Surviving Relationships

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. 

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 ...

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.

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...

The name Armand Hammer conjures up many aspirational ideals. Billionaire. Industrialist. Successful businessman. Philanthropist. Art collector. It sounds like the idealized American success story. However, the reality of growing up Hammer had a very dark side, with very real consequences. Violence. Addiction. Abuse. These are just some of the realities that Casey Hammer, the only granddaughter of Armand Hammer, had to overcome. As dark as her recollections are, Casey's is a story of survival, hope, and inspiration. Lift the veil and see the realities of growing up Hammer.

Is the Narcissist in Your Life Driving You Crazy? Are you tired of feeling exhausted, enraged, and overwhelmed by the things they do? This book will help you understand what the heck is going on and what to do about it. For over 25 years I've seen the profound damage narcissists cause in my clients' lives. I created this book out of a passion for helping people break free of those devastating dynamics.

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.

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 ...

Far from a clinical self-help book, Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss not only invites listeners into the intimate and poignant reality of suicide loss but offers tangible tools from Sugarman’s comprehensive 18-category mental health resources directory, The HelpHUB™.

‘Each time my mother laid a finger on me… it was another step into the jaws of hell. Her abuse, more so than any other, destroyed me. It was the ultimate betrayal.’ Abused from the age of eight by her older brother and then her step-father, Maureen Wood quickly became numb to the constant...

In the house where she grew up, everything bad was her fault by decree. If she got sick, her fault. If she was robbed, her fault. If a storm knocked out the television signal, somehow that traced back to her too. There was never a trial — only a verdict, handed down before she could speak, and a lifetime spent serving it. The Scapegoat is the true story of a woman who survived a narcissistic family from her first breath to deep into adulthood — and the quiet, final day she chose to walk away to save her own life. Told in unflinching first person, this is the memoir of a daughter raised ...

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

No Contact: Why Grown Children End Parent Relationships—and How to Cope, Heal, and Move Forward Are you a parent grieving the silence of an estranged adult child? You are not alone—and this compassionate guide can help you find clarity, healing, and hope. When your adult child cuts off contact, the pain is devastating. You’re left with unanswered questions, a heart full of love, and a life that feels suddenly unfamiliar. No Contact is a supportive, nonjudgmental resource for parents navigating the heartbreak of estrangement—and searching for a path forward. In this groundbreaking ...

Toddlers don’t come with a manual, but here’s the next best thing. We’re Parenting a Toddler! is a comprehensive guide to parenting toddlers, with tons of practical strategies and sympathy for first-time parents. Get sound advice and funny stories from a four-time parent who’s been in the toddler trenches, covering key situations from eating, sleeping, and tantrums, to potty training, communication, and so much more.

An Esquire Best Book of 2021 A “gorgeous and powerful” (The New York Times Book Review) memoir from cultural critic Rebecca Carroll recounting her painful struggle to overcome a completely white childhood to forge her identity as a Black woman in America. Rebecca Carroll grew up the only...

Break the silent cycle of childhood trauma and heal your nervous system with tools for Complex PTSD recovery. If you look highly functioning on the outside but battle chronic anxiety, emotional numbness, or exhausted people-pleasing, you are not broken. This gentle, affirming audio experience...

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,...

How do you love a child who is destroying themselves? You fight. You beg. You rescue. You wait for the call that will shatter you forever. You cancel appointments, decline invitations, and drive them every morning while they are rude in the passenger seat—because love does not know what else to do. But what if saving them means losing yourself? This book is for the parent who is drowning in guilt, fear, and exhaustion. The one who has tried everything — prayer, ultimatums, therapy, silence, screaming — and is still losing the battle against addiction. The one who understands, ...

She's gone — and it's the worst pain you've ever felt. You're not weak, and you will survive this. The sleepless nights. The gut that won't unclench. The way her name detonates something in your chest. The silence where a whole life used to be. Maybe she left and you never saw it coming; maybe it fell apart slowly; maybe you ended it and still can't breathe. However it happened, you're in the kind of pain you didn't know was possible — and you're probably going through it alone, because a man isn't supposed to admit he's this destroyed. This book is for you. Surviving the Heartbreak is ...

Single listeners will appreciate this survivor’s guide to navigating the stigma of singleness in a culture obsessed with marriage and family. Listeners will laugh and cry along with the author on her journey to discovering that God’s plans aren't limited to a relationship status, that singleness can be enjoyed instead of endured, and that all of us can experience a love greater than romance, a life bigger than fairytales, and a purpose to which we have been called.