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Did your parents ever do unloving things in the name of love? Here is how you reclaim your sense of self. Do you feel as though your relationship with your parents is seriously limiting your potential? Have they made you feel worthless in the past? Did you or do you have to constantly be there for them and their problems? Have they used physical or emotional pain to “discipline” you? Do they try to control or manipulate you? If so, then the chances are high you are dealing with a toxic parent.

Shadows of Silence: Healing From Childhood Emotional Neglect is a compassionate and transformative guide for anyone who has experienced the silent wounds of neglect, abandonment, and emotional deprivation during their formative years. Emotional neglect, though often invisible, can leave deep scars that affect self-worth, relationships, and overall well-being well into adulthood. This book offers a powerful combination of reflections and actionable strategies designed to help you overcome the lingering effects of childhood emotional neglect.

Leslie Morgan Steiner met the love of her life at age 22, soon after graduating from Harvard and starting her first job at Seventeen magazine in New York. She fell for his self-deprecating wit and street smarts - and especially his unabashed worship of her. They married and spent four years together. At first Leslie felt like the woman of his dreams. Then she discovered her husband had been beaten as a child, taught by his parents that intimacy and rage danced together.

A dramatic and terrifying memoir of a ‘catfish’ scenario – when a woman meets a man online but nothing is what it seems. 25-year-old Megan Henley put her five-year-old daughter to bed one evening and switched on her laptop. A Facebook ‘friend request’ seemed to be genuine. There were a...

Childhood trauma is more common than any healthy society would like, with more than two-thirds of children reporting at least one traumatic event by age 16.

Growing up with him was like being in my own war zone, living in perpetual fear of when the bombs would fall. I was terrified of becoming him, and in moments I could feel I might. He still lives within me grimly like some battered demon spright. And I’m fearful of his shadow. The rage, and his...

Do you feel trapped in patterns of manipulation, defensiveness, or emotional detachment? Are your relationships suffering because of it? Change is possible—without losing your confidence or identity. How to Stop Being a Narcissist gives you the tools to develop self-awareness, emotional balance, and deeper, more meaningful connections. Learn how to recognize harmful behaviors, manage emotional reactions, and embrace vulnerability to foster trust.

You are not strange. You are not weak. You are mending. You are evolving. This guide will empower your healing journey and take you from surviving to thriving. It has practical tools, emotional support, and steps to reclaim your strength.

The wounds of our inner child, though hidden, can silently devastate our present reality. They shape our beliefs, influence our choices, and hinder our joy. But here’s the truth: you hold the power to heal them with the help of “Healing Your Inner Child”—an empowering guide designed to illuminate the path to healing using practical, yet profound tools deeply rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

It can feel devastating when you have to balance your own wellbeing with the amount of support and care you can give, creating a conflict within yourself that seems unending. The truth is, however, that while there are difficulties associated with managing BPD, there are therapies and treatment options available that can improve quality of life. And there are strategies you can take to navigate troubled times and deal with escalating situations, helping you manage BPD with confidence.

Thrust into state care at six months of age because of an alcoholic father and mentally ill mother, Teresa Cooper spent an unsettled childhood in a variety of children's homes. At age 13, she was sent to Kendall House in Gravesend, Kent, a home which soon became her prison and worst nightmare. Teresa found herself a victim of a terrible regime: she was injected with dangerously high doses of drugs and sexually abused.

If you've always wanted to know how to identify a narcissist and how to handle a narcissist, then pay attention. Do you finally want to say goodbye to the narcissistic abuse and discover something that works for you? If so, then you've come to the right place. You see, healing from narcissistic abuse doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, it's easier than you think. Imagine how you'll feel once you can take the control away from the narcissist to stop the abuse, and how your family and friends will react when they see you living the life that they always wanted for you.

You are strong and resilient, and there’s a bright future ahead of you—all you need are the tools to believe in yourself again and a determination to thrive… You’ve finally broken free from a toxic relationship, but the scars run deep, and it is only as you begin to find your feet again that you realize just how much your relationship affected you. You may have been overtly dominated, or you may have been quietly manipulated—given the silent treatment, demeaned in public, made to question your own reality…

In this definitive two-in-one audiobook, you’ll discover two detailed and comprehensive books for taking back control of your life. You’ll uncover how you can heal from past trauma, identify narcissists in your life, and free yourself from the abuse of a narcissistic mother. And you’ll also find out how to develop the perfect support system for self-love and self-care rituals to stop you from feeling drained and overwhelmed.

From the founder and activist behind one of the largest movements of the 21st century, the Me Too movement, Tarana Burke debuts a powerful memoir about her own journey to saying those two simple yet infinitely powerful words and how she brought empathy back to an entire generation. 

Do you find it hard to trust people? Perhaps you imagine how they might hurt you before you even begin to explore a relationship… Your trust issues have to do with your attachment style, and that’s something that cemented itself long ago… but you’re not attached to this forever: It’s something you can change. Find out how to be in adult relationships that are truly healthy and fulfilling. This engaging therapy workbook for adults is the relationship book you need to get you there.

“A riveting memoir that takes readers on a roller coaster ride from the depths of hell to triumphant success.”—Dave Pelzer, author of A Child Called “It” Michelle Stevens has a photo of the exact moment her childhood was stolen from her: She’s only eight years old, posing for her...

It is said that the true test of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable members. As many as one in four girls and one in six boys experience sexual abuse during childhood, and it's estimated that as many as half of the incidents are never reported. This means that countless millions in our societies, both children and adults, carry this complex, often hidden pain. What does the path to healing look like for survivors? And how can ministry leaders, pastors, and counselors best help them as they walk this difficult road? Drawing on both his own experience and his wife's experience as survivors of childhood sexual abuse, minister and lecturer Tim Hein offers his expertise.

*Updated 2025 Edition *Introducing: Comprehensive, Effective Tips for Co-Parenting With A Covert NarcissistDid the abuse ramp up after the divorce? Is he making co-parenting a nightmare, or worse – are his actions affecting the children, too? Are you having trouble communicating with him while still respecting your boundaries? You’re feeling manipulated, angry, sad, and you might even still be grieving the loss of your marriage (which is totally normal!) – and this book is here to help. It includes COMPREHENSIVE tools reviewed by a mental health counselor that really work.

Discover how to break free from a narcissistic partner, reclaim your power, and embrace joy once again. Living with a narcissistic abuser can make you feel stuck in a constant storm of emotions, desperately wanting to break free. Escaping a narcissist’s control is tough. They've repeatedly blamed you, making you believe it's all your fault.