The Thriver Workbook

“Susan’s book will touch a responsive chord in women who are, or have been, abused and those individuals who advocate for them. Susan’s creativity, her inspirational workshops and her own personal journey make this book a ‘must read’ for anyone interested in the empowerment of women.”

— Alyce LaViolette, author, It Could Happen to Anyone: Why Battered Women Stay

Journey from Victim to Survivor to Thriver!

The Thriver Workbook:
Journey from Victim to Survivor to Thriver!

collage_flower_text After the death of Susan's niece Maggie, who was killed in 1999 by her ex-boyfriend, Susan vowed to work with women who, unlike Maggie, did survive and could move on after the abuse to reclaim their lives. Today, Susan's work is set forth in The Thriver Workbook: Journey from Victim to Survivor to Thriver!

With easy-to-use worksheets, interactive writing exercises and inspirational success stories from those who have survived abuse, The Thriver Workbook provides women with a "road map" to permanently break the cycle of violence in their lives.

Living well indeed will be their best revenge!

One quarter of the women in the United States (more than 12 million) will be subjected to abuse and its lingering aftermath in their lifetimes. The Thriver Workbook shows these women how to live well, be happy and feel strong and
confident once again.

View sample pages of Why Susan Wrote This Book below.

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A Unique, Invaluable Book

The Healing Journey After Abuse

The Thriver Workbook is an important addition to other books on the market that assist women in getting out of abusive relationships or dealing with sexual assault.It is unique in that it describes precisely the process of moving on after abuse, trauma and violence to a radiant, new life —
the life of a thriver!

Anyone interested in understanding the healing journey after abuse — a process that they may recognize someday as being necessary in their own lives or in the life of a loved one — will find The Thriver Workbook invaluable. In addition to victims of abuse, there are many others who can benefit from the workbook.

Inspiration for the Workbook

The Tragic Death of Susan's Niece, Maggie

Maggie vinette After the death of Maggie, her nineteen-year-old niece who was killed in 1999 by an ex-boyfriend, Susan Omilian wanted to motivate women to move on and transform their lives after abuse as Maggie could not. On her own journey as a survivor of domestic violence homicide, Susan coined the term “thriver” to mark her own progress beyond merely surviving Maggie’s tragic death.

She developed her My Avenging Angel Workshops™ and now with the publication of The Thriver Workbook, Susan brings her work and Maggie's story to a wider audience. Here are some of the reasons why Susan has devoted herself to honoring her niece in this way.

Contents of the Workbook

Easy, Readable Workbook Format

The Thriver Workbook takes the reader step-by-step on the Journey to the Real YOU!™ with attractive, easy-to-read worksheets, interactive exercises and invigorating
writing prompts.

Susan has successfully used all these activities since 2001 in her My Avenging Angel Workshops™ to help women reclaim their lives after abuse.

The Journey to the Real YOU!^TM

The Thriver Workbook has the complete "road map" for the Journey to the Real YOU!™. Each section of the book — Beginning the Journey, Discovering Yourself and Envisioning/Embracing the Future — builds on the other and contains the wisdom needed for readers to take the amazing, transformational journey to find their true and authentic self.

Click on "Read More" below for a description of the exercises, worksheets and writing prompts that make up the "road map" for the Journey to the Real YOU!™.

Thriver Success Stories

True Stories of Thriving After Abuse

woman thriving The Thriver Success Stories in The Thriver Workbook showcase true stories from survivors of abuse told by the women themselves.

These profiles detail milestones in their journeys, including the impact of abuse
on their lives, how they found their "defining moment" when they were able to move beyond abuse, and their advice for achieving a life of thriving after abuse.

“I am doing for myself now and making friends with positive, supporting people who tell me, 'You are a beautiful person!' I now have responsible, friendly people around me who truly care about me.”

— A Thriver Success Story from The Thriver Workbook