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prose poems and paintings

by annEpeck ...

annEpeck's father promised her they would move to Colorado "as soon as she didn't need a mother." He also took her into his bed for years until she was ten. This is the story of her remembering, her artistic birth and the woman she fought to become. The prose poems and drawings are an uplifting, inspiring testament to the power of the human spirit and the power of art to heal any wound. ... Read more

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annEpeck's father promised her they would move to Colorado "as soon as she didn't need a mother." He also took her into his bed for years until she was ten. This is the story of her remembering, her artistic birth and the woman she fought to become. The prose poems and drawings are an uplifting, inspiring testament to the power of the human spirit and the power of art to heal any wound.
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The Gaslight Effect

How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life

by Dr. Robin Stern ...

In this groundbreaking guide, the prominent therapist Dr. Robin Stern shows how the Gaslight Effect works, how you can decide which relationships can be saved and which you have to walk away from—and how to gasproof your life so you'll avoid gaslighting relationship.Your husband crosses the line in his flirtations with another woman at a dinner party. When you confront him, he asks you to stop ... Read more

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In this groundbreaking guide, the prominent therapist Dr. Robin Stern shows how the Gaslight Effect works, how you can decide which relationships can be saved and which you have to walk away from—and how to gasproof your life so you'll avoid gaslighting relationship.Your husband crosses the line in his flirtations with another woman at a dinner party. When you confront him, he asks you to stop
... Read more
This Is How Your Marriage Ends

A Hopeful Approach to Saving Relationships

by Matthew Fray ...

A thoughtful, down-to-earth, contemporary guide to help partners identify and address relationship-killing behavior patterns in their own lives.Good people can be bad at relationships.One night during his divorce, after one too many vodkas and a call with a phone-in-therapist who told him to “journal his feelings,” Matthew Fray started a blog. He needed to figure out how his ex-wife went from the ... Read more

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A thoughtful, down-to-earth, contemporary guide to help partners identify and address relationship-killing behavior patterns in their own lives.Good people can be bad at relationships.One night during his divorce, after one too many vodkas and a call with a phone-in-therapist who told him to “journal his feelings,” Matthew Fray started a blog. He needed to figure out how his ex-wife went from the
... Read more
Why Does He Do That?

Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

by Lundy Bancroft ...

In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship.He says he loves you. So...why does he do that?You’ve asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to ... Read more

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In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship.He says he loves you. So...why does he do that?You’ve asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to
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Stop Signs

Recognizing, Avoiding, and Escaping Abusive Relationships

by Lynn Fairweather ...

Most abusers display warning signs that intelligent women miss, mostly because the majority of women have not been trained to recognize them. In this groundbreaking book, Lynn Fairweather, an expert in the field of intimate partner violence response and prevention, provides women with the information they need to recognize dangerous men before they become victims of abuse .Educational and ... Read more

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Most abusers display warning signs that intelligent women miss, mostly because the majority of women have not been trained to recognize them. In this groundbreaking book, Lynn Fairweather, an expert in the field of intimate partner violence response and prevention, provides women with the information they need to recognize dangerous men before they become victims of abuse .Educational and
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Scapegoated

by Lynn Nichols ...

You Were Chosen Because You Were Dangerous to Their Carefully Constructed Lies.Not because you were broken — because you saw too clearly, felt too deeply, and refused to go along with the fiction.If you grew up absorbing blame that was never yours, silenced when you tried to speak, and told that your version of events was the problem — this book was made for you.THE TRUTH ABOUT FAMILY ... Read more

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You Were Chosen Because You Were Dangerous to Their Carefully Constructed Lies.Not because you were broken — because you saw too clearly, felt too deeply, and refused to go along with the fiction.If you grew up absorbing blame that was never yours, silenced when you tried to speak, and told that your version of events was the problem — this book was made for you.THE TRUTH ABOUT FAMILY
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Not Going to Stand For It: Stop the Narcissistic Abuse and Start to Heal

by Lyvia Underwood ...

Have you suffered in your life for far too long? Do you feel like your own wants and needs are always secondary in your relationships?No matter how important your own needs may be, do you feel like you have no choice but to sacrifice them to cater to your partner? If so, you may be in an unhealthy relationship.A relationship with a narcissist is serious. When you are in a relationship with a ... Read more

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Have you suffered in your life for far too long? Do you feel like your own wants and needs are always secondary in your relationships?No matter how important your own needs may be, do you feel like you have no choice but to sacrifice them to cater to your partner? If so, you may be in an unhealthy relationship.A relationship with a narcissist is serious. When you are in a relationship with a
... Read more
Fighting for Survival

My Journey through Boxing Fame, Abuse, Murder, and Resurrection

by Christy Martin ...

If you were riveted by the Netflix documentary Untold: Deal with the Devil**, find out Christy Martin's whole story in this fascinating autobiography.**Boxing legend Christy Martin was a trailblazer in the ring and continues to be an inspiration to female fighters across the globe. She is without a doubt the most important woman in the history of female combat sports. But behind the scenes Martin ... Read more

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If you were riveted by the Netflix documentary Untold: Deal with the Devil**, find out Christy Martin's whole story in this fascinating autobiography.**Boxing legend Christy Martin was a trailblazer in the ring and continues to be an inspiration to female fighters across the globe. She is without a doubt the most important woman in the history of female combat sports. But behind the scenes Martin
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Surviving

Why We Stay and How We Leave Abusive Relationships

by Beverly Gooden ...

Library Journal Self-Help BestsellerWinner of the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award in African American NonfictionSilver Winner of the 2023 Nautilus Book AwardA revealing look at why domestic violence victims stay with their abusers…and how they can ultimately leave. And survive.One Saturday morning, Gooden is woken up by her husband shoving her off the bed for no discernible reason.... ... Read more

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Library Journal Self-Help BestsellerWinner of the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award in African American NonfictionSilver Winner of the 2023 Nautilus Book AwardA revealing look at why domestic violence victims stay with their abusers…and how they can ultimately leave. And survive.One Saturday morning, Gooden is woken up by her husband shoving her off the bed for no discernible reason....
... Read more
Beyond Betrayal

Taking Charge of Your Life after Boyhood Sexual Abuse

by Richard B. Gartner ...

"With compassion and clarity, Richard Gartner shares insights from years of working with male survivors. Among this book's greatest strengths is the extensive use of examples from Dr. Gartner's clinical practice to illustrate problems and solutions on the path to healing. Beyond Betrayal offers support, encouragement, and useful skills to men in recovery."--Mike Lew, M.Ed., author of Victims No ... Read more

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"With compassion and clarity, Richard Gartner shares insights from years of working with male survivors. Among this book's greatest strengths is the extensive use of examples from Dr. Gartner's clinical practice to illustrate problems and solutions on the path to healing. Beyond Betrayal offers support, encouragement, and useful skills to men in recovery."--Mike Lew, M.Ed., author of Victims No
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The Lost Boy

A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family

by Dave Pelzer ...

Imagine a young boy who has never had a loving home. His only possesions are the old, torn clothes he carries in a paper bag. The only world he knows is one of isolation and fear. Although others had rescued this boy from his abusive alcoholic mother, his real hurt is just begining -- he has no place to call home.This is Dave Pelzer's long-awaited sequel to A Child Called "It". In The Lost Boy, he ... Read more

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Imagine a young boy who has never had a loving home. His only possesions are the old, torn clothes he carries in a paper bag. The only world he knows is one of isolation and fear. Although others had rescued this boy from his abusive alcoholic mother, his real hurt is just begining -- he has no place to call home.This is Dave Pelzer's long-awaited sequel to A Child Called "It". In The Lost Boy, he
... Read more
Where There's Hope

Healing, Moving Forward, and Never Giving Up

by Elizabeth Smart ...

Elizabeth Smart follows up her #1 New York Times bestseller (October 2013), My Story—about being held in captivity as a teenager, and how she managed to survive—with a powerful and inspiring book about what it takes to overcome trauma, find the strength to move on, and reclaim one’s life.Author. Activist. Victim—no more.In her fearless memoir, *My Story—*the basis of the Lifetime Original movie *I ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Elizabeth Smart follows up her #1 New York Times bestseller (October 2013), My Story—about being held in captivity as a teenager, and how she managed to survive—with a powerful and inspiring book about what it takes to overcome trauma, find the strength to move on, and reclaim one’s life.Author. Activist. Victim—no more.In her fearless memoir, *My Story—*the basis of the Lifetime Original movie *I
... Read more
Daily Wisdom for Why Does He Do That?

Readings to Empower and Encourage Women Involved with Angry and Controlling Men

by Lundy Bancroft ...

Lundy Bancroft expands on his bestseller Why Does He Do That? in this daily guide that empowers women who are suffering in abusive relationships.Even if you’ve read Why Does He Do That?, it may be hard to see the truth of what is happening to you. You may feel overwhelmed by confusion, loss, and fear, and find yourself looking away from the truth and falling back into traumatic patterns.What you ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Lundy Bancroft expands on his bestseller Why Does He Do That? in this daily guide that empowers women who are suffering in abusive relationships.Even if you’ve read Why Does He Do That?, it may be hard to see the truth of what is happening to you. You may feel overwhelmed by confusion, loss, and fear, and find yourself looking away from the truth and falling back into traumatic patterns.What you
... Read more
The Woman at the Well

A Story of Redemption

by Barbara Kelly ...

We all go through different trials in our lives, but there can be victory, healing, and redemption of our past. We can move forward and be healthy, happy people, fulfilling our desires and destiny. My prayer is that the words in this book will come alive and you will see just how precious you are to our God and how you too can overcome anything that has hurt you. There is a story in Ezekiel 37 ... Read more

$4.99 USD

We all go through different trials in our lives, but there can be victory, healing, and redemption of our past. We can move forward and be healthy, happy people, fulfilling our desires and destiny. My prayer is that the words in this book will come alive and you will see just how precious you are to our God and how you too can overcome anything that has hurt you. There is a story in Ezekiel 37
... Read more
Beyond The Cave: Living with Sex Addiction - A Guide For Those Who Struggle and Those Who Love Them

by Marcus O. Thorn ...

Beyond the Cave: Living with Sex Addiction — A Guide for Those Who Struggle and Those Who Love ThemBy Marcus O. ThornSome addictions are easy to talk about. This is not one of them.Sex addiction lives in silence, in shame, in the hidden corners of lives that look perfectly normal from the outside. It destroys marriages, fractures families, and leaves the people caught in its grip feeling like ... Read more

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Beyond the Cave: Living with Sex Addiction — A Guide for Those Who Struggle and Those Who Love ThemBy Marcus O. ThornSome addictions are easy to talk about. This is not one of them.Sex addiction lives in silence, in shame, in the hidden corners of lives that look perfectly normal from the outside. It destroys marriages, fractures families, and leaves the people caught in its grip feeling like
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Outgrowing the Pain

A Book for and About Adults Abused As Children

by Eliana Gil ...

“Anyone who had a troubled childhood ought to read this book.”—Anne H. Cohn, D.P.H., Executive Director, National Committee for Prevention of Child AbuseDo you have trouble finding friends, lovers, acquaintances?Once you find them, do they dump on you, take advantage of you, or leave?Are you in a relationship you know isn't good for you?Are you still trying to figure out what you want to do when ... Read more

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“Anyone who had a troubled childhood ought to read this book.”—Anne H. Cohn, D.P.H., Executive Director, National Committee for Prevention of Child AbuseDo you have trouble finding friends, lovers, acquaintances?Once you find them, do they dump on you, take advantage of you, or leave?Are you in a relationship you know isn't good for you?Are you still trying to figure out what you want to do when
... Read more
When Violence Begins at Home

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Ending Domestic Abuse

by K. J. Wilson, Ed.D ...

Since its initial publication, this far-reaching reference has provided professionals and victims of abuse with guidance on everything from indicators of an abusive relationship to domestic violence legislation, from antiburnout tips for helpers to advice on leaving an abusive partner.This updated edition addresses new research and programs, adding information on date rape drugs, stalking, cyber ... Read more

$23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Since its initial publication, this far-reaching reference has provided professionals and victims of abuse with guidance on everything from indicators of an abusive relationship to domestic violence legislation, from antiburnout tips for helpers to advice on leaving an abusive partner.This updated edition addresses new research and programs, adding information on date rape drugs, stalking, cyber
... Read more
Recovery

by Herbert L. Gravitz, Julie D. Bowden ...

Rich with insight and awareness, Recovery explores the secrets, fears, hopes and issues that confront adult children of alcoholics. Authors and widely respected therapists and ACOA workshop leaders Herbert Gravitz and Julie Bowden detail in a clear question-and-answer format the challenges of control and inadequacy that ACOAs face as they struggle for recovery and understanding, stage-by-stage: ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Rich with insight and awareness, Recovery explores the secrets, fears, hopes and issues that confront adult children of alcoholics. Authors and widely respected therapists and ACOA workshop leaders Herbert Gravitz and Julie Bowden detail in a clear question-and-answer format the challenges of control and inadequacy that ACOAs face as they struggle for recovery and understanding, stage-by-stage:
... Read more
Gaslit Brain

Protect Your Brain from the Lies of Bullying, Gaslighting, and Institutional Complicity

by Jennifer Fraser PhD ...

Reveals the psychological functions of the manipulator’s brain and the impact of gaslighting on our minds, shining a spotlight on how manipulative brains seduce us into belief and disrupt our ability to think effectivelyThis psychological study analyzes the onslaught of gaslighting that has recently dominated the world stage, making many turn to the dictionary just to figure out how it works, who ... Read more

$22.99 USD

Reveals the psychological functions of the manipulator’s brain and the impact of gaslighting on our minds, shining a spotlight on how manipulative brains seduce us into belief and disrupt our ability to think effectivelyThis psychological study analyzes the onslaught of gaslighting that has recently dominated the world stage, making many turn to the dictionary just to figure out how it works, who
... Read more
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

The Complete Narcissism Guide for Identifying, Disarming, and Dealing With Narcissists, Codependency, Abusive Parents & Relationships, Manipulation, Gaslighting and More!

by Eva Spencer ...

Series Book 2 - Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse and Emotional Manipulation
THE ULTIMATE CHEAT SHEET TO RECOVERING FROM NARCISSISTIC ABUSENarcissistic abuse is the most common form of emotional and psychological abuse that exists today. It's so prevalent because it can happen to anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, or socioeconomic status.And, to make things worse, there are very few resources out there to help people who have been affected by this type of abuse.That ... Read more

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THE ULTIMATE CHEAT SHEET TO RECOVERING FROM NARCISSISTIC ABUSENarcissistic abuse is the most common form of emotional and psychological abuse that exists today. It's so prevalent because it can happen to anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, or socioeconomic status.And, to make things worse, there are very few resources out there to help people who have been affected by this type of abuse.That
... Read more
Healing the Survivors

8 Steps to Whole-Self Healing for Sexual Trauma Survivors

by Jacquelyn Weis ...

Survivors of sexual assault are often faced with PTSD, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and substance abuse. Jacquelyn Weis, a Holistic Healer and sexual abuse survivor, understands the shame-plagued brokenness that results. She also knows what it's like to be on the other side of true healing to move forward freely in life with love and compassion.Healing the Survivors is an inspirational, ... Read more

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Survivors of sexual assault are often faced with PTSD, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and substance abuse. Jacquelyn Weis, a Holistic Healer and sexual abuse survivor, understands the shame-plagued brokenness that results. She also knows what it's like to be on the other side of true healing to move forward freely in life with love and compassion.Healing the Survivors is an inspirational,
... Read more
The Spectrum of Toxic Behavior

by Samuel Porter ...

The Spectrum of Toxic Behavior explores the wide range of harmful behaviors that often go unnoticed — from overt cruelty to subtle emotional manipulation.While society tends to focus on obvious cases of toxicity, this book reveals how hidden patterns — like passive aggression, guilt-tripping, emotional blackmail, and performative kindness — can be just as damaging over time.Through real-world ... Read more

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The Spectrum of Toxic Behavior explores the wide range of harmful behaviors that often go unnoticed — from overt cruelty to subtle emotional manipulation.While society tends to focus on obvious cases of toxicity, this book reveals how hidden patterns — like passive aggression, guilt-tripping, emotional blackmail, and performative kindness — can be just as damaging over time.Through real-world
... Read more
Girl in the Cellar

The Natascha Kampusch Story

by Allan Hall, Michael Leidig ...

Eight years of darknessOn March 2, 1998, while on her way to school, ten-year-old Natascha Kampusch was abducted. More than eight years later, on August 23, 2006, she escaped with a story that shocked and horrified the entire world. She spent the most delicate years of her life hidden in a cellar underneath an ordinary Austrian suburban home. How was she able to survive? What sort of woman had ... Read more

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Eight years of darknessOn March 2, 1998, while on her way to school, ten-year-old Natascha Kampusch was abducted. More than eight years later, on August 23, 2006, she escaped with a story that shocked and horrified the entire world. She spent the most delicate years of her life hidden in a cellar underneath an ordinary Austrian suburban home. How was she able to survive? What sort of woman had
... Read more
Beginning to Heal (Revised Edition)

A First Book for Men and Women Who Were Sexually Abused As Children

by Ellen Bass, Laura Davis ...

There's nothing as wonderful as starting to heal, waking up in the morning and knowing that nobody can hurt you if you don't let them.Beginning to Heal offers hope and guidance for all survivors starting the healing journey. No matter how great your pain today, you can not only heal but thrive. Based on the authors' bestseller The Courage to Heal, this Revised Edition of Beginning to Heal takes ... Read more

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There's nothing as wonderful as starting to heal, waking up in the morning and knowing that nobody can hurt you if you don't let them.Beginning to Heal offers hope and guidance for all survivors starting the healing journey. No matter how great your pain today, you can not only heal but thrive. Based on the authors' bestseller The Courage to Heal, this Revised Edition of Beginning to Heal takes
... Read more

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