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This program is read by the author. A groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that investigates Munchausen by Proxy from the host and creator of the award-winning true crime podcast Nobody Should Believe Me. "I devoured this chilling yet critically important book in 48 hours, unable to...

Raw and riveting, Girl, Groomed is seasoned psychotherapist Carol Odell’s evolving story of deepening her understanding of how the crisis she blindly imposes on her marriage is rooted in her own history of sexual abuse and violence at the hands of a predatory horse trainer who, for far too much of her young life, held all the reins. Chapters toggle back and forth between scenes of her childhood growing up jumping horses on the show circuit in Virginia and the therapy sessions she later undergoes as an adult sitting in “the other chair.”

Wife Mother Drunk is an intergenerational memoir recounting the author’s harrowing struggle with alcoholism, tracing it back through her ancestry to the times of the pioneers when the seeds of trauma were first planted, long before they overtook her otherwise loving life.

Aline pensait que la naissance de son fils serait le point de départ d'une vie nouvelle, une chance de créer la famille aimante et stable qu'elle n'a jamais eue. Mais dès les premiers jours, la maternité prend un tournant chaotique bien loin de l'idéal espéré. Malgré l’épuisement, Aline s’efforce de ne pas sombrer. Jusqu'au jour où le pire se produit : son bébé de moins de trois mois meurt. Convoquée au commissariat comme simple témoin, elle se retrouve brusquement placée en garde à vue. Elle est soupçonnée d'avoir secoué son fils. Jusqu’à le tuer.

A much-anticipated and requested follow-up from the author of The Girl Who Survived Her Mother, this is a comprehensive guide for individuals healing from the Mother Wound—psychological trauma resulting from maternal neglect, abuse, or emotional unavailability. This is a must-have guide for the modern woman ready to soar.

Traumatisierungen unserer Eltern und Großeltern können sich auf unser eigenes Leben auswirken. In ihrem Hörbuch bietet Katharina Drexler Betroffenen Orientierung und Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe bei der Aufarbeitung dieser transgenerationalen Traumata. Ein einfühlsames Buch für alle, die den Weg der Heilung gehen möchten: persönlich, gesellschaftlich und generationenübergreifend.

Adult Children of High-Conflict Parents offers practical skills to help you identify, cope with, and heal from dysfunctional family dynamics. Using a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), internal family systems therapy (IFS), EMDR, and mindfulness, the integrative approach in this guide will help you break unhealthy relationship patterns, set boundaries with others, cultivate self-compassion and self-awareness, and thrive as an adult.

If you've experienced trauma, your nervous system may be stuck in "fight-or-flight" mode—leading to symptoms such as hypervigilance, extreme anxiety, and distrust of others. You may struggle with intense emotions, or have nightmares and flashbacks. And you may even experience physical symptoms such as an upset stomach, a pounding heart, or shakiness. This compassionate guide offers a breakthrough approach to bring your mind and body back into balance.

Reclaim your life from the relentless cycle of narcissistic abuse with this clear, actionable four-step plan. There is no winning with a narcissistic partner—and no one should have to play their game to survive. In Break Up with Narcissism, Dr. Alina Kastner, clinical psychologist and expert...

The key missing piece of Jon Krakauer’s multi million, multi territory bestseller and widely acclaimed Sean Penn film Into the Wild is finally revealed by his best friend and sister, Carine. The story of Chris McCandless, who gave away his savings, hitchhiked to Alaska, walked into the...

In this empowering audiobook, we embark on a journey of understanding the tactics used in gaslighting and narcissistic abuse. Through comprehensive insights and practical guidance, you will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to recognize and break free from these destructive patterns. We delve into the psychology behind why gaslighting and narcissistic abuse are so effective, enabling you to regain trust in your own instincts and perceptions. Armed with this understanding, you will be empowered to reclaim your self-worth and rebuild your life on your terms.

In 'Unmasking Narcissism,' you'll delve deep into the complex world of narcissistic personalities. Recognize the subtle signs, understand the profound impact on your life, and gain valuable insights into how to break free from their grip. This audiobook is your compass to navigate the storm and emerge on the other side, stronger and wiser. 'Gaslighting and Narcissistic Abuse' provides the tools you need to overcome psychological manipulation. Gaslighting can shatter your sense of reality and self-worth, but this audiobook offers a path to restoration.

Manipuliert und instrumentalisiert – meine Zeit an der Seite eines Soziopathen. Sieben Jahre lang lebe ich mit einem Narzissten zusammen und merke nicht, wie er mich für seine egoistischen Ziele und Wünsche vor seinen Karren spannt. Geschickt zieht er an den richtigen Strippen, und ich werde zu einer willenlosen Marionette, mit der er tun und lassen kann, was er will. In Episoden erzähle ich chronologisch, wie ich immer tiefer im Sumpf der emotionalen Abhängigkeit versinke und mich ausbeuten lasse, bis fast nichts mehr von mir übrig ist.

In this box set, you get the best-selling book Out of the Fog, and you get Start Here included as a bonus. The audiobook Out of the Fog will help you get out of the of confusion and into the clarity that you are looking for... Start Here will help you understand all of the concepts, terminology, and FAQs surrounding narcissistic abuse.

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.

Throughout this book we learn about the suffering of a baby boy, unwanted by his teenage parents. This boy grew up with an aggressive and womanizing father that constantly reminded him that he was a mistake that ruined his father's life. While been beaten and mentally abused, all he craved from his parents was love but received nothing but humiliation and sufferance from his father. This caused detrimental trauma to the young boy, and he grew up believing that he would not achieve anything in life. I was this little boy, and this is my story.

Este libro busca ofrecer información concreta y clara para que puedas cuidar de ti y de los tuyos de aquellos que se relacionan a través del abuso y la depredación. Este libro busca dar una visión amplia de las personalidades peligrosas, a través de información teórica y de los testimonios de otros que han pasado por experiencias dolorosas y abusivas; para que puedas diferenciar a un ser humano que actúa de buena fe, de aquel que se está acercando a ti para aprovecharse.

With poignant prose and a deeply authentic personal story, this harrowing account exposes the stark and painful realities of childhood abuse, painting a heart-breaking picture of the lasting pain and fear that it inflicts on its victims. Spanning 30 years, in this coming-of-age memoir, author Christina Vitagliano recounts in vivid detail the frightening nights spent when her father loomed in the doorway of her bedroom, along with the psychological toll that the relentless familial abuse took on her psyche.

Coercive control is a form of domestic violence experienced by millions of children. It involves a perpetrator using a range of tactics to intimidate, humiliate, degrade, exploit, isolate, and control a partner or family member. Some coercive control perpetrators use violence, others do not. Drawing on interviews with children and mothers who have experienced coercive control-based domestic violence, this book sheds light on the impacts of coercive control on children, how it is perpetrators who must be held accountable for those impacts, and how resistance by children and mothers occurs.

Kind and loyal, Elva was a shy young girl from a typical English seaside town who was swept off her feet by a handsome older Italian bodybuilder. It was all she had ever wanted; the promise of life as a loving mother and devoted wife. But a dark secret from her past left her vulnerable to Bruno's brooding, possessive nature, and behind closed doors, Elva's family idyll turned into a reign of terror of both mental and physical abuse for her and her children. Their daughter Natalia speaks for the first time about how the family suffered.