Abuse

A victim of her mother’s Munchausen by proxy and child abuse survivor, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s unique and controversial case made headlines across the world. Now, she’s finally free to start living her life on her terms—and to tell her own story as only she can.

Debut author Dee Ashby and her former husband Ty said their “I dos” on a sunny, Texas Hill Country afternoon in April 2015. Dee was head-over-heels in love with her tall, handsome, athletic G.I. Joe and could not wait to spend the rest of her life with this perfect-in-every-way man. Less than six months into their fairytale marriage, Ty developed some debilitating medical conditions, the result of injuries sustained during combat missions abroad.

"Defeat the Narcissist" is your comprehensive guide to self-healing, providing you with the tools and strategies needed to disarm narcissists, escape their manipulation, and rebuild your life with confidence and resilience. This book offers a transformative journey, empowering you to overcome psychological abuse and trauma bonds, ultimately leading you to a place of peace and self-empowerment.

In this gut-wrenching account of her early life, author Kat Ward takes the listener through every shade of darkness, whilst never allowing the candle of hope to fully extinguish, so as that truth may indeed find its rightful freedom.

When Lee Metoyer is hired to be the new housekeeper, she has no idea that she’s about to become the anchor to a family in an abusive patriarch’s home, setting a mystery in motion that will take decades to uncover. At the age of seventy-two, Lee falls ill and on her deathbed asks Sandy to write her story. The only problem is, Sandy doesn’t know the story. Embarking on a quest to honor Lee’s final wishes, Sandy takes an emotional and thrilling journey, unveiling shocking truths not only about her beloved housekeeper but also her own upbringing.

Nolan Sinclair's Kicking Kratom teaches you how to quit kratom with methods and mindsets that are easy on your body, and easy on your brain. From cravings to depression to physical withdrawal symptoms, Kicking Kratom explores all the challenges we may encounter when we decide to give up our addictions, and shows us how to approach them. Edited by public health expert Madelyn Young, Kicking Kratom intends to motivate and encourage quitters, while offering scientifically backed reasonings for our addictions and their solutions.

As a young adult, years after her physical abuse has ended, Maggie Walters struggles with an unpredictable temper and socially difficult behaviour. After several false starts she finds a therapist who she trusts, just enough, to start talking about the childhood locked away behind the anger and isolation she has learnt to live with. Eventually she is diagnosed with Multiple Personality Disorder, MPD (now known as Dissociative Identity Disorder or DID). Gradually, she understands.

In The Empath and the Narcissist: Navigating Love, Conflict, and Parenthood, you’ll discover a transformative guide for understanding the complex dynamics of relationships between empaths and narcissists, and how to heal, set boundaries, and protect your emotional well-being—whether you’re in a relationship, recovering from one, or co-parenting with a narcissistic partner. This book dives deep into the emotional landscape of being in a relationship with a narcissist, unraveling the psychological patterns and manipulative behaviors that often trap empaths in toxic cycles.

ln The Empath vs The Narcissist: A Guide to Healing, Boundaries, and Empowerment, discover the powerful journey of self-discovery and emotional recovery for empaths who have been affected by narcissistic relationships. This book provides practical tools, deep insights, and transformative techniques designed to help you break free from toxic cycles and reclaim your life.

Struggling to escape the suffocating grip of narcissistic abuse? Look no further! Gain the insights you need to heal deep emotional wounds. Introducing: "Dear Narcissist, WHY Me" – a beacon of hope for inner healing and empowerment, authored by Dr. John Kraus, Ph.D., a narcissistic abuse recovery expert who furthered his studies at Harvard Medical School in Trauma Informed Care.

Kimber had it all—talent, drive, and opportunity—until she sacrificed everything for love. Three decades later, trapped in a toxic marriage, divorce wasn’t an option but a necessity. Her life depended on it. His controlling and abusive behavior didn’t end when she finally found the courage to leave. In fact, it got worse. Bound by the welfare of her children, Kimber remained in the marital home during the divorce, enduring a living nightmare within walls built from his cruelty.

Plenty of psychology books out there diagnose narcissists, gaslighting, and dysfunctional relationships. This is a firsthand account of what it is like to date a sociopath. Corinne Thornwood is a first-time author who is here to share her cautionary tale of how to survive a sociopath with the objective to help unsuspecting and innocent people from having this happen to them.

Secrets are like vampires. They captivate us with their forbidden mystery and promises of excitement. Yet once inside us, they become toxic; compelling us to infect others, who in turn want nothing more than to be bitten. It's a vicious cycle that ensures nothing remains secret forever.

Born in 1975, Louise was living a happy, normal life as the much adored only child of two loving and hard-working parents. But then the tragic deaths of her father and grandfather within two years of each other turn her life upside down.

Are you haunted by anxiety and endless ruminations, trapped in the painful memories of narcissistic abuse? Do you feel overwhelmed by the struggle to set boundaries, trust others, or rediscover who you truly are? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone—and there is a path forward. Take back control of your life with this empowering guide designed specifically for survivors like you.

When Janet Linton was six years old, seen but not heard for several years of sexual abuse, she suffered and her family disowned her from the age of 13 after until today. She is now 34, living with the family secret for 21 years on why she left home at a young age?

Aunque ahora te sientas atrapado/a e impotente, ten la seguridad de que este libro te brindará la comprensión, las herramientas y los pasos prácticos necesarios para sanar, recuperarte y reclamar tu poder frente a esa persona narcisista en tu vida.

Child abuse casts a long shadow over the history of childhood. Across the centuries there are numerous accounts of children being beaten, neglected, sexually assaulted, or even killed by those closest to them. This book explores this darker side of childhood history, looking at what constituted cruelty towards children in the past and at the social responses towards it. Focusing primarily on England, it is a history of violence against children in their own homes, covering a large timeframe which extends from medieval times to the present.

Ultimately, Nikki advocates for self-awareness, compassion, and the recognition that only divine judgment should guide personal identity, encouraging listeners to live authentically and embrace their unique journeys.

Abuse knows no bounds—it doesn't discriminate based on gender, age, race, or any other factor. Anyone can become a victim, whether knowingly or unknowingly, and each individual's journey towards healing from abusive relationships and escaping trauma is unique. Our abuse survivor book, Such Reckless Hate, acknowledges this truth and delves into the lived experiences of those who have endured the unimaginable toxic relationships.

"Maintenant que la génération des baby boomers et celles qui l'ont suivie peuvent avoir autant de relations sexuelles qu'elles le veulent, elles semblent en avoir perdu l'envie..." Convaincue, après avoir suivi des centaines de couples (hétérosexuels, homosexuels, avec ou sans enfants et de tous âges), qu'il n'y a pas de fatalité au déclin du désir amoureux, Esther Perel nous livre ici une analyse révolutionnaire de ce phénomène.

In this audiobook, psychotherapist David Richo explores how we replay the past in our present-day relationships - and how we can free ourselves from this destructive pattern. We all have a tendency to transfer potent feelings, needs, expectations, and beliefs from childhood or from former relationships onto the people in our daily lives, whether they are our intimate partners, friends, or acquaintances.

Dans La recette de l’amour, Léa Stréliski porte un regard tendre, franc et courageux sur la quête amoureuse. Ses réflexions s’adressent aux humains, seuls ou en couple, qui rêvent d’offrir et de recevoir de plus grandes doses d’amour.

Featured on Oprah and Sally Jesse Raphael, this definitive look at the dynamics of male-female communication gets to the heart of the all-too-common phenomenon: women who are ready and willing to commit, and men who back off just as the relationship moves toward the next level. This book can help you recognize early warning signs of the commitmentphobic man and avoid unnecessary stress and heartache.

Available for the first time in audiobook, this follow-up to the phenomenally successful Men Who Can't Love tackles the issue of commitment phobia, that persistent obstacle to truly satisfying contemporary relationships. Authors Stephen Carter and Julia Sokol explore why modern men and women are torn between the desire for intimacy and the equally intense need for independence. Drawing on numerous interviews and real-life scenarios, and written with humor, insight, and the kind of wisdom gained by personal experience, He's Scared, She's Scared offers guidance for all of us who want genuine, sustained intimacy.

Get smart about men and relationships with the help of this straightforward guide. Learn how to read that vitally important first date, how to tell the good guys from the bad, how to handle a breakup and after, and the 11 commandments for a smart woman.

Alors que le développement personnel règne en maître, Maureen Mellet revendique le développement relationnel, qui fait du couple un coach pour guérir ses blessures et grandir. Par Maureen Mellet, du compte Instagram (110k) et fondatrice de la méthode du couple allié ®. Et si c'était ok d'avoir besoin d'aimer l'autre ? Et s'il n'était pas nécessaire d'être parfaitement bien dans ses baskets pour être en couple ? Et si les disputes de couple étaient une opportunité extraordinaire de se soigner l'un l'autre ?

Clinical therapist Aaron Karmin teaches you the skills to manage your anger without aggression and build up your self-confidence, self-control, and self-respect. The Anger Management Workbook for Men goes beyond why men get angry and helps you get to the root of your anger. It gives you positive and productive anger management tools to strengthen the most important and most overlooked relationship in your life - your relationship with yourself.

Let's face it: We all know people who are irrational. No matter how hard you try to reason with them, it never works. So what's the solution? How do you talk to someone who's out of control? What can you do with a boss who bullies, a spouse who yells, or a friend who frequently bursts into tears? In his book Just Listen, Mark Goulston shared his best-selling formula for getting through to the resistant people in your life. Now he brings his communication magic to the most difficult group of all - the downright irrational.

In this provocative and inspiring audiobook, David Richo distills 30 years of experience as a therapist to explain the underlying roots of unhappiness - and the surprising secret to finding freedom and fulfillment. There are certain facts of life that we cannot change - the unavoidable "givens" of human existence: (1) everything changes and ends, (2) things do not always go according to plan, (3) life is not always fair, (4) pain is a part of life, and (5) people are not loving and loyal all the time.