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Barrister Charlotte Proudman has represented countless women in cases spanning rape, domestic abuse, child abduction, forced marriage and female genital mutilation. She has seen first-hand how the family court deepens the trauma of vulnerable women, staking their futures on the biases of individual judges and forcing them to endure the torture of a judicial process that stretches over months and sometimes years.

“Toxic Family Survival Guide” is for anyone who wants to give themselves a fighting chance at happiness and peace in their life, no matter what their early years subjected them to.

This book is addressed directly to women experiencing domestic abuse, and to those who seek to support them, including pastoral leaders, friends, and support organizations. It debunks the myths—perpetuated by some abusers and, unwittingly, by many churches—which prevent women from getting out of harm’s way. It helps them realize that the Bible does not belong to their abuser but is a text of liberation. Written with careful attention to pastoral issues, it closely examines and clearly explains the relevant scriptural texts.

To everyone else, Terri White appeared to be living the dream, named one of Folio's Top Women in US Media and accruing further awards for the magazines she was editing. In reality, she was rapidly skidding towards a mental health crisis that would land her in a locked psychiatric ward as her past caught up with her. As well as growing up in a household in poverty, Terri endured sexual and physical abuse at the hands of a number of her mother's partners.

From award-winning journalist Beth Ashley comes a groundbreaking investigation into the history of slutshaming, how it continues to affect us today and what we can do to fight it. What is a slut? Where did the word come from? And what do the Jonas Brothers, TikTok and Shakespeare have to do with it? Beth Ashley has the answers in this eye-opening account of slutshaming through the ages and how it’s changed over time but still affects us in the 21st century.

They are five kids with five different fathers and an alcoholic mother who leaves them to fend for themselves for weeks at a time. Yet through it all, they have each other. Rosie, the youngest, is fawned over and shielded by her older sister, Regina. Their mother, Cookie, blows in and out of their lives "like a hurricane, blind and uncaring to everything in her path". But when Regina emancipates herself as a minor and escapes, her siblings are separated.

If your instinct is telling you something is off about a person, listen to it, especially when your mental health and overall happiness are at stake. More often than not, you will be right. Psychological abuse is not something to ignore or take lightly as it can be detrimental to your well-being. Now is the time to recognize exactly what it is your loved one(s) are doing to you that’s causing you to feel so powerless and incompetent, and how you should handle the situation.

Divorcing a narcissist? You are probably left feeling baffled and shaken by the communication that you receive from the narcissist. In my mid-20s, I contemplated learning multiple foreign languages. I envisioned dabbling in French to successfully make my way around Paris or Irish Gaelic to explore the rich history of Ireland along with my deep ancestral roots in that country. My day dreams about learning new languages always went hand in hand with the imagery of world travel.

Did your narcissistic partner leave you feeling worthless with a lack of confidence? Please know you are not alone. 70% of Americans cheat at least once in their marriage. It is highly common to experience severe pain over someone who you thought loved you dearly. In this book, you will discover: Practical methods Rihanna used to thrive after Chris Brown’s abuse. 1 powerful decision-making method you can use to lead you down the right path in all aspects.

Johnny Daukes’ memoir Shadowman tells the story of a young life corrupted by sexual abuse and a subsequent journey writing music, comedy and film that amounted to an unconscious recording and processing of that early trauma. The author’s experiences playing in bands, writing and performing radio and TV comedy and refusing to be defined by the inexplicable events of his youth makes for a fascinating, compelling and frequently hilarious dissection of an unconventional life.

Michelle Stevens has a photo of the exact moment her childhood was stolen from her: She's only eight years old, posing for her mother's boyfriend, Gary Lundquist - an elementary school teacher, neighborhood stalwart, and brutal pedophile. Later that night Gary locks Michelle in a cage, tortures her repeatedly, and uses her to quench his voracious and deviant sexual whims. Little does she know that this will become her new reality for the next six years.

Imagine never being able to close your eyes and remember the feel of your mother’s arms wrapped around you. Now imagine closing your eyes and remembering your mother’s tears splashing down on your face as she is on top of you, crying as she is trying to choke you to death. My mother left me these memories and many more during my traumatic childhood. After many years of struggling with trying to understand "Why me?" I took back control of my life and started saying, "It was me, now what am I going to do?" The answer is my book, "Why Me?"

Being entangled in a Narcissistic web is no easy feat. Combined with your past experiences with various types of abuse, family pressure, and low self-esteem, victims are easily trapped in a quicksand-like life that without any help, can cause them a lifetime of damage in all forms. Don't let yourself or any of your loved ones be snared by this type of situation any longer. Let Whitney Barton enlighten you on what to do.

A quarter of men and women have been victims of gaslighting…and here’s how you can spot and stop the abuse.

Quedar atrapado en una red narcisista no es tarea fácil. Combinado con experiencias pasadas de diversos tipos de abuso, la presión familiar y una baja autoestima, las víctimas quedan atrapadas en una vida parecida a arenas movedizas que, sin ayuda, puede causarles daños de por vida en múltiples formas.

This audiobook is for you if: You are confused about what a narcissist is and wonder if you have one in your life, you are not sure if the self-obsessed git or the rude bully is a narcissist, or you want to know how to deal with narcissists and how to overcome narcissistic abuse. You will move from being a victim to victor by understanding how they operate and strategies to move away from their mind messing power. Dr Mariette Jansen has written this audiobook from the perspective of the victim of a narcissistic mother and later in life of a partner.

The moving true story of a little girl with Asperger syndrome, controlled and abused by the one person she called her friend. Taylor had always struggled to make friends - she felt 'different'. Taylor never knew her father, and her mother wasn't around much. She just didn't understand people and was alone and scared most of the time. That was until, aged just 11, an older married man called Tom befriended her. She loved having someone who would talk to her, listen to her - a protector. But when he moved away a few months later, she was easy prey.

Edited and with an introduction by Roxane Gay, the New York Times best-selling and deeply beloved author of Bad Feminist and Hunger, this anthology of first-person essays read by all 30 contributors, including Gabrielle Union, Ally Sheedy and Lyz Lenz, tackles rape, assault and harassment head-on.

Is your father ruining your life? Discover if He is a Narcissist and Learn How to Neutralize His Manipulations! Are you tired of people minimizing or denying your experience? Are you tired of being told, "Forgive him, he's still your father!"? Caroline Foster is on your side. She has distilled all the information and advice you need to take the hardest step toward emotional independence and self-realization: the first one.

This guide offers a holistic approach to understanding and harnessing the power of attachments while navigating the challenges of narcissism. Whether you aim to improve relationships, overcome limiting beliefs, or gain deeper self-understanding, this audiobook is your roadmap to a more fulfilling life.