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The Philadelphia Report is an audio presentation of the official 2003 Philadelphia Investigating Grand Jury Report into allegations of clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Separating or divorcing a narcissist or someone who has narcissistic traits can be a difficult, draining experience. This book is written for the spouse of such a personality to support them step by step through the legal process, as well as through the difficult emotional journey that they'll be undertaking. It will help you recognize narcissistic behavior, prime you on what challenges lie ahead, and provide practical insights on how to survive the process. It will also help you work with your lawyer so you can both understand the potential pitfalls.

Gaslighting beschreibt genau dieses schleichende Entfremden von der eigenen Wahrnehmung. In diesem Hörbuch führt dich Diplom-Psychologin und Self-Empowerment-Coach Kristina Peters aus dem Nebel psychischer Manipulation zurück zu Klarheit, Vertrauen und innerer Stärke. Mit dem von ihr entwickelten Modell des Gaslighting-Universums werden die Mechanismen emotionaler Abhängigkeit und subtiler Kontrolle verständlich. Du lernst, die Dynamik toxischer Beziehungen zu erkennen, Grenzen zu setzen und wieder Zugang zu deiner eigenen Wahrheit zu finden.

In July 1965, teenagers Sylvia and Jenny Likens were left in the temporary care of Gertrude Baniszewski, a middle-aged single mother, and her seven children. The Baniszewski household was overrun with children. There were few rules and ample freedom. Sadly, the environment created a dangerous hierarchy of social Darwinism where the strong preyed on the weak. What transpired in the following three months was both riveting and chilling.

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.

Virginia Roberts Giuffre wurde weltweit bekannt als die wohl mutigste Stimme unter den Opfern von Epstein und Maxwell: Sie war es, die an die Öffentlichkeit ging und dadurch letztlich beide Serientäter ins Gefängnis brachte. Ihr Foto mit Prinz Andrew besiegelte dessen gesellschaftlichen Absturz. Doch ihre Geschichte wurde nie vollständig und in ihren eigenen Worten erzählt – bis jetzt. Im April 2025 nahm sich Giuffre das Leben. Sie hinterließ ein Memoir, an dem sie über Jahre gearbeitet hatte, mit dem klaren Wunsch, es nach ihrem Tod zu veröffentlichen.

Charlotte Thomason endured unspeakable sexual, physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her parents and other family members throughout her childhood. What Kind of Love is this? Finding God in the Darkness, follows Charlotte as she guides her granddaughter, Angel, through her chaotic life. As the story unfolds, Charlotte is mired in doubt that anyone could love her, let alone God, and her life is torn apart by sexual addiction and mental illness. She realizes her life depends on remembering, accepting God's love and learning to cope with her forgotten childhood trauma.

Through firsthand personal accounts, guided practices, and indications for the uses of energetic plant medicines, explore how to use natural methods to support healing after trauma.

Known as "the feisty one," young Barbara will do whatever it takes to protect herself and her younger siblings from the predators in their lives. Her experiences are extraordinary, from countless nights sleeping under a claw foot tub to evade her abuser to witnessing the burning of an interracial couple.

Join life coach Brooke DeBoer on a transformative journey in Living the FreeLife, a book that offers compassion and insight to those seeking to overcome the scars of bullying and toxic relationships. Brooke combines heartfelt honesty with practical wisdom, sharing her own story of resilience to connect deeply with listeners who have faced similar challenges. She expertly guides you through the complexities of abuse, emphasizing its roots and effects, while highlighting the power of spiritual strength in the healing process.

Das ist der erschütternde Bericht einer Frau, die als Jugendliche jahrelang vom eigenen Vater sexuell missbraucht und unter Drohungen zum Schweigen gebracht wurde. Für das gläubige Mädchen war diese Zeit das Fegefeuer auf Erden und selbst die Flucht aus dem Elternhaus konnte sie daraus nicht befreien. Die Dämonen des Missbrauchs verfolgten und beherrschten sie weiter in zwei unglücklichen Ehen. Ihre neurotischen Störungen, Panikattacken und ihr grenzenloser Hass trieben sie eines Tages an den Rand des Abgrunds.

Charlene Downes was 14 years old when she went missing in the seedy underbelly of Blackpool. Once a happy-go-lucky schoolgirl, she had turned into a truant. Though Charlene was hanging out with a new crowd by takeaway shops and the pier, her mum, Karen, always knew her typical teenage daughter would come home. But one day she didn't.

Love Turned Criminal is a raw memoir about the warning signs of abuse as well as a beacon of hope to all people in similar situations, letting them know they are not alone and there is a way out.

Offering a personal and pastoral mode of support for people affected by domestic violence, Out of Control helps you understand and combat the damage done by abuse.

This deeply personal memoir, cowritten by singer-songwriter, renowned mental health advocate, and recent Order of Canada recipient Séan McCann and wife Andrea Aragon, leaves no stone unturned. Detailing in powerful and lyrical prose a Newfoundland childhood indoctrinated in strict Catholic faith, the creation of the wildly successful Great Big Sea, and the battle with alcoholism that nearly cost them everything, McCann and Aragon offer listeners a story of reaching international fame and finding rock bottom.

Narzissmus ist ein überwältigendes und verwirrendes Thema. Sobald man jedoch hinter seine Maske blickt, erkennt man, dass er im Grunde nichts als eine Lüge ist, die verwundbaren Menschen erzählt wird, um sie auszunutzen. Narzisstischer Missbrauch ist dazu ausgelegt, Sie in einem schambasierten Zustand der Verwirrung gefangen zu halten. Leider verschwindet die Dynamik nicht einfach, sobald man sie durch eine spontane Erkenntnis, durch das Studium von Fachbüchern oder durch den Austausch mit anderen aufgedeckt hat.

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.

In January of 1995, 17-year-old Lizzette Martinez met Grammy-winning musician and record producer R. Kelly at Aventura Mall in Florida where he was performing. At first, it seemed that her hopes of becoming a professional singer were about to come true when he offered to help boost her career. However, this mentorship quickly turned into sexual grooming, leading to years of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.

In this "incendiary" memoir, a woman fights the criminal justice system to release her incarcerated sister after she kills her longtime abuser (Publishers Weekly). In September 2017, a knock on the door upends Michelle Horton’s life: she learns that her sister has just shot her partner and is...

When six-week-old Jasmine is placed in her care, foster mother Maggie Hartley is delighted to have a baby in the house again. Maggie's been given temporary custody of Jasmine after social services were concerned that the baby was failing to thrive and develop. With Maggie's love and care, Jasmine soon flourishes into a healthy, happy baby - but it is clear that all is not quite as it seems with her mum, Hailey.