Dysfunctional Families

In this breakthrough book, clinical psychologist Lindsay Gibson exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable....

* #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * MORE THAN 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship...

Dave Pelzer was brutally abused as a child by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother. She considered him a slave - no longer a boy, but an "it".

Slave Girls, a new series by bestselling author Louise Allen, reveals a shocking modern-day scandal of County Lines–the single most dangerous form of systematic child abuse prevalent today.

In this classic work of developmental psychology, renowned psychiatrist and the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Happened to You? reveals how trauma affects children—and outlines the path to recovery How does trauma affect a child's mind—and how can that mind recover? Child...

Imagine you are dying with a secret. Something you've never had the courage to tell your friends and family. Or a last wish - a task you need carried out before you can rest in peace....

When Misty was six years old, her family started to live and dress like the Amish. Misty and her sister were kept as slaves on a mountain ranch where they were subjected to almost complete isolation, sexual abuse, and extreme physical violence....

The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist is the most comprehensive and helpful audiobook on the topic of covert narcissism. This type of narcissism is one of the most damaging forms because the abuse is so hidden and so insidious....

For over 20 years, Joanne Lee's mother kept the remains of three newborn babies hidden in her wardrobe. For the first time since exposing her mother's crimes, Joanne breaks her silence over her family's horrific ordeal....

'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...

A shocking account of how vulnerable children were preyed upon by a doctor entrusted with their care....

Slave Girls, a new series by bestselling author Louise Allen, reveals a shocking modern-day scandal of County Lines–the single most dangerous form of systematic child abuse prevalent today.

When a fancy car pulls up outside six-year-old Marie's home in 1959, her dad tells her she is going on holiday....

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...

Co-written by the writer of Sunday Times bestsellers The Asylum, The Convent, Silent Sisters and Abandoned, this is the harrowing emotional story of horrific sexual abuse at the hands of a father.

If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met or dismissed—and you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, and abandonment....

After years of suffering multiple forms of abuse, a vulnerable young girl flees her home only to land straight into the arms of her biological father - a sexual predator....

The true story of a 6-year-old boy with a dreadful secret. Oskar’s school teacher raises the alarm. Oskar’s mother is abroad and he has been left in the care of ‘friends’, but has been arriving in school hungry, unkempt, and with bruises on his arms, legs and body. Experienced foster...

Do you have a narcissist, sociopath, or psychopath in your life, or think that you might? Do you continually feel anxious around someone in your life, but can’t pinpoint why? Listen to find out more....

Often, the grown children of emotionally absent mothers can't quite put a finger on what's missing from their lives....

A shocking true story that reveals how one woman was tormented to the very depths of despair by her husband through coercive control and continual physical and sexual abuse....

In this compassionate guide you'll find tips and tools to help you set boundaries with others, honor and validate your emotions, and thrive in the face of life's challenges....

Being Mean is about blocking sexual abuse memories, having them surface, then learning how to acknowledge and live with incomprehensible experiences in the healthiest ways possible....

Don't miss the perfect Christmas present for yourself (or for that best friend who would definitely help you hide a body…) ––––––––––––––––––––– Anna's Christmas Eve To Do List: 1. Wrap the kids' presents​ 2. Peel the potatoes ​ 3. Get rid of the...

The year was 1975, and at age sixteen, young Keri was desperate to strike out on her own. However, as listeners of the first three volumes of this series will know, her childhood was hardly the loving, supportive, preparatory period it should have been.

Slave Girls, a new series by bestselling author Louise Allen, reveals a shocking modern-day scandal of County Lines–the single most dangerous form of systematic child abuse prevalent today.

Slave Girls, a new series by bestselling author Louise Allen, reveals a shocking modern-day scandal of County Lines–the single most dangerous form of systematic child abuse prevalent today.

Els casos de maltractament no acostumen a començar amb una bufetada o una empenta; abans d'arribar a aquest extrem es va teixint una xarxa d'accions petites que d'entrada poden semblar poc violentes però que poden anar pujant d'intensitat fins a convertir-se en un veritable infern. De vegades tenim la sensació que aquest tipus de coses no ens poden passar a nosaltres, però la violència de gènere és transversal i afecta tothom. Red flags és un llibre imprescindible que ajuda a detectar els senyals d'una relació abusiva i a agafar la força necessària per sortir-ne al més aviat possible.

Seelische Verletzungen und traumatische Erfahrungen in der Kindheit können sich auf das ganze Leben auswirken. Christian Firus betrachtet die ganze Bandbreite traumatischer Erfahrungen: Es geht sowohl um körperliche und sexuelle Gewalt als auch um emotionale Verletzungen wie Vernachlässigung, emotionaler Missbrauch und misslungene Bindungserfahrungen. Im zweiten Teil des Buches gibt der erfahrene Traumatherapeut Empfehlungen, wie Erwachsene ihre „schwere Kindheit" bewältigen und mehr Lebensfreude gewinnen können.

Setting Boundaries for Survival is more than a workbook to help you heal from toxic family habits; it's a toolkit for surviving in a dysfunctional home without having to isolate yourself or sever relationships. Asking others to respect your boundaries isn't selfish. In fact, it may just be the most compassionate step you can take in life.

What happens when the love of your life is taken too soon—and in the search for healing, you stumble into the arms of the wrong man? Maureen Smith thought she had it all: a thriving business, a strong faith, a happy marriage, and the kind of love people dream about. But when cancer stole her husband away, her world shattered. Alone, grieving, and vulnerable, she found herself lured into a decade-long relationship with a charming man who seemed like salvation—until his mask slipped. On to the Next Victim is a raw, unflinching memoir about grief, trust, manipulation, and survival.

This 4-week workbook is your practical, step-by-step guide to break the cycle of anger, guilt, and frustration. With daily reflection prompts, simple exercises, and real-life strategies, you’ll discover how to atay calm when your child pushes every button.

Möchten Sie die subtilen Anzeichen von verdecktem Narzissmus in Ihrem Partner entschlüsseln? Sehnen Sie sich danach, Ihre Identität zu stärken und sich emotional vor den Schatten dieses Verhaltens zu schützen? Möchten Sie sich von den Ketten befreien, die Sie an eine giftige Beziehung binden, und Ihre Reise in die emotionale Freiheit beginnen?

Descubre las tácticas ocultas que los narcisistas y manipuladores usan para controlarte y aprende cómo liberarte para siempre ¿Alguna vez has sentido que alguien mueve los hilos en silencio, haciéndote dudar de tus propios pensamientos, emociones o incluso de tu realidad? ¿Atrapado en una relación en la que todo se siente unilateral, confuso o emocionalmente agotador? ¿Te preguntas por qué sigues atrayendo a personas que parecen encantadoras al principio pero terminan siendo tóxicas, controladoras o crueles?

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.