Abuse. Masks worn by a predator. How to break free from the clutches of an abuser and how to never fall into them.

Vera Bokareva is a psychologist, psychotherapist, sexologist with over 18 years of experience, and the author of a psychology channel on Zen with an audience of over 86,000 subscribers. Abuse is multifaceted: it pretends to care, give attention, and love. But the masks eventually come off, and it can be too late: you are trapped, and not everyone can escape from it. Abuse is a pattern of behavior that involves one person exerting violence over another. Abuse deprives you of freedom and chances for a full, happy life. That's why it's so important to recognize an abuser in time and protect yourself from them. How to leave an abuser? What is the "gray rock" strategy and how does it help resist destructive personalities? What are the three steps to recovery after abuse? What does a life code without abuse entail, and how does it help you avoid becoming an easy victim? In relationships with people, you don't need to endure, suffer, or torment yourself! You deserve love, respect, and happiness. You deserve to live as you want.