Psychological Recovery

Within every community, toxic people can be found hiding in families, couples, companies, and places of worship. The cryptic nature of psychological abuse involves repetitious mind games played by one individual or a group of people. Psychological abuse leaves no bruises. There are no broken bones. There are no holes in the walls. The bruises, brokenness, and holes are held tightly within the target of the abuse.

It started with a cup of black coffee. A routine morning. A familiar café. A woman who thought her life was under control. Susan lives by the rules. Quiet mornings. The comfort of repetition. But everything begins to unravel the day a well-dressed stranger walks in — spinning a metal lighter between his fingers and watching her like he already knows her secrets. First come the memory lapses. Then the dreams. Then the bruises she can’t explain. Two men enter her life — one fiery, charming, impossible to ignore. The other calm, collected… and terrifying in his quiet intensity. One of...

Vincent never had a chance. He lost his mother in the South Tower. He lost his father to a bottle. The rest, he gave away slowly—to heroin, silence, and survival. ★★★★★ "by the time the last scene fades out, you’ll want to sit in the dark for a minute, just letting it settle."- Goodreads ★★★★★ "It did what The Sopranos ending tried to do but actually pulled it off. The final pages of In Powder Blue by Nikolas Pleiadi left me completely silent." - Goodreads ★★★★★ "A modern crime masterpiece....You could dissect this forever. On par with The Godfather."- ...

Her husband stops calling. She stops answering. She can't remember why it matters anymore. Ivy Montgomery is a successful marketing consultant with a thriving career and family. When she joins a small spiritual wellness community led by Sienna Vale, she's seeking meaning—connection to something deeper than her conventional life. Within weeks, isolation becomes intimacy. Surrender becomes strength. The boundaries between self-care and self-erasure blur into nothing. And the small voice telling her something's wrong? She's learning not to listen to it. What if the person changing you ...

Do you want to understand dark psychology, recognize manipulation techniques, and protect yourself from gaslighting and narcissistic abuse? This powerful 3-in-1 guide teaches you the most effective strategies used in psychological manipulation, persuasion, mental conditioning, and body language decoding—so you can strengthen your mind, set boundaries, and regain control of your relationships. Whether you're dealing with toxic people, navigating difficult conversations, or simply want to improve your communication skills, these techniques will give you clarity, confidence, and emotional ...

Do you love someone who keeps breaking your heart—and somehow makes YOU apologize for the mess? Yeah, I get it. Maybe he lies without flinching, then calls you paranoid. Maybe he vanishes for days, then reappears with flowers because he "knows you." Maybe he twists reality until you're googling "am I crazy?" while he sleeps peacefully beside you. Here's the thing nobody tells you: the best emotional manipulators don't look like monsters. They bring coffee in the morning. They cry during movies. They remember your favorite ice cream flavor. And somehow—SOMEHOW—you're always the one ...

The #1 national bestseller about a woman who escapes an abusive marriage is “one of Stephen King’s most engrossing horror novels. Relentlessly paced and brilliantly orchestrated...fueled by an air of danger immediate and overwhelming” (Publishers Weekly). "What woke her up was a single...

Recovery from Gaslighters, Narcissists, and all Toxic People How to Become Resilient, Positive and Powerful after Psychological and Emotional Abuse by Olivia Harris-Stevenson This book is for anyone seeking to break free from the grips of a toxic relationship and reclaim their life after emotional abuse, or for those aspiring to transform their past negative experiences into stepping stones for personal growth. Olivia Harris-Stevenson, a renowned psychologist, life coach and survivor of emotional abuse herself, shares her unique approach to recovery that teaches us how to turn adversity ...

Break Free from the Narcissist’s Grip and Reclaim Your Life – A Practical Guide to Recovery and Empowerment Are you trapped in a cycle of confusion, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion? Narcissistic abuse is insidious—it slowly erodes your confidence, warps your reality, and leaves you feeling powerless. Whether you’re still entangled in a toxic relationship or struggling to heal from one, this book is your lifeline to freedom, clarity, and self-reclamation. Discover the Secrets Narcissists Don’t Want You to Know In this comprehensive, no-nonsense guide, you’ll learn how to: ...

Are you being manipulated? The scary truth is—you probably are. Manipulation is everywhere. It’s in relationships, workplaces, politics, and even casual conversations. From gaslighting and guilt-tripping to body language deception and psychological tricks, master manipulators use dark psychology techniques to control others without them even realizing it. In Dark Psychology & Manipulation: How to Spot Lies, Read People, and Protect Yourself from Toxic Behavior, you’ll uncover the hidden tactics used by narcissists, sociopaths, and master manipulators to influence and exploit people. ...

LIVING WEAPON PROTOCOL: Your Guide to Unshakable Emotional Strength Take Back Your Power Ever feel drained by toxic relationships, workplace pressure, or manipulative family dynamics? Living Weapon Protocol is your step-by-step guide to breaking free and reclaiming your emotional strength. This isn’t just another self-help book—it’s a powerful toolkit designed to help you protect your peace, set ironclad boundaries, and live with unshakable confidence.What You’ll Gain With Living Weapon Protocol, you’ll learn how to: Spot Manipulation Instantly: Recognize gaslighting, guilt trips,...

You deserve respect. In this fully expanded and updated third edition of the bestselling classic, you learn why verbal abuse is more widespread than ever, and how you can deal with it. You'll get more of the answers you need to recognize abuse when it happens, respond to abusers safely and...

A hurricane. A kind stranger. A basement full of secrets. When journalist Paige Brennan accepts a ride to escape the storm, she has no idea she's just met a killer. Some storms you can't outrun. Environmental journalist Paige Brennan's car breaks down during Hurricane Claudette on a flooded Louisiana highway. Stranded with no cell signal, she accepts a ride from Diane Lavigne, a maternal EMT who offers shelter from the storm. But something is wrong in Diane's Gothic mansion. The doors lock from the outside. There's a child's bedroom frozen in time. And in the basement, Paige discovers ...

What happens when a person's sense of identity, strength, and autonomy is silently stripped away? The Psychology of Mental Castration explores the deeply unsettling reality of psychological emasculation—when the mind is suppressed, the will is broken, and confidence is systematically dismantled. If you've ever felt silenced, diminished, or emotionally disarmed, this book will help you understand why—and how to fight back.

The Love Cage: How Emotional and Psychological Abuse Controls You and How to Escape and Heal Quickly is a powerful and compassionate guide for anyone trapped in a relationship that looks like love on the surface but feels like silent suffering underneath. Written with empathy, clarity, and a deep understanding of emotional trauma, this book uncovers the hidden dynamics of emotional and psychological abuse, including gaslighting, love bombing, trauma bonding, and control masked as care. Through relatable storytelling and science-backed insights, author Sharon Brandon walks you through the ...

This book is for anyone who has experienced emotional abuse or wants to understand and support a loved one who has. Inside you will learn about the causes and effects of emotional abuse, as well as healing strategies. You will learn all about the feelings of worthlessness, isolation, and powerlessness that victims often feel. Plus you will discover practical solutions for dealing with them and becoming a stronger person.

Trauma recovery is tricky; however, there are several key principles that can help make the process safe and effective. This book gives self-help listeners, therapy clients, and therapists alike the skills to understand and implement eight keys to successful trauma healing: mindful identification of what is helpful, recognizing survival, having the option to not remember, creating a supportive inner dialogue, forgiving not being able to stop the trauma, understanding and sharing shame, finding your own recovery pace; mobilizing your body, and helping others.

Unlock the Hidden Power of the Human Mind Have you ever wondered why some people always seem to get what they want — or why you sometimes feel influenced without realizing it? Behind every interaction lies a hidden world of persuasion, emotional manipulation, and psychological control. This 5-in-1 Complete Masterclass reveals the science of dark psychology, emotional intelligence, and mental defense — giving you the tools to protect your mind, master influence, and reprogram your thinking through practical, real-world exercises. 🧩 What You’ll Learn Inside Dark Psychology ...

If you've been trapped in the cycle of anxious avoidant attachment and yearn for emotional wisdom, then this transformational guide can be your breakthrough – even if self-help remedies have failed you in the past. Feeling isolated despite being surrounded by people? Struggling to maintain stable relationships? Battling persistent feelings of unworthiness?

This searing novel from the bestselling author of Such a Bad Influence, follows a young woman whose life is upended when a journalist uncovers her hidden past as the daughter of an insidious cult leader. From the outside, Catharine West’s childhood sounds idyllic—balmy days spent running...