Surviving Relationships

Abused from the age of eight by her older brother and then her step-father, Maureen Wood quickly became numb to the constant suffering. But Maureen’s world crumbled when her own mother started to abuse her too. A Family Secret is the harrowing true story of how one little girl survived sickening abuse by the people who should have loved her most and how an innocent baby finally saved her.

Surviving is unlike any memoir of survivorship, given its nuance, compassion, and candor. Above all, it is an exquisitely powerful testament to Gooden’s healing, survivorship, and dedication to helping others do the same.

Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships draws on current research, a wide variety of clinical modalities, and 30 years of clinical work with stepfamily members to describe the special challenges stepfamilies face. The book presents the concept of "stepfamily architecture" and the five challenges it creates, and delineates three different levels of strategies - psychoeducation, building interpersonal skills, and intrapsychic work - for meeting those challenges in dozens of different settings.

The causes of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder range from severe neglect to monstrous abuse. Many survivors grew up in houses that were not homes-in families that were as loveless as orphanages and sometimes as dangerous. If you felt unwanted, unliked, rejected, hated, and/or despised for a lengthy portion of your childhood, trauma may be deeply engrained in your mind, soul, and body. This book is a practical guide to recovering from lingering childhood trauma. It is copiously illustrated with examples of the author's and his clients' journeys of recovering.

Are you dealing with a narcissist? This book is your survival guide! Learn about the different types of narcissists so you can understand what you have on your hands. Explore the reasons why you are attracting narcissists and the tactics they use against you. Figure out your plan of action using the 12 steps to help you fight back. This is a succinct, information-packed book that is easy to understand. A must-read if you have any form of a relationship with a narcissist, including a coparenting relationship or a parent-child relationship. As a friend, this is a great resource to gift to ...

Physical intimacy allows a degree of closeness that no other activity can offer because it nurtures trust and reinforces reciprocal attachment. This is why couples need regular satisfaction of both partners' sexual needs to develop a strong marriage. This frequent activity reassures both sides of a couple of their attraction for each other while giving them pleasure. An intimate relationship delivers what marriage is all about: Deep feelings of connection Trust evolving into emotional bonding Security and confidence in each other As the fundamental promise of marriage implies feeling loved,...

IF YOU’RE FEELING TRAPPED, MANIPULATED, AND EMOTIONALLY DRAINED BY TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS… Then it’s time to uncover the path to freedom and healing! Do you constantly doubt your self-worth due to a narcissistic partner or family member? Are you struggling to heal from the emotional scars left by toxic relationships? Do you feel isolated and unsupported, and long for understanding and a way to reclaim your life? If you said yes to any of these questions, then “Healing Beyond Hurt: A Self-Help Guide for Overcoming Narcissistic Abuse and Toxic Relationships” can help! Narcissistic ...

Unlock the secrets to healing after infidelity. Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to truly rebuild trust and find peace after the devastating experience of being cheated on?Are you reeling from the pain of betrayal? Discover a path to healing and reclaim your life with our exclusive bonus guide. Infidelity can shatter your world, leaving you engulfed in confusion, anger, and heartache. The whirlwind of emotions may make it feel impossible to envision a future free from pain. But you’re not alone—many have walked this path and emerged stronger, more self-aware, and ready to ...

What happens when you're the threat? Sergeant John Kelly discovered during his thirty-year career in law enforcement that the biggest threat to his own survival wasn't the multiple attempts on his life, but came from within. When facing external dangers, risks are mitigated, intelligence is gathered, and a plan is devised to address the threat. But when everyone turns to you for answers, and there's nothing left but pain and despair, sometimes heroes need help!

Leslie Vernick, counselor and social worker, has witnessed the devastating effects of emotional abuse. Many, including many in the church, have not addressed this form of destruction in families and relationships because it is difficult to talk about. With godly guidance and practical experience, Vernick offers an empathetic approach to recognizing an emotionally destructive relationship and addresses the symptoms and the damage with biblical tools.

Should I Stay or Should I Go? is a survival manual, a guidebook, and a shot of reality. Some people will never change, and kissing frogs is the stuff of fairy tales, not real life. The Beast never turns out to be a nice guy (or gal). This is a book that breaks down what mean people do to us, how they do it, and what we can do to survive.

Although relatively common, borderline personality disorder (BPD) is often overlooked or misdiagnosed by therapists and clinicians and denied by those who suffer from it. If you were raised by a BPD parent, your childhood was a volatile and painful time. This book, the first written specifically for children of borderline parents, offers step-by-step guidance to understanding and overcoming the lasting effects of being raised by a person suffering from this disorder.

Now a self-help classic, Disarming the Narcissist is a practical, step-by-step communication guide to help you cope with and confront the narcissist in your life. Based on fan feedback, this fully revised and updated third edition features new information on shame, hypersexuality, and infidelity in narcissism; legal information to help you if you are divorcing a narcissist; and the impact of narcissism on children.

The Journey from Abandonment to Healing is designed to help all victims of emotional breakups-whether they are suffering from a recent loss or a lingering wound from the past; whether they are caught up in patterns that sabotage their own relationships or they are in a relationship where they no longer feel loved. From the first stunning blow to starting over, this book provides a complete program for abandonment recovery.

Break free from toxic relationships and reclaim your self-worth—for good—even if you’ve felt trapped, doubted yourself, or feared nothing could ever change. Are you constantly second-guessing your reality, wondering if you’re “overreacting” or “not strong enough”? Do you freeze up or feel guilty every time you try to set a boundary—worried about backlash, shame, or being alone? Have you tried to leave, set limits, or explain the pain, only to feel stuck, isolated, or misunderstood by everyone—even yourself? If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Toxic ...

Part 1 of a 2-Part Series Having just left a dysfunctional marriage, Kat thought she'd found the man of her dreams in Pete. He was handsome and kind, proudly sharing details of a picture-perfect life. But, as time went on, this instant soulmate connection and his declarations of love disappeared and were replaced by a hateful and sadistic man- one who terrorized Kat for years. "Surviving a Psychopath" intimately chronicles this abusive relationship, revealing what it's like to love a psychopath, and how difficult it is to escape one. Part 2 release date 09/30/2024

You weren’t crazy. You were conditioned. If you’ve ever been love-bombed, gaslit, discarded, and then replaced like you never mattered—this book is for you. How to Spot a Narcissist Before He Destroys You is a brutally honest, empowering guide for women who are tired of being emotionally manipulated, silenced, and broken by men who pretend to love them. Whether you’re stuck in a trauma bond, constantly questioning your worth, or trying to understand what the hell just happened, this book will wake you up—and walk you out. Through 11 deeply revealing chapters, Astrid Star breaks ...

The greatest fear I had during my grieving was that I was losing control, going crazy, and might make decisions that would harm myself, my family, and my friends. This included suicidal thoughts, which scared the hell out of me. I was desperate to find answers. Quickly, I found those answers would be hard to find, as resources for widowers are minimal and often of dubious value. In Widower to Widower, I've compiled the most vital information I could find on the widower experience into one book, so the listener does not have to search as hard as I had to do.

In Surviving an Affair, Drs. Harley and Chalmers describe the most common types of affairs, the reasons they begin and end, the best way to end them, and the best way to restore a marriage after an affair. But most importantly, they help listeners survive the ordeal by providing them with step-by-step guidance that minimizes suffering and offers hope for rebuilding a loving and trusting marital relationship.

"The writing of Paul Elam is a knuckle-sandwich lovingly delivered straight into the central nervous system; a satirical and provocative technical knock-out designed to make you stop, breathe and think. If the provocative nature of his writings is over-shadowed by anything, it is overshadowed by the compassion which directly nourishes its roots; compassion that is easily discovered by merely scratching the surface. "Men. Women. Relationships." is a frank and factual look directly into the heart of relationship problems between men and women, written for those who prize honesty above ...