Abuse

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller—Jaycee Dugard’s raw and powerful memoir, her own story of being kidnapped in 1991 and held captive for more than eighteen years. In the summer of June of 1991, I was a normal kid. I did normal things. I had friends and a mother that loved me. I was...

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....

In this extraordinary, groundbreaking book, the nation's leading expert on predicting violent behavior unlocks the puzzle of human violence and shows that, like every creature on earth, we have within us the ability to predict the harm others might do us and get out of its way....

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...

A complicated and multifarious notion, manipulation is mostly about our capacity to direct, influence, or control people, events, or results. It is profoundly rooted in human contacts and shapes people's communication, persuasion, and power assertion techniques.

Do you sometimes feel as if you're just going through the motions in life? Are you good at looking and acting as if you're fine, but secretly feel lonely and disconnected? If so, you are not alone....

This groundbreaking book includes four books that will teach you from start to finish, everything you need to know about Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency and Complex PTSD, as well as how to recover from each one of them....

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....

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....

In this gut-wrenching account of her early life, author Kat Ward takes the listener through every shade of darkness, whilst never allowing the candle of hope to fully extinguish, so as that truth may indeed find its rightful freedom.

If you're constantly feeling on edge, forever working to appease your spouse to little avail and feel like you're constantly being chipped away at with their abusive behavior, then I can understand how emotionally shattering it feels to live this way....

As far as Jennifer can remember, her father was abusive but her mother wasn’t always. She remembers a time when she felt loved by her mother. All that changed when Jennifer was 11. Her mother snapped and became a monster like her father was.

Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance, when understood, can be overcome. And that’s what this book is for—for you to gain the tools and information so that you’ll be able to reunite with your true sense of self and to move forward in your life with a renewed sense of joy.

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....

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.

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....

When you said, “I do”, you entered marriage with high hopes, dreaming it would be supremely happy. You never intended for it to be miserable....

Diego's Story is the thirteenth instalment in the popular Thrown Away Children series.

‘Each time my mother laid a finger on me… it was another step into the jaws of hell. Her abuse, more so than any other, destroyed me. It was the ultimate betrayal.’ Abused from the age of eight by her older brother and then her step-father, Maureen Wood quickly became numb to the constant...

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....

In Operation KidSafe, former detective and specialist child interviewer Kristi McVee shares her "must-have" tips, advice, and lessons acquired during her career as a police officer where she interviewed adult and child victims and investigated child sexual abuse cases....

A recovery and growth handbook for anyone who feels empty - but doesn't know why. Ten questions to ask yourself, right now: Do you have a sense that something is wrong, but you don't know what it is? Do you have a feeling that you are hollow inside, that you are empty or have a void within? Do...

Following her disastrous first year in the adult world, it's hard to imagine how seventeen-year-old Keri's life could possibly get any worse. However, as anyone who's ever been down can attest to, getting back up can often be difficult without a helping hand....

Christina O'Connor is the main prosecution witness from the Huddersfield Grooming scandal. In 2017, 11 men were convicted of a staggering 43 offences against her....

A Predators’ Paradise is a raw, honest account of Glen’s life. He was born into violence and addiction. His mother was addicted to drugs and alcohol and had mental health issues as well as a propensity to violence with her husband and children. The father was arrested and the parents did not reunite after his release. Shunted between his parents and care homes, the violence and cruelty inflicted on Glen left him broken and untrusting. His determination to survive is remarkable.

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.

Caroline Darian erzählt in diesem tagebuchartigen Bericht, wie die Familie den Pelicot-Prozess erlebt hat. In ihrem zweiten Buch beleuchtet Caroline Darian, Tochter des Opfers Gisèle und des Täters Dominique Pelicot, klar und mutig die erheblichen Lücken im Ermittlungsverfahren. Caroline setzt ihren Kampf gegen die sogenannte chemische Unterwerfung fort, damit all die Opfer ohne Beweise oder Erinnerungen nicht vergessen werden.

The quiet moment where it starts usually doesn’t feel like manipulation. It feels like confusion. Like overthinking and caring too much. One small compromise. One ignored discomfort. One conversation you replay later, wondering why you feel off but can’t explain why. You tell yourself it’s nothing. That you’re being dramatic. That you must be the problem. That’s how the spell holds.

For countless Christian women, the moment their husband achieves sobriety is supposed to mark the beginning of a “happily ever after.” But instead of healing, they find themselves trapped in a painful, confusing reality: the addiction may be gone, yet the patterns of abuse, control, and spiritual harm remain.

Durchschau Lügen. Übersteuere falsche Gefühle. Triff Entscheidungen mit einem Verstand, der nicht manipuliert werden kann.“ „Müde davon, an Dinge zu glauben, die sich später als falsch herausstellen? Überzeugen dich deine Emotionen manchmal von Gefahren, Zweifeln oder Unsicherheiten, die nicht der Realität entsprechen?

Shattering the Mirror is a memoir about one woman’s quest to confront her life and see through the distortions of her traumatic past. Lena was raised in madness by a violent, controlling mother obsessed with household cleanliness and the beauty of her porcelain dolls. To survive, Lena perfected the art of dissociation, racing through school with straight A’s, becoming a top producer at a high-tech company, and clicking through two marriages without ever slowing down long enough to fully experience life.

Throughout the last three years, author Jennifer J. Boutwell has focused on the study of healing after abuse and trauma, drawing from her own experiences and professional journey to offer practical and emotional guidance.

Have you ever been through trauma? When you think about your childhood, do instances of betrayal, hardships, and abuse come to mind? If you answer yes to any of these questions, Triple Hood is the audiobook for you. Eunice Oderinde outlines a raw, captivating, and relatable story of Bayonle in her audiobook, Triple Hood. Follow Bayonle on her unique path filled with hardships, abuse, life-changing relationships, and ultimately healing. This audiobook also includes other stories of individuals that not only capture listeners' hearts but also inspire them.

Befreie dich von dem Schmerz, den sie verursacht hat, und werde endlich die Frau, die du sein solltest Fühlst du, dass die Stimme deiner Mutter immer noch in deinem Kopf lebt und deinen Selbstwert kontrolliert? Zweifelst du ständig an dir selbst, obwohl du jetzt erwachsen bist? Sehnst du dich nach Frieden, Grenzen und einer Stimme, die sich tatsächlich nach dir anfühlt?

Do you struggle with insecurity, anxiety, or difficulty setting boundaries? Our childhood experiences—from overt trauma like abuse to subtle hardships like bullying or neglect—profoundly shape our emotional responses, often leaving us disconnected from our true selves.

Toxic relationships with narcissists can leave lasting psychological and emotional effects, often trapping people in confusion, rumination, and self-doubt. This audiobook aims to bring clarity to those who have experienced such dynamics, particularly with individuals who present as kind, humble, or even empathic—while hiding a deeply manipulative and destructive personality beneath the surface.

La confusión, las dudas, las disculpas que sigues dando incluso cuando eres tú quien está sufriendo: todo eso te desgasta poco a poco. Las relaciones narcisistas no solo rompen tu corazón; atacan tu identidad. Un día despiertas sintiéndote más pequeño, perdido y sin saber quién eres. Ese dolor es real. Y mereces una salida. Escribí este libro porque he vivido esa misma guerra silenciosa.

¿Sientes que estás “exagerando” incluso cuando sabes que algo no está bien? ¿Alguien te ha hecho dudar de tu memoria, de tu criterio o de tu sentido básico de quién eres? ¿Las disculpas, el afecto o las promesas aparecen de repente solo cuando empiezas a alejarte?

When something bad happens to you, it can feel like the world is over and there is no light at the end of the tunnel. Trust me, I know from experience. In 2021, I came within a centimeter of death. My ex-girlfriend tried to kill me, and then totaled my car. To top that all off, I was almost sent to a psych ward right after getting stitches for the injuries. Her and her family continued with the betrayal for almost a year during court.

Cada día, innumerables personas quedan atrapadas en el control sutil e insidioso de narcisistas y manipuladores. Tal vez sea una pareja, un padre, un compañero de trabajo o incluso un amigo que constantemente cambia las reglas de la realidad, dejándote confundida, agotada y dudando de tu propio valor. O tal vez has terminado creyendo que su manipulación es simplemente “así son las cosas”, aunque en el fondo sabes que no está bien.

Are you exhausted from loving someone who keeps breaking you? Feel trapped between staying loyal and saving yourself? Have you started questioning your own reality, worth, and sanity?

Are you brave enough to look in the mirror? You’ve been told you’re controlling. That you don’t listen. That everything feels one-sided. And deep down, you’ve wondered: Is it me? If you’re courageous enough to confront your own narcissistic traits — and ready to stop repeating patterns that damage your relationships — this book is your turning point. Unlike most books that teach you how to survive a narcissist, Breaking Free From the Mirror is written for those who suspect they may be the one creating emotional chaos… and who genuinely want to change.

Tired of loving someone who only hurts you? Do you feel trapped in their mind games, even long after they’re gone? Are you trying to heal, but the pain keeps pulling you back into the past?

Monique “Mo” Williams thought she found her forever in Ryan “RJ” Lewis—charming, respected, and dangerously smooth. What started as passion turned into control. Then silence. Then bruises. Now, Mo's caught in a love story written in pain, denial, and secrets no one sees behind her smile. To the outside world, RJ is a man who loves hard. But behind closed doors, he’s a ticking bomb—explosive, possessive, and terrifyingly unpredictable. Mo has learned how to cover the bruises, silence the screams, and keep her secrets buried… until one violent night changes everything.

Do you feel trapped between honoring your parents and protecting yourself? In many cultures, children are taught that respecting parents is sacred, that family loyalty comes first, and that questioning elders means betraying tradition. But what happens when a parent's "love" leaves deep wounds that no one else can see? Most books about narcissistic parents assume you can simply cut ties or set firm boundaries. But in collectivist cultures, where community is survival and family ties run generations deep, that advice is both presumptuous and unhelpful.

Tired of feeling like someone else is quietly rewriting your identity, one decision at a time? Do you sense the manipulation, but still feel trapped in the cycle - mentally, emotionally, or even physically? Are you ready to stop surviving their control and finally start living as the author of your own story again? Every day, countless people find themselves trapped in the subtle, insidious control of narcissists and manipulators.

For years, you may have tried to fix, heal, understand, or love them better — believing the relationship could finally feel safe one day. Meanwhile, their needs always came first, and your emotional energy was slowly drained to zero. You didn’t “fail” - you were targeted. Narcissistic personalities seek out empathetic, emotionally open people because you give what they can’t generate within themselves.

No te enamoraste de un monstruo; te enamoraste de la versión de ellos que querían que vieras. Para cuando la máscara cayó, tu corazón ya estaba enredado en promesas, sueños e ilusiones. Seguiste dando, esperando e intentando hasta que el agotamiento se volvió insoportable.

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...