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When Christa Brown first spoke out about the sexual abuse she endured in her Texas childhood church, she never imagined it would expose the ethical chasm at the core of the Southern Baptist Convention: male religious leaders so focused on institutional protection that they sacrifice the safety of children. A book about speaking out and speaking up, Baptistland weaves together Christa’s revealing story of hope amid Southern patriarchy and religious fundamentalism.

Las feministas queremos es el manifiesto definitivo del feminismo en el siglo XXI. Sin afán polémico pero con la contundencia necesaria, Isabel Mastrodoménico repasa las grandes cuestiones y los cambios que reclaman las feministas para llevar a cabo por fin la revolución digna y humana que...

Uma narrativa profunda, corajosa e inédita da ascensão e queda de João de Deus. Em um livro-reportagem investigativo, Cristina Fibe desconstrói o mito em torno do garimpeiro goiano desde a fundação de seu centro espiritual, na década de 1970, até a descoberta da rede de crimes que ele liderou por quase cinquenta anos

Die Scham muss die Seite wechseln. Ein Prozess, der die Welt erschüttert. Eine Mutter, die als Ikone gefeiert wird. Ein Vater, den man als Monster bezeichnet. Eine Tochter, die ums Überleben kämpft. Weil sie Teil eines Verbrechens ist, in dem ihre Eltern Opfer und Täter sind. Das ist ihre Geschichte. Caroline Darian, Tochter von Gisèle und Dominique Pelicot, erhält am 2. November 2020 einen Anruf von ihrer Mutter. Ihr Vater wurde verhaftet.

Vivian is a cosmopolitan Taiwanese-American tourist who often escapes her busy life in London through adventure and travel. Johnny is a 15-year-old Irish teenager living a neglected life on the margins of society. He has grown up in a family where crime is customary, violence is a necessity, and everything - and anyone - can be yours for the taking. As Vivian looks to find her calling professionally, she delights in exploring foreign countries, rolling hillsides, and new cultures. But all of that changes when...Vivian's path collides with Johnny.

Cuando la violencia sexual se vive en la infancia o adolescencia, en contextos muy cercanos y de aparente “seguridad” como la familia o la escuela, es muy complicado para el infante y adolescente poner nombre a lo que vive; en consecuencia, es muy probable que lo devele hasta la adultez. En Ante la violencia sexual infantil, con un enfoque contemporáneo y multidisciplinario, se sientan las bases para entender qué son las violencias y sus tipos, el contexto en el que se desarrolla el abuso sexual infantil.

Ashes to Something Wonderful: A Journey of Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse by Edna J. White is a heartfelt account of resilience and recovery. Through her personal story, White shines a light on the struggles faced by survivors, from the devastating impact of silence and shame to the long-term effects of trauma on relationships and self-worth. This book offers a compassionate look at the healing process, sharing insights into the power of therapy, self-reflection, and self-compassion.

We all want to be loved, to be included, and to be safe. Often, life puts us in positions of deep pain, betrayal, and open vulnerability directly at the mercy of the cold, stiff, and unrelenting people with power. It is in these times that we have a choice—to lean into God or to grasp for worldly coping mechanisms to help us get through. Raped but Not Forgotten shows us how God meets us in the secret places and ministers to us in our deep need. Through the eloquent exploration of her own personal story and the biblical stories of sexual abuse, Jessie calls us to a closer trusting in God.

"C'è un taglio profondo, una lacerazione che attraversa la Chiesa, una ferita aperta e sanguinante. È la ferita degli abusi, quella perversione che trasforma chi dovrebbe essere pastore in predatore, chi dovrebbe proteggere in carnefice. Questa ferita ha molti nomi: abuso di potere, manipolazione spirituale, violenza psicologica, sfruttamento, abuso sessuale. Si nasconde dietro le mura dei conventi, si maschera di sacralità, usa il linguaggio della fede per legittimare una violenza inaccettabile.

Apoyado en entrevistas con psicólogos, abogados, activistas y mujeres sobrevivientes, expone el vacío legal que rodea a este crimen, el desconocimiento de servidores públicos cuando una mujer trans desea arreglar sus documentos, la brutalidad de policías que las agreden y el silencio desdeñoso de la población cuando son lastimadas en las calles o en sus viviendas.

At age 30, Maya Golden was living a charmed life. She was an award-winning sports reporter, a loyal wife, and a new mom. Privately, she was battling addiction, perfectionism, dissociation disorders, and rage due to sexual abuse endured at the hands of her cousin and many other predators. But Maya wants to change. So, on a family road trip back to her Texas hometown she is ready to put an end to the secrets that threaten her marriage and her career. Three separate moments of divine intervention ultimately saved Maya’s life.

Una guía para lidiar con ellos en todos los ámbitos de nuestra vida y evitar caer en sus redes. De la mano de la psicóloga Júlia Pascual aprenderás cómo se construyen y funcionan las personalidades narcisistas, qué mecanismos emplean y los efectos que producen en los demás, ya sea en el...

Embark on a transformative journey through "MIASM" a profound exploration of healing, self-discovery, and spiritual evolution. Zodie Klempp bravely shares her personal encounters with trauma, the dark night of the soul, and the powerful awakening that follows. Delving deep into the concept of MIASM, a karmic energy stemming from unresolved trauma, the author offers a raw and candid account of overcoming sexual abuse, spiritual crises, and finding ultimate healing.

Ce recueil rassemble des textes écrits par une cinquantaine d'écrivaines et écrivains américains, sous la direction d'Eve Ensler et Mollie Doyle, pour servir de base à l'organisation d'événements contre les violences faites aux femmes et aux filles. Les bénéfices de la vente de ce livre parlant seront versés à La Cité de la Joie, le centre révolutionnaire fondé par Eve Ensler et le Dr Denis Mukwege, prix Nobel de la Paix, où trouvent refuge et soutien les victimes de viols de guerre en République Démocratique du Congo.