Relationship Trauma

The devil whispers in my ear, “Your mother can never know about this… it will kill her if she ever finds out.” Fear quakes in my six-year-old body. Shame saturates me like a soggy mist. I draw an X across my heart, cup my hand around his ear and whisper, “Cross my heart and hope to die! I promise I will never tell!” I am VOICELESS.

Many of my readers and listeners come to me wanting to learn more and more about narcissists, abusers, batterers, and trauma bonding that occurs (and the woman's inability to leave the toxic relationship even when she has knowledge that it is toxic). The purpose of this audiobook is to uncover the overt and covert tools that are used by narcissists, abuser, and batterers to control, cause dependency, and form trauma bonds with people whom they want to keep in their lives to feed their own egos.

Abuse knows no bounds—it doesn't discriminate based on gender, age, race, or any other factor. Anyone can become a victim, whether knowingly or unknowingly, and each individual's journey towards healing from abusive relationships and escaping trauma is unique. Our abuse survivor book, Such Reckless Hate, acknowledges this truth and delves into the lived experiences of those who have endured the unimaginable toxic relationships.

A written companion and workbook for listeners seeking to reclaim their bodies as home in healing from sexual trauma. Body rites as a holistic healing journey, anchored in the practice of decolonizing healing and reclaiming body sovereignty, reaches back into indigenous roots and land-based healing. It centers remembering as a means of survival.

The dream of joining the military after high school to serve the country other family members had honorably served takes a terrifying turn in her first assignment after boot camp. Authority Beyond Reproach tells the author's experience of physical, emotional, and sexual trauma from her superiors in the immediate chain of command.

Having suffered the unimaginable loss of her first husband and child, Lindsay Nicholson worked her way up to become the most successful lifestyle magazine editor in Britain. But when a would-be suicide ran in front of her car, the pages of her picture-perfect life fell apart once more. In just one year, Lindsay lost her marriage, job and home, and was even arrested. Suicidal and suffering from profound PTSD, she tried medication, therapy and New Age courses – until she found the answers she was looking for in the pages of her former magazine.

Mary Firestone survived the unthinkable. In 2018 she lived through the Montecito mudslide that dropped 200 million gallons of rainfall in 15 minutes, washing away her home. Trapped alone in her bathroom while pregnant, not sure if her husband and four-year-old son were still alive, she wasn’t thinking that her trauma was a gift in disguise. Yet, as she began her journey to healing, this is exactly what she discovered.

In Rootwork: Triumph Over Trauma, holistic wellness life coach C. Imani Williams uses creative arts, including poetry, short stories, and personal essays, to help women overcome trauma and years of self-doubt. Unresolved trauma often leads to substance abuse, unhealthy relationships, and promiscuity. She believes we must be about the business of breaking generational cycles of dysfunction. She knows what it feels like to hit emotional rock bottom as a survivor. But, through self-work and deeper faith, she found the way back to self-love.

If you are born into ineffable darkness, can you even comprehend the light? Take one-part volatile home life, two-parts haphazard nomadic existence, zero-parts social connection, and shake well. Our protagonist's only constant is unpredictability: that, and the charismatic, fundamentalist hammerings from the pulpit. But, when a sheltered child goes nuclear? Just pray you are far from the exclusion zone.

At no more significant time in history are we more aware of the trauma, suffering, and shitty pain people desperately try to work with. We hear the phrase, "Everyone is walking under a cloud—so be kind." This is true, and many are being kind. Yet many more are losing their shit like never before. We see it on social media, the news, and everywhere, watching meltdown after meltdown.

Imagine letting go of past mistakes and experiences that haunt you every day. Imagine being free of the guilt, blame, shame, and regret that prevent you from reinventing yourself and having a bright future.... The Beauty of Starting Over is about learning how to overcome your reluctancy to live and to move on with great power, strength, and freedom. It provides a step-by-step guide to help you edit your life and explore what you stand to lose when you’re stuck in the past.

If you or anyone you know has struggled with crises and trauma, this powerful audiobook shares professional mental health resources, spiritual principles, and my own personal stories of struggling from crises and trauma, and the healing and recovery process.

In the intricate tapestry of human existence, a profound and sacred power lies hidden—the power to heal, transcend, and reclaim the divine essence of your True Self. What’s Going on With My Family? A Roadmap to Healing Trauma, Unlocking Your Hidden Power, and Remembering What Is Sacred is your North Star on an extraordinary expedition—a transformative journey that will rewrite the story of your family for generations to come.

Este audiolivro prático e irreverente explica o funcionamento básico do cérebro e os processos mentais por trás de pensamentos negativos, raiva, tristeza, etc. Nosso cérebro faz o melhor que pode para nos ajudar, mas de vez em quando nos mete em verdadeiras roubadas–nos fazendo ter crises de pânico, nos viciando em substâncias perigosas ou simplesmente desligando nos piores momentos. Apesar de assustadoras, essas reações são apenas mecanismos que ele cria para nos proteger quando percebe alguma ameaça. O problema é que, com a vida estressante que levamos, tudo parece uma ameaça.

In Marlene McConnell’s Ray of Light, we learn that, even in our darkest moments, we are not alone. Research provides us with the knowledge that many people around the world have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives. It could be a person sitting next to us on the train, a co-worker in our office, a loved one, or even you holding this book that seeks light in the darkness. With this book, you will discover powerful healing journeys that will provide a deeper perspective on how to find your own path to recovery.

An Uncompromised Life takes listeners through Colleen Gallagher’s past unhealthy relationship which led her to compromise her soul. From this relationship, an unplanned pregnancy was created. Faced with a life-changing decision, and shocked because western medical doctors told Colleen it would be challenging for her to get pregnant after being diagnosed with cancer at age 14, she chose to let her child go.

Shadow work affirmations are your ticket to profound inner healing, self-love, and acceptance. Through the magic of guided meditations, this audiobook will empower you to excavate hidden traumas, cultivate a deep sense of self-worth, and step into your full potential. Imagine a life where you no longer carry the weight of past traumas, where self-love becomes your guiding light.

After only a year of marriage, Pavel Ythjall found himself staring into the eyes of a neurosurgeon who told him point-blank: “Your wife will be paralyzed, neck down, for life.” At the time, Pavel had a broken neck, too. His vertebrae were supported by a halo screwed directly into his skull. A tragic accident on the way to a Christmas party had changed their lives forever.

Feeling disheartened, frustrated, or isolated in a political climate that doesn’t reflect your values? You’re not alone—and you’re stronger than you realize. Healing Through the Storm provides a pathway for those struggling to stay grounded and resilient in challenging times. With compassionate guidance, it offers tools to manage anxiety, process complex emotions, and connect with a renewed sense of purpose. Through mindfulness exercises, strategies for healthy communication, and advice on building emotional resilience, this book empowers you to face uncertainty with strength and clarity.

Parents everywhere seek a close emotional bond with their babies. They also strive to develop a parenting style that works with their values. Some parenting models favor treating children as little adults to be reasoned with. Others take an approach that stresses rule-following. They all aim to create self-reliant adults who can maintain healthy relationships and go on to have families of their own.