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...

Virginia Roberts Giuffre wurde weltweit bekannt als die wohl mutigste Stimme unter den Opfern von Epstein und Maxwell: Sie war es, die an die Öffentlichkeit ging und dadurch letztlich beide Serientäter ins Gefängnis brachte.

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.

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. Now imagine there's a man who can take care of all that, who has no respect for the living, who will do anything...

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....

Family scapegoating is an insidious form of "invisible" abuse that is difficult to recognize. It is therefore critical that adult survivors of dysfunctional or narcissistic family systems understand what type of abuse they are trying to recover from.

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...

The story is based on true events in the life of Stanley William Miller. A murder mystery. An infamous scandal. A beautiful love story....

An examination of childhood trauma and its surreptitious, debilitating effects by one of the world's leading psychoanalysts....

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....

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....

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...

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....

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....

Million-copy bestselling author Cathy Glass tells the story of Dawn, a sweet and seemingly well-balanced girl whose outward appearance masks a traumatic childhood of suffering at the hands of the very people who should have cared for her. Dawn was the first girl Cathy Glass ever fostered. Sweet...

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....

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

‘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...

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....

Although clinical research has been conducted on narcissism as a disorder, less is known about its effects on victims who are in toxic relationships with partners....

Imagine being an innocent seven-year-old girl with a broke, single mum. Now imagine your mum meets a man who can give her a nice house and a better life in exchange for you. That’s what happened to me. For years, I suffered neglect and abuse from him, with my mum being a silent witness....

Covert narcissism is a hidden and concealed form of narcissism, making it all the more difficult for the abuser to be confronted or "outed" for their behavior....

This audiobook offers a compassionate, practical roadmap to heal your inner child, release the weight of your past, and step into a future where you feel grounded, worthy, and truly alive.

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.

In 1951, when Nicky was six years old, her glamorous-looking estranged mother arrived on the doorstep to 'rescue' her. But Nicky's hopes of a safe and loving family were very soon smashed, and her world became darker still....

Change your present and seize your exceptional future by escaping your painful trauma bond, healing, and thriving! Listen to the audiobook narrated by the author, Dr. Nadine Macaluso. At age twenty-two, Nadine married Jordan Belfort, the nefarious stockbroker portrayed in the Hollywood blockbuster The Wolf of Wall Street. Their marriage began as a fairy tale, but once they were bonded, Jordan’s “mask” began to slip, and acts of infidelity, narcissistic abuse, insatiable greed, and uncontrollable drug addiction became Nadine’s nightmare.

Cathy is een ervaren pleegouder, maar niemand had haar kunnen voorbereiden op de komst van Jodie, een achtjarig meisje met zoveel gedragsproblemen dat ze in vier maanden tijd bij vijf verschillende gezinnen wordt geplaatst. Langzaam wint Cathy het vertrouwen van Jodie, en haar gedrag verbetert aanzienlijk. Stukje bij beetje onthult het meisje de schokkende en hartverscheurende details van haar mishandeling door de mensen die haar hadden moeten liefhebben en beschermen.

Por primera vez, su historia en sus propias palabras. Las esperadas memorias de un icono del feminismo actual, la heroína que ha abanderado el combate público para que la vergüenza frente a la violencia sexual cambie de bando. La persona más destacada del año en 2024 en Francia, una de las 100 personas más influyentes del 2025 según Time y la mujer más importante del año según The Independent.

Told through the eyes of a stitched doll named Jane, this powerful memoir follows a little girl growing up in a house where love and fear lived side by side. Jane becomes both witness and silent protector through years of pain, resilience, and ultimately healing.

Have you ever asked yourself… Why do I feel confused or guilty after certain conversations, even when I did nothing wrong? How did my confidence erode so slowly that I barely noticed it happening? Why do I keep doubting my own perceptions while someone else seems so certain? It often starts subtly — a conversation that leaves you uneasy, a relationship where you’re always explaining or apologizing, and a sense that your reality is slowly shifting.

¿Por qué personas inteligentes y capaces terminan dudando de su propia realidad? ¿Cómo la influencia se transforma lentamente en dominación emocional sin un punto de quiebre claro? ¿Y si el agotamiento, la ansiedad y la confusión que sientes no fueran defectos personales, sino señales de advertencia? Rara vez comienza con crueldad. Comienza con calidez, atención, guía —a veces incluso amor- Justificas la incomodidad. Te adaptas y racionalizas. Te dices que estás siendo sensible, paciente, comprensivo.

This book, while concise, covers the key topics needed for understanding narcissistic behaviors, the signs to look out for, and methods for coping in relationships with narcissists. It combines practical advice with psychological insights, empowering listeners to recognize narcissistic traits and take action to protect themselves.

Part therapy. Part stand-up comedy. Part “did she really just say that?” If you grew up with a narcissistic parent, you already know the rules: confusion disguised as love, chaos labeled “family,” and guilt served with every boundary. Escaping the Narcissistic Nest: Your Flight Path to Self-Worth is a candid, darkly funny survival guide for anyone raised in a narcissistic family system—especially golden children, scapegoats, and the people who somehow became both. Written by two survivors who lived it (and then accidentally married it…

In this transformative journey, best-selling author and sought-after performance coach Michele Phillips, drawing on over 25 years of experience in positive psychology and emotional intelligence within Fortune 100 and 500 companies, guides you through powerful methods of aligning your emotional energy and writing the outcomes you desire. This book isn't just about theory—it's a life-changing journey available to all. Embrace the opportunity to recalibrate your energy, infuse it with purpose, vitality, and an unwavering sense of fulfillment.

MindChained exposes how covert manipulation operates beneath awareness—how emotional hijacking, trauma bonds, and psychological conditioning quietly erode autonomy. More importantly, it gives you a structured path to restore clarity, rebuild agency, and exit domination without chaos or paranoia.

Do certain people leave you feeling guilty, confused, or emotionally drained but you can’t explain why? Have you ever felt “almost manipulated,” yet couldn’t prove it or put your finger on what was happening? For years, you may have brushed off red flags, doubted your instincts, or assumed you were “overreacting.” What starts as a small shifted story or a comment that hits too hard slowly turns into a reality you can’t fully trust. I’ve been there too, stuck in conversations that never made sense, defending people who quietly pulled me away from my support system.

The Empowered Empath & Narcissists is your compassionate, actionable guide to understanding, escaping, and healing from the complex web of narcissistic abuse. This book hands you the keys to lasting change and emotional freedom.

Mildred Muhammad shares her story about rising up from the domestic abuse she endured from her ex-husband, John Allen Muhammad, the convicted D.C. Sniper. Mildred witnessed firsthand John’s bizarre behavior after he returned from the Gulf War, but no one—including her family, friends, and local police—took her warnings seriously.

In Defeating the Darkness Heather Brown shows you how to take back your power and make things right. You’ll hear the stories of others like you who went from being victims to becoming heroes who fought for justice and helped protect others from enduring similar abuse.

When Reality Breaks explores what happens when psychological abuse quietly fractures your sense of self. If you left a relationship knowing something was wrong, yet still doubt your memory, judgment, or reactions, this audiobook is for you. Psychological abuse is often subtle and destabilizing, unfolding through contradiction rather than cruelty, slowly eroding trust in your own perception.

Manipulación al Descubierto es una guía clara y práctica que revela cómo funciona realmente la influencia encubierta y te ofrece las herramientas para liberarte. Aprenderás por qué incluso las personas inteligentes caen en estas dinámicas, cómo los manipuladores burlan tus defensas y cómo protegerte con fortaleza psicológica, claridad emocional y límites que de verdad se sostienen.

Heilung von narzisstischen Eltern ist der Leitfaden, auf den du gewartet hast. Dieses Buch hilft dir Schritt für Schritt dabei, die Trauma-Bindung zu durchbrechen, deine emotionale Freiheit zurückzuerlangen und den Frieden sowie das Selbstvertrauen wiederzufinden, das du verloren hast. Es ist völlig normal, sich unsicher oder ängstlich zu fühlen. Du wurdest manipuliert, emotional ausgelaugt und durch Gaslighting dazu gebracht, deine eigene Realität infrage zu stellen. Vielleicht fragst du dich, ob es wirklich möglich ist, weiterzugehen, wirklich zu heilen und wieder innere Ruhe zu finden.

Take Back Control from Anxiety Without “Fixing” Yourself or Living Small Anxiety doesn’t usually crash into your life all at once. It creeps in quietly. At first, it’s just overthinking. Then it’s avoiding certain places. Certain conversations. Certain feelings. Eventually, your world shrinks not because you’re weak, but because you’ve been trying to stay safe in a system that keeps moving the goalposts. You tell yourself to calm down. To think positively. To stop overreacting. When that fails, you assume you’re the problem. You’re not.

When the Body Remembers: The Hidden Link Between PTSD and Fibromyalgia Why does the body keep hurting long after the trauma is over? Why does pain persist when scans show nothing “wrong”? And why do so many people with PTSD also live with chronic pain and exhaustion? When the Body Remembers delivers a clear, grounded answer: the body doesn’t forget what the mind survives.

Master the Rules of Power, So You’re Never Played Again Why do certain people always seem to get inside your head, even when they act “nice”? How often do you walk away from conversations feeling pressured, guilty, or subtly cornered? What would change if manipulation stopped working on you entirely? Most people don’t realize they’re being manipulated until after the damage is done. It doesn’t look aggressive. It doesn’t announce itself. It hides behind kindness, urgency, closeness, and “good intentions.” You replay conversations. You justify someone else’s behavior.

Ever feel like you’re losing your mind—while everyone else swears your relationship looks picture-perfect? A single “joke” or a chilling silence sends you spiraling, yet there’s no bruise, no proof, and you start wondering if you’re the problem. If that sounds familiar, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery in audio is your lifeline.

Rethinking Broken is a raw, unflinching exploration of trauma, pain, and the resilience of the human spirit. Dive in to discover a blueprint for breaking free from the chains of self-doubt and the weight of past traumas. Through candid stories, razor-sharp insights, and actionable steps, you'll learn to confront the paralyzing belief "I'm broken" and replace it with empowering truths. By the end, you won't just understand your own resilience—you'll harness it.

No-nonsense resource specifically crafted for empaths and highly sensitive individuals who often become targets of manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional control. Whether you're currently in a toxic relationship or healing from one, this guide offers clear insights, validation, and practical strategies to help you reclaim your power and peace of mind.

Circling the Wagons is a raw, courageous memoir that chronicles one woman’s journey to reclaim her life after surviving intra-familial childhood sexual abuse. After decades of silence, the author breaks that silence to tell the story she once could not, offering truth, validation, and hope to survivors everywhere, without oversharing. Written primarily for fellow survivors of childhood trauma, the book also speaks to friends, family members, and professionals seeking to better understand and support them.

The book is a memoir of the last 15 years of my life. It was inspired after I lost my 15 year old Shih Tzu, Saki. This memoir recounts our journey through subjugation, loss of self, despair and how Saki’s unwavering love and tenacity helped me survive, heal and ultimately rediscover myself. Our story begins with a dramatic escape, capturing the fear and the hopelessness of my five month relationship with Theo, a man with narcissistic and bipolar personality disorder. Flashing back to our initial happiness, the narrative details how Theos manipulations gradually strip away my identity.