Healing Violence

Broken bones heal and bruises fade, but words can cut the soul. Do you believe that it’s your fault? Do you believe him or her when they say it's not bad enough to be abuse? Domestic violence manifests itself in different ways but most people who walk into the trap don’t recognize any of the signs. This is my deeply personal story sharing my journey of increasing mental and verbal abuse, my struggle to fix and control my life through binging and purging, and confronting the fear that he would make good on his promise to take our son or kill me if I tried to leave. Then there was a ...

Since Bailey Rae Rigby’s adoptive aunt Winnie passed, Bent Oak, South Carolina, doesn’t have much of a hold on her anymore. So it seems. Bailey Rae aims to settle the small estate and, armed with her aunt’s inspiring personal cookbook, buy a food truck with an ocean view in Myrtle Beach. Everything goes awry when a distraught young mother arrives in town clutching a copy of that same cookbook. Embedded inside is a code that promises a safe place in Bent Oak for desperate women on the run. For Bailey Rae it opens up a world of questions.

A Soul-stirring Memoir Born Out of Haunting Childhood The story unfolds as the family travels across the entire Western United States. It leads you through the daily struggles and survival of four little girls who faced unimaginable horrors. Tales of being homeless, squatting in old abandoned shakes, as well as moving from one mining camp to another, gives you a picture of their lives. For 53 years beginning when Marjorie was 18 this gripping narrative has remained hidden and serves as a testament of unyielding courage driven by a divine calling. The book begins with her mother’s written ...

The family court system is meant to protect domestic violence victims, yet too often, it becomes an endless labyrinth that traps them inside. Abusers weaponize our judicial system to instill their revenge, from long, drawn-out divorces and custody battles to forcing their victims to spend thousands of dollars and endless time in court. In her new book, Kaytee Gillis tells the story of those victims trying to defend themselves against the revenge of post-separation abuse while navigating that legal labyrinth. When our judicial system fails to protect victims from this abuse, they give ...

Mataio (Matt) Faafetai Malietoa Brown offers the men in his barbershop a haircut with a difference: a safe space to be seen and heard without judgement. As the creator of My Fathers Barbers, Matt has inspired a new generation of New Zealand men to break free from the cycle of abuse - and those men have in turn inspired Matt and his wife, Sarah, to create the global anti-violence movement She Is Not Your Rehab.

They call it The Violence: a strange epidemic that causes the infected to experience sudden bursts of animalistic rage, with no provocation and no memory of their crimes. While it tears the nation apart, one woman sees something unlikely in the chaos—an opportunity.

This two-book collection offers both books in the Domestic Violence Survivor series in one place. As a survivor of domestic violence myself, I know that there's some comfort and strength to be gained from hearing about the events and situations that other people have gone through. To know you're not alone in how you're feeling whilst in an abusive relationship can feel like a God-send.

Truth So Raw: An Action Plan for Women Feeling Trapped in Abusive Relationships Are you feeling trapped in an abusive relationship, struggling to find a way out? "Truth So Raw" is a powerful guide designed specifically for women like you, offering a compassionate and practical roadmap to reclaim your life and embrace your freedom. This insightful book delves deep into understanding the complex dynamics of abuse, helping you recognize the signs and acknowledge your feelings. With a focus on building a reliable support system, creating safety plans, and empowering yourself with knowledge, ...

Bulletproof is about healing, not politics. It outlines in simple terms what trauma survivors experience and why, providing straightforward explanations and useful techniques to regain control over pain and begin to heal. Jill shares survivor stories to illustrate how they overcame trauma and took back their lives.

Have you endlessly searched online trying to make sense of their behaviour? Hoping to understand how they treat you. ‘Is it normal?’ ‘Why does it hurt so much?’ Or perhaps you feel conflicted because you think their behaviour is unacceptable, but you question your judgement. You ask yourself, ‘Is it me?’ ‘Am I too sensitive?’ ‘Am I crazy?’ Was It Even Abuse? was written by Emma Rose Byham, founder of The Personal Growth Project and Instagram community (@thepersonalgrowth.project) to support you in working through the chronic confusion and self-doubt experienced after ...

"Violet Lemon" is a heart-wrenching, life-affirming journey through five decades of pain, survival, and ultimately—peace. It begins in December 1970, when young Violet and her brother are torn from their home and the loving father they once knew. Thrust into a world of instability, abuse, and betrayal, Violet’s childhood becomes a battlefield. Raised by a toxic mother and an abusive stepfather, she grows up surrounded by domestic violence, mental illness, addiction, and poverty. Told in powerful vignettes, this raw and poetic novel follows Violet over 50 years as she grapples with PTSD,...

As a queer Jew, Ofrey Weiss can’t find his place. He’s too scared to join the Israel Defense Force, too weak to fight off his abusive dad, and too insecure to talk to his crush, David. But when David asks Ofrey for help in breaking and entering, they piss off a thousand-year-old demon and end up stealing a portion of its power. Now, despite Ofrey's new abilities, he suddenly has a whole host of other things to be scared of. It soon becomes clear that if Ofrey doesn't grow a spine soon and learn how to use his powers, not even the IDF will be able to save him and his friends from hell's ...

Carpenter Road: The Inadmissible Years is the explosive prequel to Carpenter Road: Sentenced to Silence. This heartbreaking memoir prequel delves into the unspeakable abuse Morgan suffered during her childhood at the hands of her best friend’s father. The story centers on Morgan's fight to survive the severe abuse inflicted by evil. The trauma she endured, physically, sexually, and emotionally, shapes her entire childhood and permanently alters her perception of the world. Her journey is one of resilience against unimaginable horrors, driven by a desperate need for love and protection in ...

Truth So Raw: A Resource Toward Healing, Empowerment, and Hope The memoir Her Broken Wings Could Fly: A Survivor’s Journey Toward Healing, Empowerment, and Hope, to this book Truth So Raw, to be published in October 2024. In the memoir to Her Broken Wings Could Fly, author and survivor, Lenore Wolfe, shares a courageous and unflinching account of her journey through the complexities of intimate partner violence (IPV). This powerful memoir weaves together personal stories, psychological insights, and practical strategies for healing, offering readers a compassionate guide to understanding ...

“Family Mobbing” is a strategic process of power and control. When daughters are mobbed, they’re not just shunned, attacked, or slandered: they’re also subjugated by a system of family rules that reinforces patriarchal oppression. What makes mobbing so insidious—and so under-reported—is that here, family itself is the site of violence, trauma, and shame.

Everything changed with the click of a shutter… the difference between life and death. Frankie Taylor has issues. Alcoholism, infidelity, and a divorce have plunged him into a pit so deep, he can see only one way out. But his scheme to end it all unravels after an odd chain of events involving a digital camera. Thwarted and bewildered, Frankie begins to reassemble the pieces of his carefully dismantled life. And God shows up… Cara Alexander is a teen intent on storming into adulthood. Her parents watch helplessly as their rebellious daughter slips away, leaving them reeling after ...

ALL THEY WANTED WAS LOVE, SAFETY AND SANITY! BUT WHERE COULD THEY GO? Jennifer and her two grown children had suffered physical and emotional abuse for over a decade. She was finally getting away from her abusive husband by divorcing him. But when he drained all the money from their bank account, leaving them with nothing to live on, what was she going to do? Sometimes a well-timed rescue comes from a total stranger. This story is the parable of the Good Samaritan lived out. Diane Ehrlich tells the heart-wrenching true account of a family who escapes domestic violence and the extraordinary ...

"WHY DOESN’T SHE... JUST LEAVE?!” Domestic abuse doesn't discriminate. It affects women across all walks of life, regardless of their religious or socioeconomic background. This isn't just about physical violence; it's about the toxic cycle of verbal, emotional, psychological, sexual, and spiritual abuse. From a solid biblical standpoint, this guidebook offers a path to freedom, UNDERSTANDING, and hope beyond the trauma of abuse. In this guidebook, you'll: Uncover the hidden spiritual roots and dynamics behind abusive behavior. DISCOVER WHY SHE STAYS Embrace proven biblical truths to ...

Brought to you by Penguin. Violence is often described as a social issue, a moral failing, or an innate human instinct. But in fact, argues Dr Gary Slutkin, violence is a contagion that infects a society like a disease. And we now know there is a cure. This isn’t a metaphor. In The End of...

My life with Chad was rocky at best. His need for control extended to me and led to an abusive situation that ended in trauma and murder. This is the story of how I found courage and healing after being married to my abuser for several years.