The Courage To Heal: A Guide For Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Written by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis in 1992 Publisher: Harper Perennial Publishers in New York Notes: Get this book if you are a female survivor of sexual abuse. This is one of the most helpful books I have ever read. This book is inclusive of lesbians (as one of the authors is a lesbian survivor herself). Updated versions are published every few years. The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide For Survivors of Sexual Abuse Written by Wendy Maltz in 1991 Publisher: Harper Perennial Publishers in New York Notes: This book even has two chapters on relationship issues, including safe touching exercises for partners and survivors. Beginning To Heal A First Book For Survivors Of Sexual Abuse Written by Laura Davis and Ellen Bass in 1993 Publisher: Harper Perennial Publishers in New York Notes: This book is by the same authors as The Courage To Heal so you know that it will be good! There is even an appendix for partners.

Allies in Healing: When The Person You Love Was Sexually Abused As A Child Written by Laura Davis in 1991 Publisher: Harper Perennial in New York Notes: This is one of the most wonderful books ever written for partners of survivors. I suggest that all partners buy a copy of this book. It IS inclusive of all types of partners. The Right To Innocence Healing The Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse Written by Beverly Engel in 1989 Publisher: Ivy Books in New York Notes: Has an appendix for the ones who love survivors as well.