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...

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?...

Drawing on the success of her popular self-help book, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, author Lindsay Gibson offers yet another essential resource for adult children of emotionally immature parents....

The groundbreaking work on trauma that remains a “classic for our generation” (Bessel van der Kolk, MD, author of The Body Keeps the Score) Trauma and Recovery is the foundational text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a political frame, psychiatrist...

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.

My Mother, Munchausen’s and Me is a heartbreaking, honest, and brave account of a daughter unravelling the truth about her mother and herself. It’s a story of a stolen childhood, mental illness, and the redemptive power of breaking a complex and toxic bond....

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....

A shocking true story about familial betrayal, horrifying secrets and when justice prevails....

Tressa Middleton made UK history when she became Britain's youngest mum in 2006 aged just 12 years and eight months. Her case provoked shock and outrage - but the truth behind the headlines was far sadder than anyone could ever have imagined....

Angie, 6, and sister Polly, 4, are utterly distraught when they arrive to stay with foster carer Cathy Glass. Their older half-sister Ashleigh has accused their father of rape, and the two young sisters have been removed from home to keep them safe....

Read by the author. Using the written word as her witness statement, Jessica Willis Fisher gives a lacerating portrait of a girl finding her voice after years of being silenced and an unforgettable story of risk and faith. Growing up the eldest daughter in a large, highly controlled...

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.

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 unable...

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....

The true story of a wife and mother's descent into alcohol addiction. A harrowing and sometimes heartbreaking chronicle of habitual blackouts and unremembered nights, and her triumphant emergence into the light of recovery....

A victim of her mother’s Munchausen by proxy and child abuse survivor, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s unique and controversial case made headlines across the world.

ONE REMARKABLE WOMAN OVER 30 YEARS OF FOSTERING CARER TO MORE THAN 150 CHILDREN Tayo arrives at Cathy’s with only the clothes he stands up in. He has been brought to her by the police, but he is calm, polite, and very well-spoken, and not at all like the children she normally fosters. The...

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

This therapist-written and recommended 3-part audiobook will help you understand the inner workings of a narcissist, heal from narcissistic abuse, and experience sustainable post-traumatic growth....

A BOY WITHOUT HOPE is the heart-breaking story of a boy who didn’t know the meaning of love. A history of abuse and neglect has left Miller destined for life’s scrap heap. But in this turbulent story of conflict and struggle, Casey Watson is determined to help Miller overcome his demons...

Dr. David Hawkins of the Marriage Recovery Center guides you in identifying signs of narcissism and preparing a biblical game plan for freeing yourself to live courageously in light of God's love....

This breakthrough audio course was created to help you revive your self-confidence and sense of self, value your own needs, and move forward in your life.

In her brand-new series Thrown Away Children, Louise Allen shares the harrowing stories she is exposed to as a foster mother. The first in the series, Stella's Story, tells the astonishing true story of a young girl scarred by an abusive past....

Innocent is the shocking true story of little Molly and Kit, siblings, aged 3 years and 18 months, who are brought into care as an emergency after suffering non-accidental injuries.

Aneta and Filip, the children’s parents, are distraught when their children are...

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 The 50/50 Solution, creator of the Wealthy Single Mommy community Emma Johnson showcases the robust research proving that, in the vast majority of cases, equal timesharing is the best outcome for everyone in a family where the adults no longer live together.

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.

Vivimos en un mundo donde la influencia se ha convertido en un arma. Desde manipuladores con palabras suaves hasta parejas tóxicas e incluso líderes astutos, las personas utilizan tácticas de psicología oscura para controlar tus decisiones sin que te des cuenta. El dolor no está solo en que te mientan, sino en sentirte impotente, dudar de tus instintos y cuestionar tu realidad.

Wendy Correa’s childhood is characterized by various traumas: the death of her father, emotionally distant siblings, a frequently neglectful mother, and a violent, alcoholic stepfather. After escaping that turbulent life, Wendy’s path of self-discovery takes her through Buddhism, meditation, plant medicine, yoga, Native American spirituality, 12-Step programs, and psychotherapy. Native American sweat lodge and vision quest ceremonies further strengthen her sobriety and mental well-being.

Эта аудиокнига—результат многолетней практики и анализа реальных историй освобождения от токсичных связей. Автор вскрывает механизмы манипуляций и даёт вам конкретные шаги, чтобы перестать быть жертвой и вернуть себе силу.

With females making up just five percent of the world's pilots, this memoir crosses genres to combine aviation history, the author's journey from unwanted child to successful pilot, and the feminist experience, and will appeal to multiple aviation communities.

Dieses Buch gibt auch klare Anleitungen und praktische Hilfestellungen und zeigt, wie man sich selbst oder anderen helfen kann, sich aus den Fängen des Narzissmus zu befreien. Dieses Buch will nicht nur informieren, sondern auch Mut machen. Es zeigt, dass Heilung möglich ist und bietet konkrete Schritte, um sie zu erreichen. Egal ob Betroffener oder Angehöriger, hier findet jeder hilfreiche Tipps und ermutigende Worte.

Raised by a Narcissist is a powerful guide for anyone who grew up with emotional abuse from parents who made love conditional, used guilt or fear as weapons, made you feel like you were never enough, or demanded perfection in exchange for approval. With a mix of personal storytelling, trauma-informed insight, and practical self-help tools, this book will help you finally make sense of what happened—and how it continues to affect your adult life.

في هذا الكتاب، تبدأ الفصول بوجهة نظر أكثر شمولًا للعلاقات السامة وتستطرد لتوضح لك أساليب أكثر تفصيلًا يمكنك استخدامها في التعافي من الإساءة النفسية، وفي حين أنني أنصح بقراءة جميع الفصول، فإنني لا أرى بأسًا بقراءتها بترتيب مخالف لترتيب الكتاب. فكل فصل يقدم معلومات عن جزء متكامل من العلاج، وفي ثنايا الفصول، ستجد قصصًا عن التجارب التي مر بها آخرون، و»مراجعات»، وأنشطة من الممكن أن تساعدك خلال عملية التعافي. على سبيل المثال، ستعرف كيف أن التدوين اليومي قد يكون وسيلة فعالة لمعالجة ما مررت به، ومعرفة المدى الذي وصلت إليه في عملية التعافي. إن لم يكن لديك بالفعل مفكرة أو تطبيق للتدوين، فربما آن لك أن