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An insatiable need for sex and love. Periods of overeating or starving. A pattern of unstable and painful relationships. Does this sound painfully familiar? Trauma counselor Kelly McDaniel has seen these traits over and over in clients who feel trapped in cycles of harmful behaviors-and are...

If you were raised by a narcissistic mother and are struggling with the lingering effects of a toxic upbringing, this is the road map you need to heal the past and thrive in the present and future.

The Sri Sai Satcharitra is more than a book–it is a living embodiment of Shirdi Sai Baba's teachings, miracles, and interactions with his devotees. Regular listening of this holy text, infused with love and devotion, opens a portal to wisdom, enlightenment, and solutions to life's challenges. It supports you in your life's endeavors, shining a light on your path like a beacon in the ocean of worldly existence.

This refreshingly candid resource fills a notable voice by providing real, honest, and raw insights into motherhood. With their nonjudgmental yet humorous tone, Caitlin and Chelsea provide a deep dive into all things #momlife.

Mind Over Mother is full of light bulb moments of realisation. It will have you learning, laughing and loving yourself through the journey of motherhood. You will learn to address the most important conversation you'll ever have - the one inside your head, because investing in your mental health is the best gift you can offer yourself and your baby. 

Brought to you by Penguin. This isn't a parenting book. This isn't a guide to being a perfect parent (spoiler: they don't exist) This is a book about you. We can only anchor, nurture, nourish and instill confidence in our children when we extend the same support to ourselves. After all, how can...

The only thing Abi ever wanted was a proper family. So when she falls pregnant by an Australian exchange student in London, she cannot pack up her old life in Croydon fast enough, to start all over in Sydney and make her own family. It is not until she arrives, with three-week-old Jude in tow, that Abi realises Stu is not quite ready to be a father after all. And he is the only person she knows in this hot, dazzling, confusing city, where the job of making friends is turning out to be harder than she thought.

"Dr. Spock? Check. Penelope Ann Leach (Remember her?) Check. What to Expect When You’re Expecting? Check. I had a 700 dollar Bellini crib for God’s sake! Everything was perfect…." And so begins Kim Stagliano’s electrifying and hilarious memoir of her family’s journey raising three daughters with autism. Always outspoken, often touching, and sometimes heartbreaking, Kim Stagliano is a powerful new voice in comedic writing.

In this informative audiobook, award-winning journalist Kate Rope provides expert, practical advice for complete mental and physical maternal health. Strong as a Mother is a practical and compassionate guide to preparing for a smooth start to motherhood. Everyone knows the secret to having...

“An important chronicle of how stigma, inertia, and ignorance hamper our mental health system—a vital read for understanding both the history and the future of addiction care at a pivotal moment for our nation’s health.”—Carl Erik Fisher, MD, author of The Urge: Our Story of Addiction...

'A compelling portrait of narcissism' Charlotte Cripps, The Independent 'I made notes in the margin - "Yes! This!" - on almost every page. Susannah Jowitt, The Daily Mail The scars inflicted on childhood by a parent with narcissistic tendencies are lasting - but they don't have to define your...

On April 20, 1999, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold walked into Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Over the course of minutes, they would kill 12 students and a teacher and wound 24 others before taking their own lives. For the last 16 years, Sue Klebold, Dylan's mother, has lived with the indescribable grief and shame of that day. How could her child, the promising young man she had loved and raised, be responsible for such horror?

Whether you're becoming a mum for the first time or you have children who are growing up faster than you could have ever imagined, motherhood can feel like the most joyful and yet the most daunting of times. But you're not alone. From the moment I knew my first baby was a girl I started to plan, hope and dream. I couldn't wait to experience that special bond, but I wondered how I'd feel about being a working mum, how I'd hold on to the person I am.

Growing up with a mom who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is difficult - but it’s still possible to have a functioning adult relationship with her. When Your Mother Has Borderline Personality Disorder provides you with crucial information for understanding the patterns behind her Borderline Personality Disorder, as well as the tools you need to start your own recovery process.

As the daughter of a mother with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), it may have been difficult to receive the validation and nurturing needed to recognize your value - but there's a road to recovery. Recovering from Narcissistic Mothers is filled with guidance and evidence-based strategies for recognizing what narcissistic abuse is, understanding its effect on your life and core identity, and establishing healthy relationships moving forward. 

Emma Churchman's extraordinary memoir follows her search for identity as the eldest child of a woman with one of the most extreme cases of multiple personality disorder (now known as dissociative identity disorder) diagnosed in the 1980s. Never knowing which of her mother's alters would emerge—the playful child, the raging demon, or the suicidal depressive—Emma became the family's anchor in an ocean of psychological chaos, raising her three younger brothers while navigating a mother who had no clear identity.

A stunning memoir by a writer and mental health advocate about motherhood, postpartum mental health, and finding ground when you lose all control. When writer and blogger Ayana Lage became pregnant, she prepared as any parent would: voraciously researching, Redditing, preparing for anything. And...

This book is about explaining narcissistic personality disorder to you, especially in relation to mothers who are affected by this disorder and the consequences for their children. In addition, this book is intended to give those affected tips on how they can learn to cope better with their situation. To gain a better understanding of this mental illness, it is generally illustrated at the beginning of the book. First, you will get information about what narcissism means and possible reasons why this disease can develop. Then, the different types and symptoms of the disease are described.

'Rachel's book is full of wisdom and support. I love that she has a consistently compassionate viewpoint - both towards teenagers and the ones raising them' - SOPHIE ELLIS BEXTOR 'Every parent should buy this book...it is full of practical strategies to connect with your teenager' - SIR ANTHONY...

Healing the Mother Wound is a powerful 38-minute hypnotherapy session, which you can listen to for as long as you need to clear all wounds and any limiting beliefs you may have inherited. The meditation helps you see your mother at the level of consciousness she experienced in her life. It then guides you to heal any wounds or traumas that she passed on to you from the safety of a healing temple. You will then be guided to clear any female karmic family wounds and bonds.