Abuse

“City of Serpents” by Chris Josh is a gripping memoir like no other. From the beginning of his life, Chris was dealt a bad hand: conceived amidst the Lebanese civil war, he was forced to dodge bullets from the womb. Betrayal, bullying, undiagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders, victimization by narcissists, and severe forms of mental, physical, and emotional abuse—you name it, Chris experienced it all. His future was sealed: imprisonment or death, either by his own hands or someone else’s.

"What do you do when it seems as if the God you were taught about is “absent” to you? What if the man you loved and would do anything for, violated you and your trust? What if that man is a family member? What if that family member is your dad? You are broken, your relationships are destroyed, your life appears to be in pieces. Your thought process is destroyed, so you think. You don’t trust men anymore because your “earthly” dad messed that up for you. Not to mention your trust in a Man you were taught to believe in that you’ve never seen before, allowed it to happen.

Survivor on Set: The Aftermath of Sexual Abuse Book 1: Survivors Have Special Needs: On Set is a brief but detailed non-fiction manual to help Film & TV producers, cast & crew get a better understanding of what its like to be a sexual abuse survivor on set & provides helpful tips & suggestions on things you can do to help create a more supportive safe space for your actors who may struggle with what we call survivor moments when everyone else is okay. We have quotes from anonymous, anonymous actress & anonymous actor speaking from real life experience.

Imagine regaining the power you have lost, outsmarting the Narcissist in your life, healing from narcissistic abuse, and getting your life back. Have you finally had enough of the Narcissist's manipulations? Are you ready to learn how to beat them and render them powerless? Do you want to become immune to the Narcissist in your life? It is possible, and this book will show you how!

This book is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of atomic attitudes and narcissists, and learn effective strategies for dealing with them in various aspects of life. Whether you are a man, woman, teacher, counselor, doctor, lawyer, or relationship specialist, this book is designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to navigate the complex world of atomic attitudes and narcissists.

Are you dying to break free from toxic relationships and rediscover yourself through resilience? Perhaps you are suffocating from endless emotional manipulation and feel trapped in a cycle of destructive interactions. Your feelings of worry and fear are valid, and you're not alone. If you are fed up with toxicity and aim to break this pattern, then you have found the key to unlocking the secrets of toxic dynamics and fostering self-healing.

In addition to happening in romantic and professional relationships, gaslighting is sometimes used by public leaders to sway the opinions of certain demographic groups. One kind of psychological abuse is gaslighting. It may cause you to begin questioning your capacity for accurate reality perception. It may lead you to believe that you did not see or hear what you believed you did, and you may begin to question the integrity of the information your five senses are providing you with.

Are you looking for solace in the practice of self-disclosure? "Overcoming Shame and Healing Your Inner Child" is your dedicated guide to rewriting your story. Through a holistic approach that blends psychology, introspection, and empowerment, Clark equips you with the tools to liberate yourself from the shackles of shame and transform into a person of resolute peace and unshakable freedom.

This piece is not merely a recount of experiences but a navigational guide through the turbulent waters of interactions colored by narcissistic behaviors. It serves to illuminate the traits that define narcissism, the corrosive impact it can have on both the individual and their relationships, and aids in the tough decision-making process: to stay and weather the storm or to depart and seek calmer seas. Woven into the narrative is the gentle yet sturdy thread of faith, an unwavering testament to God's grace and the refusal to be isolated by such adversities.

In January 2017, Chimene Suleyman was on her way to an abortion clinic in Queens, New York with her boyfriend, the father of her nascent child. It was the last day they would spend together. In an extraordinary sequence of events, Chimene was to discover the truth of her boyfriend's life: that the man she’d loved had gaslit, lied to, stolen from, and painfully betrayed her and many others. In this spellbinding memoir, Suleyman exposes one man's control over many women and the trauma he left behind and celebrates the sisterhood that formed in his wake despite—and in spite of—him.

Many emotionally abusive behaviors from parent to child have become socially acceptable because of the way we repeat things our parents said and did, things passed down from generation to generation that persist today. You're Not the Problem enables us to recognize these behaviors and realize the profound impact they have had, and still have, and to see the patterns they form in our relationships with parents, partners and friends. It also shows us how to heal on a personal level but also on a societal level.

Take control of your recovery: Discover the secret to silencing trauma's lingering echoes Recovering from trauma is not a passive process – you need to actively participate in your own journey. This is where the transformative power of Somatic Art Therapy comes into play. It delves into the intricate connection between your body and mind, helping you leverage your physical sensations to unlock your emotional recovery.

What would you do if you learned—from a podcast—that your dad (a pastor) was a serial sexual abuser? For Ryan George, this isn't a hypothetical question. He knew the faces behind the stories he heard. In fact, his mind flashed with memories of the abuse he'd endured from that same pastor as he listened to news that would change his life. In time, as he processed the destruction rampant in the cult of his youth, he found predatory behavior to be more of a feature than a bug of his former religion as both abuse and coverups were baked into its theology.

The wounds of our inner child, though hidden, can silently devastate our present reality. They shape our beliefs, influence our choices, and hinder our joy. But here’s the truth: you hold the power to heal them with the help of “Healing Your Inner Child”—an empowering guide designed to illuminate the path to healing using practical, yet profound tools deeply rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

We’ve surely arrived at an age where cashing in on people’s innocence and naivety has been a source of livelihood for some people. Such that they’re willing to consume a standup man, ripping him apart from all the hard-earned living he earned for his children.

One day, Lori Gottlieb is a therapist who helps patients in her Los Angeles practice. The next, a crisis causes her world to come crashing down. Enter Wendell, the quirky but seasoned therapist in whose of­fice she suddenly lands. With his balding head, cardigan, and khakis, he seems to have come straight from Therapist Central Casting. Yet he will turn out to be anything but.

Featured on Oprah and Sally Jesse Raphael, this definitive look at the dynamics of male-female communication gets to the heart of the all-too-common phenomenon: women who are ready and willing to commit, and men who back off just as the relationship moves toward the next level. This book can help you recognize early warning signs of the commitmentphobic man and avoid unnecessary stress and heartache.

In this provocative and inspiring audiobook, David Richo distills 30 years of experience as a therapist to explain the underlying roots of unhappiness - and the surprising secret to finding freedom and fulfillment. There are certain facts of life that we cannot change - the unavoidable "givens" of human existence: (1) everything changes and ends, (2) things do not always go according to plan, (3) life is not always fair, (4) pain is a part of life, and (5) people are not loving and loyal all the time.

Written with the compassionate language that people have come to rely upon and expect from these proven relationship experts, this book goes beyond an explanation of the condition to help men and women avoid the self-destructive permanence of remaining with people incapable of loving anyone but themselves.

Most relationship problems are essentially trust issues, explains psychotherapist David Richo. Whether it's fear of commitment, insecurity, jealousy, or a tendency to be controlling, the real obstacle is a fundamental lack of trust - both in ourselves and in our partner. Daring to Trust offers key insights and practical exercises for exploring and addressing our trust issues in relationships.

"Maintenant que la génération des baby boomers et celles qui l'ont suivie peuvent avoir autant de relations sexuelles qu'elles le veulent, elles semblent en avoir perdu l'envie..." Convaincue, après avoir suivi des centaines de couples (hétérosexuels, homosexuels, avec ou sans enfants et de tous âges), qu'il n'y a pas de fatalité au déclin du désir amoureux, Esther Perel nous livre ici une analyse révolutionnaire de ce phénomène.

In this audiobook, Richo offers a fresh perspective on love and relationships - one that focuses not on finding an ideal mate, but on becoming a more loving and realistic person. Drawing on the Buddhist concept of mindfulness, How to Be an Adult in Relationships explores five hallmarks of mindful loving and how they play a key role in our relationships throughout life: Attention to the present moment; observing, listening, and noticing all the feelings at play in our relationships.

Available for the first time in audiobook, this follow-up to the phenomenally successful Men Who Can't Love tackles the issue of commitment phobia, that persistent obstacle to truly satisfying contemporary relationships. Authors Stephen Carter and Julia Sokol explore why modern men and women are torn between the desire for intimacy and the equally intense need for independence. Drawing on numerous interviews and real-life scenarios, and written with humor, insight, and the kind of wisdom gained by personal experience, He's Scared, She's Scared offers guidance for all of us who want genuine, sustained intimacy.

It began as rumors. Whispers at dinner parties. Warnings about bad dates with a Canadian celebrity. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, superstar CBC broadcaster Jian Ghomeshi revealed his interest in "rough sex" in a long Facebook post, and a scandal of unprecedented scale descended on the radio host. What the public did not know was that months before Ghomeshi's emotional post, Canadaland podcaster Jesse Brown and Toronto Star journalist Kevin Donovan were quietly pursuing serious allegations against him.

Mark Manson, auteur des best-sellers "L'art subtil de s'en f*utre" et "Tout est foutu", revient avec sa sagesse pleine de bon sens sur un de ses sujets de prédilection : les relations humaines. Être en couple peut vous rendre heureux au point de voir chaque jour des arcs-en-ciel et des licornes, mais cela ne signifie pas pour autant que votre relation est saine et fonctionnelle. Bien sûr, nous avons tous besoin d'amour... mais l'amour ne suffit pas.

The Arts of Seduction is a guide to having great sex in the 21st century. It seeks to make what has been largely reduced to an act of instant gratification a rather more pleasurable experience. Drawing inspiration from the Kama Sutra, whose groundbreaking attitudes towards sex remain relevant thousands of years after it was first composed, the book delves into numerous techniques and refinements that elevate sex to an altogether different level.

When a parent singles out a child for special privileges and attention, that child is often unaware that the relationship is unhealthy - even incestuous. As adults, these children struggle to feel validated, because while they have not been directly abused, they feel a sense of violation and crossed boundaries - usually done in the name of 'love' and 'caring'. The parent's love feels more confining than freeing, more demanding than giving, more intrusive than nurturing. Yet these children suffer from what psychologist Kenneth Adams calls The Silent Seduction.