Partner Development

In Shattered to Shining, nine women and one male domestic violence survivor describe how they were shattered, as their home became a place where physical and sexual violence, emotional and psychological control dominated their lives. Through persistence and courage, they have risen above their situation and come out the other side shining with positivity, strength, commitment, and empathy for others.

Nach 20 Jahren in einer Ehe, in der sie vor allem "funktionierte", verliebt sich Sonja R. Hals über Kopf. Emotional ausgehungert wie sie ist, gibt Frank ihr alles, was sie jahrelang vermisst hat. Doch Sonja ist an einen Narzissten geraten, der sie ganz für sich vereinnahmen will und ihr Selbstwertgefühl systematisch zerstört. Sieben Jahre dauert diese narzisstische Beziehung, von der sie hier ungeschönt erzählt, dann schafft Sonja R. nach vielen Versuchen den Absprung.

Finde heraus, wie du dich aus den Klauen eines toxischen Mannes befreien und von vorn anfangen kannst. So unmöglich dies im Moment auch klingen mag - du kannst es schaffen, wenn du die Grundregeln des narzisstischen Verhaltens lernst. Lerne, mit dem Narzissten umzugehen und ihn mit seinen eigenen Waffen zu schlagen.

Letters from a Better Me is a transformational guide igniting the powerful woman inside us that we’ve suppressed for too long. Discover how holding onto anger, fear, hate, and separation traps us in an ongoing cycle of destruction. Now is our time to become the best versions of ourselves and have a lasting effect on the world. The journey starts with taking a trip into our own darkness. We take off our blinders and see how these attacks on our womanhood affect us on deep levels. Once we are aware, we accept what is and heal from the past.

When Michael Clark was arrested for domestic violence and his wife moved out, he saw his world falling apart. He knew this was not the person he wanted to be. He was eager to change, but didn’t know how. Everything he’d tried in the past to control his behavior had fallen short. Part memoir, part how-to, From Villain to Hero is unique among domestic violence and domestic abuse books. Michael’s true story provides listeners rare, first-hand insight into a person’s journey from being a violent and abusive partner to becoming a safe and emotionally healthy one.

In Terror to Triumph, 12 domestic violence survivors describe the terror they experienced and the additional challenges they encountered from a system that was supposed to help them. Most importantly, they tell of the practical steps they have taken - physically, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually - to journey from darkness to light and build new lives. They tell of continued recovery, and how they have reclaimed self to reach a sense of triumph.

Leigh first met Jason at an audition for a tragic play. He was 19 and troubled and intensely magnetic, a dead ringer for James Dean. Leigh was 22 and living at home with her parents, trying to figure out what to do with her young-adult life. Within months they had fallen in love and moved to New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, a place neither of them had ever been. But what was supposed to be a romantic adventure quickly turned sinister.

Two years after their marriage, Jim Culback wasn't the man Clare thought he was. How many more broken promises could she accept? After packing and moving everything they owned from Ohio to Naples, Florida, she actually thought their marriage would improve. But as time went by, she couldn't take the beatings, lies, or cheating any longer. But could her husband be capable of homicide? Is Jim responsible for the murders of two women?

Brigitte Scholl disappeared on 29 December 2011, the day after her 47th wedding anniversary. The flowers her husband had given her - red roses - were still on the living room table; in the corner stood the Christmas tree, straight as a die and lavishly decorated. Everything had to be just so. It was to be perfect right up to the end. A woman is brutally murdered and buried in the woods. Suspicion falls on her husband - the former mayor of a small town south of Berlin. They had been married almost 50 years and were considered the perfect couple.

Weit über 100 getötete Frauen allein in Deutschland pro Jahr: Morde, über die niemand spricht. Jeden Tag versucht in Deutschland ein Mann, seine Frau umzubringen. Alle 3 Tage wird eine Frau von ihrem Partner oder Ex-Partner getötet. Hinzu kommen die Morde an Frauen durch ihnen unbekannte Täter. Diese Verbrechen sind keine Ehrenmorde oder Beziehungstaten, sondern Femizide: Morde, die an Frauen verübt werden, weil sie Frauen sind.

Anziché limitarsi ad analizzare e commentare la tragedia del femminicidio, questo audiolibro offre alle ascoltatrici un approccio proattivo e pratico che può offrire spunti di riflessione e suggerire azioni concrete da intraprendere per uscire da situazioni di violenza psicologica e/o fisica prima che sfoci in tragedia. Roberta Bruzzone aiuta l'ascoltatrice a individuare un partner potenzialmente pericoloso fin dai primi appuntamenti.

Growing up in an environment unsure of anything is stressful. Being unaware, but knowing at the same time something doesn’t feel right, is uncomfortable. You know the saying “what goes on in this house stays in this house”. But what actually goes on in this house? Who do you call? What do you say? Do I love her enough to endure this with her?Does she love me enough to let go? If love is the key that unlocks the heart, then where is the key that prevents death?

Hasten the Rising delivers an inspiring message to women of all ages. While it focuses, specifically, on the common and potentially-dangerous challenges in our intimate relationships, it champions, more broadly, the innate beauty, worth, and power of all women. It is a great dose of self-esteem and a siren call for all women to unleash their dazzling color, their unique style, and their dynamic strength.

JJ knows what it means to have everything; a loving family, great friends, and an amazing, high profile job. She also knows what it means to nearly lose it all. Her voice hit the airwaves daily, entertaining listeners throughout the city, yet her personal life was crumbling before her eyes. By the time she had made her way through an abusive relationship, she no longer recognized the woman in the mirror. On the brink of losing her mind, her soul and her spirit, her life was hanging on by a thread.

This isn't your typical pregnancy guide for the ladies. No fluff or nitty-gritty details that you can't use. It's the super practical guide for dads-to-be, created with you in mind. Ready to be the ultimate supportive partner and master this journey?

The Romeo & Juliet Delusion provides inspiration to anyone whose life has been touched by addiction or domestic violence. Abbott relies on raw and uninhibited storytelling to convey the methods she used to explore healing and freedom from trauma. Abbott's hope is that by authentically sharing her story, she can help to change the lives of people in similar situations and inspire others to view addiction and domestic abuse with compassion and curiosity.

Dentro de este audiolibro, explora qué es la codependencia, así como el trastorno de personalidad narcisista (NPD). Descubre cómo estos trastornos afectan las relaciones en ambos lados del espectro: las que son abusadas por un narcisista y las que abusan de sus parejas. Descubre por qué sucede, qué sale mal en estas relaciones y cómo se puede volver a estar bien si alguien así lo desea. ¡El objetivo de este audiolibro es proporcionar información y orientación a través de pasos prácticos que uno puede tomar inmediatamente después de terminar de escuchar!

When it comes to narcissism, it can be quite easy to fall for the trap and the guilt trip without truly knowing what you are getting yourself into. But there is one thing you need to get straight: You deserve freedom. You deserve to be independent.

The domestic abuse of those that are most vulnerable, those that should be the most cared for in our society is an ongoing problem. This audiobook, based upon my work as a clinical psychologist, was recorded to help you, using the same methodologies that I used in my practice. By helping my clients recognize why they were targeted by their abusers; helping them recognize they were not to blame for their abuse, and helping them grow in their thinking and their emotions; each of my many clients achieved wellness. It is my hope that you too will find wellness.

On July 4 and 5, 2012, Jerri Lynn Sparks was nearly killed by her Ivy League-educated husband in a vicious assault. Instead of retreating in fear, she fought back and is now fighting to change the system that contributed to her attack by becoming a volunteer firefighter, political advocate, and educational speaker.