope for survivors ready to reclaim their lives.