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...

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.

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...

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....

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....

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.

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.

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....

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.

A highly illuminating examination of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) and its insidiously traumatic impact on family members and partners. Packed with insight, compassion, and practical strategies for recovery, this is a must-read for survivors and clinicians alike. Narcissistic...

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...

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....

When foster carer, Cathy Glass, is asked to foster Darcy-May, a two-day old baby, she is very concerned. The baby is coming to her straight from hospital and will have no contact with her teenage mother, Haylea. Even more worrying, she will be brought to Cathy with a police escort as it’s...

How women can overcome the pressure to please others and feel free to be their true selves....

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 this much-anticipated third volume, Kat recounts her early-mid teen years. Still traumatised by her early experiences, she was however not entirely without that sense of hope that is the inalienable property of youth.

Joanne Phillips’ ordeal began aged 13 when she was gang-raped in her bedroom by local boys. Following the trauma, she dropped out of school, was befriended by an older man and was forced into prostitution aged 16....

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....

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.

Fred and Rose West are virtually unique in British criminal history: a husband and wife who loved and killed together....

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...

This guide will empower and enable you to stop emotional abuse, providing you with enough objectivity to step away from any emotional roller coaster you may be experiencing, by taking a proactive role....

A unique survivor memoir. Essays that range from heartwarming to brutal. Individual trigger warnings (TW) allow listeners to practice self-care. Washington State native Mary Knight, MSW, experienced various forms of child sex trafficking, sometimes in her own home.

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.

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.

Healing Childhood Trauma blends psychotherapy and lived experience into a clear, compassionate roadmap. Psychotherapist and childhood trauma survivor Jose H. Caraballo, LCSW, uses the simple Life Enrichment approach to help you understand your history, calm your nervous system, and build healthier patterns.

Trauma left me anxious, hypervigilant, and depleted. I thought it was "just who I was," until I discovered the truth: a dysregulated nervous system is not a permanent identity. It's a state — and states can change. With compassion, knowledge, and small daily practices, you can begin to heal. This book blends science with lived experience — but above all, it is written from a trauma-informed place.

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.

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.

Aprende a detectar, comprender y actuar frente a uno de los patrones más dañinos y difíciles de identificar en las relaciones abusivas.

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?

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?

Love Too Toxic to Handle gives you the language for what happened to you, the clarity to see the patterns for what they were, and the tools to rebuild your identity, confidence, and emotional peace — on your terms. This is not a theory. It’s lived human experience, guided reflection, and practical steps to help you release the trauma and return to yourself.

For fans of No Matter Our Wreckage, this memoir explores the emotional impact of sexual abuse and how this debut author not only faces it but recovers from the trauma. Stephanie Maley’s life is beautiful. She has her husband of thirty years and two sons—all healthy and making their way in the world. Other than the unwelcome memories of the past that flash in her mind like blinding television ads, things couldn’t get much better. But when COVID-19 comes to the United States in 2020, Stephanie is seized by a deep panic, certain that she is going to die.

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.

If you have ever felt confused, blamed, or unsure of your own memory, you may have experienced gaslighting. This audiobook explains how narcissists and emotional manipulators use confusion, self-doubt, and trauma bonds to keep you attached. It also shows how strong and intelligent people can be pulled into toxic patterns without realizing it.

Using guided strategies based on research, Scripture, and prayer, Heartmending invites you to encounter God's gentle healing power that restores what was taken from you. Discover how Christ gradually rescued Nancy from a rage-filled, self-loathing existence into liberation and wholeness. Say goodbye to survival mode. Reclaim your joy. Jesus is here to breathe life into your soul and mend your broken heart.

Divorcing a narcissist is unlike any other separation. It’s an emotional battle that can leave you exhausted, confused, and unsure of your next step. If you're facing manipulation, fear, or constant pressure to question your own reality, this audiobook offers a steady, compassionate guide to help you move forward with strength and clarity. Through clear explanations and real-world examples, you'll learn how narcissistic behavior shows up during divorce, how to protect your emotional well-being, and how to make decisions from a place of confidence rather than fear.

For four years of his childhood, PJ Smyth endured the unthinkable at the hands of his father—a man who posed as a spiritual leader while inflicting devastating abuse. This is Smyth’s raw, unflinching account of that trauma, and of the long road to healing. Told with piercing honesty yet surprising hope, this brief but unforgettable memoir was written to be read in a single sitting. Its brevity is intentional: distilled truth, no fluff—just one man’s story of pain and the grace that carried him through.

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.

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling confused, drained, or strangely guilty—even though you did nothing wrong? This audiobook reveals the hidden tactics manipulators use and teaches you how to protect your mind with clarity and confidence.

The Incest Factor is more than just my story. It holds up a mirror to the deeply ingrained, unspoken, and powerful habits, beliefs, and moral taboos passed down for generations. These patterns don’t just define us—they also hold us back. They keep us locked in a mindset that limits our ability to grow, whether financially, sexually, or spiritually. I lived within those boundaries for far too long, mistaking them for safety, love, and the definition of being a good daughter and a decent woman.

Libérate de la telaraña del narcisista: recupera tu poder, tu paz y tu identidad. ¿Sientes que caminas constantemente sobre cáscaras de huevo, intentando complacer a alguien que solo drena tu energía? ¿Has sido manipulada, culpada o víctima de gaslighting, pero aún así te sorprendes justificando su comportamiento?

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.

Libérate de las cadenas invisibles de la manipulación y recupera el control de tu mente, emociones y vida. ¿Cansado de cuestionar tu propia realidad después de cada discusión? ¿Has sentido culpa por cosas que no hiciste o has pedido disculpas solo para mantener la paz? ¿Sientes que algo está mal en tu relación, pero no puedes explicar exactamente qué es? Para muchos, la manipulación no comienza con amenazas —empieza con amor, encanto y control sutil. Te dicen que estás exagerando, que eres demasiado sensible o incluso que estás loco.

Libérate del abuso narcisista y recupera tu libertad. ¿Estás atrapado en una relación donde tu valor está definido por el control de otra persona? ¿Te la pasas dudando de ti mismo, preguntándote si estás exagerando por sentirte herido por el comportamiento de tu pareja?

Does the person who once made you feel like your soulmate now make you feel like you're losing your mind? Are you exhausted from walking on eggshells, questioning your reality, and wondering how someone who claims to love you can make you feel so worthless? You're not imagining this. You're not too sensitive. You're not crazy.

The essential guide for families navigating the aftermath of sexual abuse in the home. When sexual abuse is discovered within a family, the resulting crisis can seem insurmountable. Parents face impossible choices, professionals offer conflicting advice, and everyone struggles with overwhelming emotions. Into this void steps Dr. Shanti Duncan with Healing Family Wounds, a comprehensive roadmap for families in their darkest hour.