Domestic Relationships

Brigitte Scholl disappeared on 29 December 2011, the day after her 47th wedding anniversary. The flowers her husband had given her - red roses - were still on the living room table; in the corner stood the Christmas tree, straight as a die and lavishly decorated. Everything had to be just so. It was to be perfect right up to the end. A woman is brutally murdered and buried in the woods. Suspicion falls on her husband - the former mayor of a small town south of Berlin. They had been married almost 50 years and were considered the perfect couple.

Blame Changer by psychologist Carmel O'Brien, former head of Clinical Services at Victoria's Doncare, provides straight forward answers to common questions and aims to debunk pervasive myths around what Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull last year called "one of Australia's greatest shames" domestic violence. But Blame Changer is much more than the definitive rebuttal of some of society's most damaging, ill-informed and pervasive attitudes about domestic violence.

In Shattered to Shining, nine women and one male domestic violence survivor describe how they were shattered, as their home became a place where physical and sexual violence, emotional and psychological control dominated their lives. Through persistence and courage, they have risen above their situation and come out the other side shining with positivity, strength, commitment, and empathy for others.

When Michael Clark was arrested for domestic violence and his wife moved out, he saw his world falling apart. He knew this was not the person he wanted to be. He was eager to change, but didn’t know how. Everything he’d tried in the past to control his behavior had fallen short. Part memoir, part how-to, From Villain to Hero is unique among domestic violence and domestic abuse books. Michael’s true story provides listeners rare, first-hand insight into a person’s journey from being a violent and abusive partner to becoming a safe and emotionally healthy one.

In Terror to Triumph, 12 domestic violence survivors describe the terror they experienced and the additional challenges they encountered from a system that was supposed to help them. Most importantly, they tell of the practical steps they have taken - physically, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually - to journey from darkness to light and build new lives. They tell of continued recovery, and how they have reclaimed self to reach a sense of triumph.

Since it is a disorder and NPD is not normal, you may wonder why it exists in the first place. There is no exact cause for NPD that has been determined yet. There are various factors that contribute to it and may lead to the development of this disorder in any individual. It can be genetic or develop due to various experiences the individual has gone through. Psychological factors contribute to it in a major way. The causes of NPD are a complex matter, just like the causes of any other mental health disorders.

If you are in an emotionally abusive relationship with a narcissist, this book is intended to shed some light both on the underlying disorder as well as the resources and options available.

Gaslighting and narcissism go hand in hand, as most narcissists use gaslighting as a form of abuse. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which the abuser attempts to diffuse confusion and self-doubt in the victim’s mind. By distorting reality and forcing the victim to question their own judgment, gaslighters are typically seeking to gain control and power over the other person

In Healing a Shattered Soul, Mindy Corporon invites listeners to join her search for inspiration and hope after domestic terrorism took the lives of her father and son. Headlines about the attack circled the world. Now, Mindy takes listeners inside her family’s struggle, the support of their faith community, and her commitment to courageous kindness. A popular speaker, teacher and writer, Mindy has dedicated her life to encouraging kindness, faith, and healing in congregations, companies, and communities.

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.

The first "red flags" of coercive control are so subtle you barely notice them. Eventually, he has driven away your friends and family, is making all the decisions and controlling the finances, and you are trapped. These brave, resilient, brilliant women share the tools that helped them escape and rebuild their lives. They want to encourage and empower you to break the chains of coercive control and create the life you deserve.

EINE WAHRE GESCHICHTE ÜBER GEWALT UND MISSBRAUCH IN DER PARTNERSCHAFT. Wenn die rosarote Brille zum ersten Mal auch andere Farben durchlässt, dann ist es oft schon zu spät. Hinter Kais attraktiver Maske und seiner Unwiderstehlichkeit verbirgt sich das nackte Grauen. Immer tiefer rutscht Anja in eine Spirale aus Manipulation, Demütigung und Gewalt, und es ist nur eine Frage der Zeit, bis es zum Schlimmsten kommt. Drecksweib – So nannte er mich erzählt die wahre Geschichte einer Frau, die mehrere Jahre an der Seite eines gefährlichen Psychopathen überlebt hat. Das ist die Geschichte von Anja.

What people saw on the outside and what it was really like behind closed doors were totally different. This book is a continuation of letters for part two in the Love Letter On Purpose series and will take on a different tone than Kelly’s first book, Love Letters from an Ex-Wife, as she directly addresses narcissistic emotional abuse.

When J. R. Cobis woke up from his fantasy, he discovered he was living in a nightmare. His once-loving wife had become someone he didn’t recognize. Their marriage flipped the script on domestic violence where the wife was the abuser and the husband was the victim!

"There's a fine line between love and hate. Sometimes there's no line at all." Nya Kumari tells all in her autobiography, a searing exposé of passionate sex and equally passionate abuse. A relationship that will have many wondering, "Why doesn't she just leave him?" Anyone who has felt trapped in such a relationship can empathize and learn from Nya's story. The wrong person sweeps her off her feet. She thinks he is only single because his wife passed away. However, she soon learns there are plenty of other reasons.

The stories inside this book share pains of the past. The 5 women who share their story take you through their process to heal, to love, and to transmute their feelings of anger, ridicule, and just the unknowing and uncertainty.

Dentro de este audiolibro, explora qué es la codependencia, así como el trastorno de personalidad narcisista (NPD). Descubre cómo estos trastornos afectan las relaciones en ambos lados del espectro: las que son abusadas por un narcisista y las que abusan de sus parejas. Descubre por qué sucede, qué sale mal en estas relaciones y cómo se puede volver a estar bien si alguien así lo desea. ¡El objetivo de este audiolibro es proporcionar información y orientación a través de pasos prácticos que uno puede tomar inmediatamente después de terminar de escuchar!

El cuidado personal es una de las cosas más importantes que puedes aprender, pero la clave es comprender qué es lo que funciona mejor para ti y cómo hacerlo.

Looking back, it was amazing how my brain processed the whole incident. Even though I had repeated my statement numerous times to the police, family and friends, it was as if I was telling a story about someone else. Becky Erkkila is courageously sharing her story to enlighten others about the domestic violence victim mentality. Through her challenging experiences, she has come to realize that whatever situation we are in, the vital point is to perceive what would be the best thing for us to do at the time.

On July 4 and 5, 2012, Jerri Lynn Sparks was nearly killed by her Ivy League-educated husband in a vicious assault. Instead of retreating in fear, she fought back and is now fighting to change the system that contributed to her attack by becoming a volunteer firefighter, political advocate, and educational speaker.