All But My Soul : Abuse Beyond Control

All But My Soul : Abuse Beyond Control by King, Jeanne I.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780970676320.

What happens when abuse extends beyond the home and into the institutions meant to provide protection? In All But My Soul: Abuse Beyond Control, psychologist Jeanne I. King chronicles a devastating journey through domestic abuse, child abuse, custody litigation, and the often-overlooked reality that systems intended to protect can sometimes become instruments through which abuse continues. Written from the front lines of lived experience, this powerful account follows a mothers struggle to protect her children while confronting a relentless cycle of manipulation, intimidation, legal conflict, and institutional failure. As the abuse extends beyond the home and into the courtroom, Dr. King exposes the emotional, financial, and psychological toll that can occur when power, control, and influence overshadow the best interests of children and families. What makes this work unique is its integration of personal narrative with professional insight. Woven throughout the story are educational commentaries that examine the psychological, legal, and family dynamics unfolding within each chapter. Drawing upon both clinical experience and the professional literature, Dr. King helps readers understand not only what happened, but why it happened and how similar patterns emerge in abusive relationships and systems. More than a memoir, All But My Soul serves as both a compelling personal account and a comprehensive educational resource on abuse beyond control, post-separation abuse, custody conflict, and the enduring impact of coercive and destructive relationship dynamics. For more than two decades, readers have described this book as eye-opening, validating, and unforgettable. Its observations about abuse, power, and institutional response remain as relevant today as when the book was first published. At its heart, All But My Soul is a reflection on resilience, personal sovereignty, and the determination to remain intact when circumstances threaten to overwhelm every aspect of life. It is a compelling examination of abuse beyond control, the human cost of institutional failure, and the enduring capacity of the human spirit to preserve its essential self.