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Coupling stories of abused women and abusive men from her own case studies, Patricia Evans here gives you the tools you need to transform your relationship. Most important, she assures you that such a transformation is possible—given the right circumstances. Evans also helps you determine if your abuser really has changed—or if he’s merely creating the illusion of change. And if he hasn’t changed, Evans helps you decide whether it’s time to leave the relationship—and what to do when it is.

Do you feel worthless, empty, confused? Do you feel emotionally exhausted? Do you look in the mirror and not recognize yourself anymore? There is nothing wrong with you. You are caught in a narcissist trap. Toxic relationships can make you sick and destroy your life. According to recent studies, neuroscientists have discovered that long-term narcissistic abuse can lead to actual physical brain damage. That’s why we need to act now! This audiobook is designed to help you change your life.

Offering a personal and pastoral mode of support for people affected by domestic violence, Out of Control helps you understand and combat the damage done by abuse.

Most of us are only starting to become aware of how our foundational years contribute to who we are today. Our childhood environment shapes the foundation for our sense of self, how we feel about the world, and how we relate to others. If we experienced trauma or dysfunction along the way, it likely disrupted the pathways to these fundamental structures. Understanding our trauma is not about blame, but about understanding, learning, and growing. In most cases, our caregivers did the best they could with the tools they had, often while dealing with external or internal stressors as well.

Difficult brings to life the conflicts that arise for mothers who are confronted with the unexpected and burdensome dependencies of their adult children associated with mental illness, substance use, or chronic unemployment. Through real stories of mothers and their challenging adult children, this book offers accessible, provocative, and, at times, shocking illustrations of the excruciating maternal dilemma: Which takes precedence—the needs of the mother or of the distressed adult child? Difficult addresses a family situation which too many keep secret.

Parenting with Patience is a compassionate, research-based guide that helps you understand the deeper messages behind your anger and transform it into a catalyst for positive family change.

Childhood wounds create low self-esteem, unhealthy relationships, and fear of vulnerability. Your inner child yearns for love and authentic life. This guide offers practical solutions that have helped thousands.

Learn techniques, tools, and insight into your relationships that you won't find in any other book. There are reasons that narcissists love and lock onto empaths, givers, and lovers. As the counterpart, we have insecurities, matching traumas, imbalances, and inner wounds that must heal. Merely explaining the psychology around toxic and narcissistic personalities does not address our core issues, so we continue to repeat patterns with them.

Have you ever spent time with someone who seems to make every conversation about themselves? Maybe they constantly talk about their accomplishments, need to be the center of attention, rarely admit when they’re wrong, and seem baffled—or even annoyed—when others express pain or vulnerability. They might appear charming to the outside world, but behind closed doors, interactions with them can feel draining, one-sided, or downright confusing. If this sounds familiar, you may have encountered someone with narcissistic traits.

Like a jingle giving him a terrible tingle, the single fact about the awful act is there's no way to detract or retract from it - he's unable to undo what's done. He thinks if going back in time gave the traveler the ability to avoid an act then all that follows in regards to the fact will no longer be intact. Timmy thinks about this a lot, and really wishes that if he can change one thing in his life, it's this. So many bad things happen after the fact and it all stems from that one act.

If you want to figure out the ultimate secret to endless happiness, then keep reading... Do you often find yourself caught up in negative thoughts or has anyone told you to, “Stop being so negative” all the time? Don’t worry though, there’s hope for you. There’s hope for everyone and anyone out there feeling the burden of negativity weighing them down. Is a narcissist making you being negative? Find out what you can do about it...

There is a silent epidemic within the daughters of prison inmates. Their inescapable sense of fatherlessness often leads them to share in their fathers’ sentences, creating long-term issues in their adult lives extending from their sense of self to their relationships and their work. For those ready to be freed from their internal cell blocks, it’s time to grab the key that lies within and unlock the doors to your future. This book will show you how one decision—the decision to change your mind—has the unlocking power to not only free you but to change your life.