Escaping Domestic Abuse: A Step-by-Step Guide to Freedom and Support for Oklahoma Families

Family law cases can begin during some of the most challenging moments in a person’s life. For many people, ending an abusive relationship is not just a legal decision, but a deeply personal and emotional one. In those situations, safety, planning, and access to reliable information can make all the difference.

Oklahoma City family law attorney Brian Putnam has spent years working with individuals and families facing these situations firsthand. Now, he has brought that experience together in a new book designed to help survivors take clear, practical steps toward safety and independence.

His recently released guide, Escaping Domestic Abuse: A Step-by-Step Guide to Freedom: Recognizing Red Flags for Hassle-Free Safety and Empowerment in Healing, offers readers straightforward advice, real-world insight, and support during one of life’s most overwhelming transitions.

A Practical Resource for Those Facing Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse does not always look the same from one relationship to the next. While some situations involve physical violence, others may include emotional manipulation, financial control, sexual coercion, or psychological pressure that builds gradually over time.

In the book, Mr. Putnam explains how these patterns often develop and why many survivors struggle to recognize the warning signs early on.

By outlining common tactics such as gaslighting, isolation, and cycles of control, the guide helps readers identify unsafe dynamics, gain clarity on their own experience and understand their options.

After addressing the power dynamics behind abusive relationships, the book provides step-by-step guidance to help readers create safety plans, document concerns, explore legal protections, and prepare to leave these relationships safely.

Grounded in Real Family Law Experience

What sets this guide apart is its foundation in real legal experience. As a family law attorney serving clients throughout the state of Oklahoma, Mr. Putnam regularly assists people dealing with protective orders, custody disputes, emergency filings, and other urgent matters connected to domestic abuse. The book reflects the same clear, steady guidance he provides to clients every day.

Legal processes can feel intimidating, especially when someone is already under stress. By breaking down those processes in plain language, the guide helps readers feel more prepared and less alone.

As Mr. Putnam explains:  “No one should feel trapped because they don’t know what steps to take next. The goal of this book is to give people practical tools and the confidence to move toward safety at their own pace.”

Support Beyond the Legal Side

Leaving an abusive relationship involves more than paperwork or court hearings, and the legal process itself often omits the fact that emotional recovery is just as important.

In this sense, the book also addresses the personal side of healing, encouraging survivors to rebuild stability, seek support systems, and regain a sense of independence. Each chapter balances actionable advice with reassurance, recognizing that every situation is different, and that progress often happens step by step.

For many readers, this guide can represent a calm, reliable resource that provides clarity during a time that otherwise feels uncertain.

How This Work Connects to Putnam Law Office

At Putnam Law Office, family law representation often includes helping clients protect themselves and their children during difficult transitions. Mediation, custody planning, and court proceedings are important parts of the process, but safety and preparation always come first.

The book reflects the same approach the firm takes with clients: practical guidance, thoughtful planning, and steady legal support when it matters most.

Those seeking help with protective orders, custody concerns, or other family law matters related to domestic abuse can learn more about working with an experienced Oklahoma City family law lawyer through the firm’s family law services.

Learn More About the Book

Escaping Domestic Abuse: A Step-by-Step Guide to Freedom is available through major retailers, including Amazon. Those interested in reading more about the guide or purchasing a copy can view the book here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJFNXK1Y

If you or someone you love is facing domestic abuse or a family law concern, call 405-724-7701 to speak directly with an attorney at Putnam Law Office and discuss your options confidentially.