Susan Forward

Susan Forward, Ph.D., was an American clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and bestselling author known for her work on family dysfunction, emotional abuse, and unhealthy relationships, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers *Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them* and *Toxic Parents*. She coined the term 'emotional blackmail' and hosted a nationally syndicated radio program on ABC Talk Radio for six years while also serving as a therapist and instructor in Southern California facilities. She passed away in February 2020.[1][3][4]