Abuse

THE WINNER OF THE 2024 ROBINSON NEW VOICES AWARD Anyone who has experienced bullying, coercive control or narcissistic abuse may know what it is like to be fearful, anxious, angry, confused, guilt-ridden, grief-stricken, self-doubting and so much more. It can feel like a tsunami engulfing the...

You felt it in your gut before you could explain it: the confusion, the second-guessing, the shame of realizing someone you trusted was controlling you. They didn’t have to yell or hit. They gaslit, twisted your words, and slowly trained you to doubt your own reality. Manipulation is designed to be invisible… until it’s not. "Dark Psychology" isn’t a diagnosis. It’s a useful umbrella term for subtle tactics people use to gain power, control, and compliance, often without you noticing until your confidence is already worn down.

Sobriety Was Supposed to Fix Everything. It Didn’t. In What Now? The Realities of Life After Addiction, Mike Allen delivers an honest addiction memoir about life beyond addiction and the unsettling truth that comes with long-term sobriety. After two decades of alcoholism, relapse, and self-destruction, he finally achieves recovery from alcohol abuse. But instead of instant peace, he faces early sobriety struggles, emotional sobriety, identity after alcoholism, and the quiet weight of responsibility.

Stephanie’s story is one of love, hope and faith, designed to speak to all who are hurting, regardless of belief. Throughout her account, she shares details of the unexpected healing process experienced, revealing the changes it brought, offering a spiritual guide to other parents, carers and survivors. Threaded through the book is Stephanie’s simple message—healing is possible with God.

Old Before Their Time is the deeply personal story of a thirty-five-year scientific investigation of the effects of childhood sexual abuse on child development and adult outcomes. The startling conclusion is that early childhood trauma accelerates biological aging of the body and the mind. The...

This audiobook is for anyone who has ever questioned their own reality, struggled to name what happened to them, or wondered if healing was truly possible.

Secrets From Manipulator’s Playbook (2 in 1) exposes how manipulation really works psychologically, emotionally, and neurologically. No clichés. No vague warnings. Just clear patterns, real tactics, and the mechanics manipulators depend on. See the structure, and their control collapses.

On October 7, 1964, Debra Miller's life turns upside down when her mother is arrested for the murder of her father. At only 14 years old, Debra becomes a ward of the court, grappling with the unfathomable trauma of watching her mother's trial and conviction—a devastation that is only amplified when her family's tragedy is splashed across headlines and featured in Joan Didion's Slouching Towards Bethlehem. Desperate to escape the notoriety of her family and ill equipped to face the world, Debra spends her young adulthood sinking into mental illness, toxic relationships, and substance abuse.

One of the world's top experts on betrayal looks at why we often can't see it right in front of our facesIf the cover-up is worse than the crime, blindness to betrayal can be worse than the betrayal itself. Whether the betrayer is an unfaithful spouse, an abusive authority figure, an unfair boss, or a corrupt institution, we often refuse to see the truth order to protect ourselves. This book explores the fascinating phenomenon of how and why we ignore or deny betrayal, and what we can gain by transforming "betrayal blindness" into insight.

From the orchestra pit to the bariatric clinic, from Amsterdam canals to Toronto sidewalks, Finding Wendy is the unforgettable, laugh-out-loud, binge-worthy memoir of Wendy Limbertie—a queer, post-op, horn-playing force of nature who proves it’s never too late to rewrite your story. With her signature blend of grit, grace, and unapologetic humour, Wendy takes us on a wild ride through decades of struggles with obesity, public shame, music, love, and loss. She’s been 450 pounds. She’s been on international stages. She’s been heartbroken, hilarious, hopeful, and utterly human.

Dawn! by Dr. Sharon Joshua John is a poignant and riveting memoir of fierce resilience, survival and healing. Dr. John, with raw vulnerability, takes the listeners on a transformative journey through 19 years of trauma. She reveals deeply personal emotional, physical, and psychological scars that shaped her life, leaving a lasting effect over the years. In this powerful account, Dr. John sheds light on the reasons why many women stay in abusive relationships, rejecting the guilt and shame often imposed on them.

Co-Narzissmus: Die andere Seite toxischer Beziehungen - Warum bleiben empathische, reflektierte Menschen in Beziehungen, die sie innerlich zerstören? Warum entschuldigen sie sich für Dinge, die sie nicht getan haben, fühlen sich schuldig beim Grenzen-Setzen und nennen Selbstverleugnung Liebe? Dieses Buch richtet den Blick auf die oft übersehene Rolle im toxischen Beziehungssystem: den Co-Narzissmus. Nicht als Schwäche oder Charakterfehler, sondern als psychologisches Muster, das Nähe sichert, indem man sich selbst verlässt.

Growing up under the regime of a narcissistic parent is uniquely difficult. Once becoming an adult, the biggest problem is recognizing why it is different. Being born under this parenting style makes it seem normal rather than abusive. With ninja- like skills, the narcissist convinces the world that you are the problem. In this self-help audiobook, Lisa shares how she finally navigated the lies, manipulations and twisted thinking that was trained into her as regular.

Narcissistic abusers are predators in disguise—psychological monsters who use gaslighting, trauma bonds, emotional manipulation, and toxic relationships to drain you, rewrite your mind, and convince you that survival was love. This is a survivor-centered book.

Libérate de los patrones tóxicos y recupera tu poder para amar y sanar. ¿Te encuentras atrapado en relaciones que te dejan agotado, ansioso o con baja autoestima? ¿Sientes que repites ciclos dolorosos con personas que manipulan tus emociones o te retienen mediante la culpa y el control?

Writing Breaking Chains: Escaping the Darkness of an Abusive Marriage has been an amazing, profoundly emotional, transformational journey and experience. I have dedicated this book to all those brave men and women who have endured the silent suffering of an abusive relationship or marriage and those who seek to understand and even heal from such an abhorrent and dehumanising experience. This book is not just a guide. It is a testament of resilience, courage and strength to all those who have endured and survived abuse in varying proportions and degrees.

This is the first book in a series of guides to help anyone going through a false accusation. You are not alone in this.

This book is a powerful, comprehensive journey into the realities of domestic violence—what it looks like, how it begins, and how it silently shapes the lives of millions. Through survivor-style narratives, detailed explanations of the many forms of abuse, and clear insight into the psychology of abusers, it exposes the hidden cycles that keep victims trapped in fear, shame, and confusion. It also teaches listeners how trauma affects the mind and body, why leaving is so dangerous, and how healing truly begins once safety is regained.

Homeless, running from a violent partner, and battling suicidal depression, she found herself sitting by a river holding a bottle of pills in one hand and a bottle of red wine to wash them down in the other. Out of the twilight sky a majestic blue heron circled and landed just a few feet away. Something in the heron's piercing eyes caused her to stop swallowing the pills. In that moment, she realized that there was just too much beauty and magic in the world to give up. Thus began a decades-long quest to understand how wondrous encounters can spark healing from trauma and grief.

Este no es un audiolibro sobre narcisistas. No intenta explicar su psicología, ni enumerar sus rasgos, ni ayudarte a identificarlos mejor. Tampoco ofrece tácticas para ganar discusiones, establecer límites “perfectos” o lograr un cierre emocional. Este audiolibro trata de lo que sucede después. Después de la confusión. Después de la auto-duda. Después del esfuerzo constante por explicarte para ser tratada con justicia.

How do you fall in love with a narcissist? The same way you boil a frog—slowly, and with just enough compliments. If, like so many others before you, you sit hung up, wondering if it’s possible the problem isn’t you, that it might actually be the other person, this book is for you.

This selfhelp book is a practical, lifesaving guide that empowers listeners to recognise early warning signs, prevent abuse before it begins, and end abuse where it already exists. Chapters on Preventing Domestic Abuse explore Dating, Courtship, and Engagement, offering clear guidance on identifying risk and building safe, healthy foundations. Chapters on Ending Domestic Abuse address Marriage, Divorce, Control and Coercion, Drugs and Alcohol, Sexual Abuse, Dysfunctional Families, and issues affecting the Elderly.

Turn Toward the Storm is a raw, unfiltered true story of hitting rock bottom and rebuilding your life from the inside out. When entrepreneur and father Bevan Cox nearly ended his life, the world saw a man who seemed strong and successful—but hidden beneath the surface were childhood trauma, toxic relationships, false arrests, and years of emotional abuse. Seconds before posting his final goodbye, one unexpected interruption changed everything.

From Impulsive Reactions to Calm Response: Reclaim the one moment that changes everything. Does your anger and overreactions run your life, hamper your relationships and create a cycle of guilt and self-blame? What if you could reclaim your power over your emotions and silence the overthinking?

So verletzt! ist das neue Hörbuch von SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautor Philipp Ruland über die unsichtbaren Wunden emotionaler Gewalt. Philipp Ruland weiß aus eigener Erfahrung, wie tief seelische Verletzungen sitzen und wie schwer es sein kann, sie zu erkennen, anzunehmen und zu heilen. Sein eigener Weg vom Türsteher über den Anwalt zum Psychotherapeuten hat ihn gelehrt, dass Heilung möglich ist, und dass jeder Mensch die Kraft in sich trägt, zurück zu sich selbst zu finden. Emotionale Gewalt zeigt sich nicht immer in sichtbaren Zeichen.