Surviving Relationships

It was hard being one of four boys growing up in the 1940s in a dysfunctional family. Throw in alcoholic parents, a hot-tempered purebred American Indian mother, a father running secret missions for the military, and three wild brothers, and you got a mix of family craziness. This is a beautiful and engaging audiobook about surviving and prospering after growing up in a dysfunctional family. It is told by a man who is a brother, husband, father, veteran, and overall good guy who has a lot of life lessons to share with the world.

In this daring, groundbreaking book, journalist Janie McQueen blends narrative and incisive reporting to unveil the truth behind the "new divorce gamesmanship" - vicious tactics that thrust victims into complex webs of legal tangles that destroy spirits and hobble divorce cases. These surprisingly common - and legally deadly - ploys can and often do lead to criminal charges and trials, lingering records, heartbreaking child custody battles, embarrassing distortion campaigns, and even unemployment.

According to Forbes, 80 percent of Americans consider their family dysfunctional. Family ties are fundamental to our emotional and psychological makeup. Unfortunately, growing up in a dysfunctional family is so common that most people don’t know what a happy, normal family looks like. You’re here to live fully, discover your own path, and live a life free of the torment of past experiences. In Changing the Narrative of Your Life, you will discover how to alleviate your childhood trauma without spending thousands of dollars on therapists.

In Sins of the Mother, author Michael Ratliff offers a gripping and heart-wrenching account of his tumultuous eleven-year marriage to Erica, a woman whose charm and manipulation masked the darker traits of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). This powerful memoir uncovers the deep-seated deception, psychological abuse, and emotional turmoil that defined their relationship.

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.

This is the opposite of every self help book you've ever read. I use a lot of curse words, I speak my mind, and I don't apologize for telling you how it really is. I cut through the BS to tell you what is wrong with our lives and how we can fix it. We will talk about your professional career and about the idiots who are trying to ruin it. We will talk about your personal life and those who want to ruin that too. Are you ready for a personal revolution? Stop sitting on the sidelines.

Chronic Christmas is an Advent calendar full of self-care tips to help people with chronic illness savor the holiday season as never before. Author Lene Andersen has lived with rheumatoid arthritis for most of her life and is a health advocate and writer. Using her distinctive conversational style infused with warmth and humor, she has crafted a unique guide to an enjoyable Christmas season. Each Advent entry will enable the person with a chronic illness and their friends and family to connect in ways both effortless and fun.

"Letting Go" is a practical guide designed to empower professional women to navigate and overcome toxic situations. This book provides strategies for understanding toxicity, identifying triggers, building resilience, setting boundaries, and ultimately thriving beyond toxic experiences. Learn how to prioritize your well-being, heal from emotional scars, and redefine success on your own terms.

Who ever thought my thoughts that I wrote down in the living room of my parents' Granada Hills home would end up something the world would be hearing one day? Me? Relationships? Women? Please. I'm the last person in the world you want any sort of advice from, trust me.

What is "struggle love"? It's a term used to describe relationships that are defined by constant conflict, emotional abuse, and other toxic behaviors. Many people find themselves trapped in these relationships, feeling as though they can't escape the cycle of pain and hurt.

Growing up in an environment unsure of anything is stressful. Being unaware, but knowing at the same time something doesn’t feel right, is uncomfortable. You know the saying “what goes on in this house stays in this house”. But what actually goes on in this house? Who do you call? What do you say? Do I love her enough to endure this with her?Does she love me enough to let go? If love is the key that unlocks the heart, then where is the key that prevents death?

Betrayal is not merely an act of disloyalty; it is a wound that cuts deep, shattering trust and leaving behind a landscape of fractured emotions and disillusionment. In this raw and poignant memoir, Cheryl Dyson-Bennett invites you into her world of narcissistic abuse—a harrowing journey marked by emotional manipulation and profound betrayal. With courage and clarity, she shares her most vulnerable moments: the chilling silence of late-night absences, the agonizing realization of infidelity, and the heartache that reshaped her very sense of self.

Who Needs Santa? & Other Lessons in Surviving Toxic Parents serves as a beacon for those navigating the aftermath of toxic relationships. It's a raw and powerful account of recognizing dysfunction, claiming autonomy, and the ongoing work of self-recovery. Each chapter delves into the lessons learned, offering insights and affirmations for others on their path to healing. This audiobook stands as an intimate discussion about the resilience required to turn adversity into strength.

"Was he...you know?" Bella doesn't know if Dominic was gay or not, but she knows he was bullied. And she knows the adults who could have helped didn't because of some stupid policy. Now Dominic's dead. It's never been Bella's thing to stand up for a cause, but for some reason, this fight has become her fight.

The woman a man loves is the single most important person in his life... But sometimes, loving her can drive him crazy. She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not: A Man’s Guide to Surviving Romance is for every man who's finding out that love is confusing, frustrating, and sometimes downright impossible. It's for every man who's tired of hearing about what men should be, could be, and will be when they become enlightened, refueled, or generally more like women.

Enduring Childhood Abuse is a heart-wrenching and awe-inspiring story of Connie F. Webster's early life. Through this audiobook, you see her childhood and young adult life full of trials: sexual abuse at a young age, kidnapping, an unexpected teen pregnancy that ends due to an accident-induced miscarriage, a long-term relationship with a substance and alcohol abuser. Unflinchingly, she tells us her stories and what she's learned from each, helping us look for the grace to overcome our own challenges.

Mommy’s Got a Tramp Stamp: The Truth About Surviving Motherhood and Finding Yourself is a book about one woman’s journey with postpartum depression and anxiety while becoming a mom. Perinatal mood disorders can impact up to one in five new mothers, and we may not always immediately recognize the signs and symptoms. Even if we do, it’s scary, and we don’t always want to ask for help.

There I was in my mid-30s, reclined in my favorite Adirondack chair with a six-pack of Zima on ice, my favorite Blues Traveler CD in my Sony Discman, and the latest copy of Maxim discretely tucked by my side. I was fully prepared for middle age, and nothing could touch me (or so I thought). Then came marriage, kids, wrinkles, joint pain, and tater tots with murderous intent. I began to suspect that this whole “aging” thing might be more of a challenge than I understood, and I was right.

Unfortunately, babies do not come with instructions. They often cry, and you don’t know why. They like being cuddled one minute, and they hate it the next. They’re cute, but they’re also little tyrants who will occupy all of your partner’s attention in the very beginning. Today, millions of men are putting off fatherhood because they’re afraid. Are you one of these men?

Are you overwhelmed with your child's never ending tantrums? Here’s how to break this cycle and connect deeply with your child, especially in those tough moments. More than just rehearsed parenting advice, this guide dives into the emotional baggage we unknowingly carry from our own upbringing and how it sneaks into our responses. You’ll dive deep into the world of empathic communication, understanding how your reactions, driven by your past, can shape a child's worldview.