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Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance

Healing from an Abusive Relationship with a Disordered Personality

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Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance

By: Peter Salerno PsyD
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If you’re in or have been in a relationship with a pathological personality yet somehow ended up believing that everything bad was your fault, you’re not alone. That’s the super-power of disordered personalities: making their victims believe they are in the wrong even when they’re not.

Being on the receiving end of chronic but often subtle abuse can be brutal. The result of this dizzying and disorienting up-is-down maelstrom manifested by the pathological personality in your life results in Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance (TCD). This occurs when covert manipulation and other forms of deceit and coercion are experienced on an ongoing basis. TCD represents complex trauma that goes far beyond typical trauma and stress-related symptoms.

But there is help. And knowledge is where it starts. Rest assured that what you have been searching for to make sense of your debilitating situation and to recover once and for all from pathological relationship abuse is right here, between the pages of this book.

Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance, when understood, can be overcome. And that’s what this book is for—for you to gain the tools and information so that you’ll be able to reunite with your true sense of self and to move forward in your life with a renewed sense of joy. After all you’ve been through, you deserve it.

©2025 Peter Salerno (P)2025 Peter Salerno
Abuse Dysfunctional Families Marriage & Long-Term Partnerships Parenting & Families Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships

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This book is a rare gem on the subject of traumatic cognitive disorders. What makes it stand out is not only the author’s academic knowledge but also the depth of his personal and therapeutic experience, which shines through every chapter. He manages to bring so much light to a topic that is often overlooked or misunderstood.

While listening, you can clearly sense that the author speaks from multiple levels of understanding—academic, therapeutic, and deeply personal. This embodied perspective creates a unique and powerful approach that feels authentic and grounded.

At first, the content can feel a little uncomfortable or even heavy, but that is part of its strength. The author does not sugarcoat; he is straightforward, calling things as they are. That clarity and honesty are some of the most compelling qualities of the book.

I’ve already listened to it twice and plan to return to it again, as each time I discover new insights and layers of meaning. It’s truly a valuable resource for anyone wanting to understand personal disorders in a more profound way.

Disordered personality in depth, recommended!

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This book helped me figure out what happened to my family when I discovered my partners hidden diagnosis. I had so many unanswered questions and this book helped me answer them and accept that she would never change, she never really existed had consciously chosen to do everything she did.

The most accurate description of my lived experience

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