Trauma Cycles

***The Instant National Bestseller*** A Next Big Idea Club must-read title for January 2024 The definitive, paradigm-shifting guide to healing intergenerational trauma—weaving together scientific research with practical exercises and stories from the therapy room—from Dr. Mariel Buqué, PhD...

Ancestral Healing: Breaking Generational Cycles and Family Patterns by Dark Goddess is a powerful and transformative guide for anyone ready to break free from the invisible chains of family conditioning, inherited trauma, and societal expectations. This book is for those who are tired of carrying the weight of past generations and are ready to step into their own power, heal their wombs, and reclaim their birthright of abundance, joy, and sovereignty. Within these pages, you'll embark on a deeply personal journey of healing and empowerment. With a perfect blend of ancient wisdom and modern ...

A groundbreaking approach to transforming traumatic legacies passed down in families over generations, by an acclaimed expert in the field Depression. Anxiety. Chronic Pain. Phobias. Obsessive thoughts. The evidence is compelling: the roots of these difficulties may not reside in our...

You loved them deeply. But they kept hurting you—and you kept staying. If you're tired of overgiving, exhausted from false hope, and quietly breaking under the weight of love that never feels safe… this book is for you. How to Let Go of People Who Keep Hurting You is your emotional compass back to peace. In this tender, honest, and empowering guide, Sienna Thorne walks beside you—not as a therapist, but as someone who’s been there. You’ll explore why you stay in cycles of pain, how to stop chasing closure, and how to finally choose yourself without guilt. With 10 heartfelt ...

Includes a mindfulness meditation led by the author! Instant New York Times Bestseller From psychotherapist and social media star Meg Josephson, a groundbreaking “cure for chronic people-pleasing” (Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author) that explores the common survival instinct...

Are you thriving in your relationship, or merely surviving? Are you the victim of constant manipulation, gaslighting, and deception at the hands of your partner? Do you find yourself constantly making excuses for your partner's abusive behavior? If you feel trapped in a relationship with someone who displays narcissistic or psychopathic behavior, you may be experiencing a trauma bond—a powerful connection you've developed with your abuser. It's important to remember that you're not alone and it's not your fault.

How can Danielle understand "normal" if she has never experienced it? She was moved from town to town, kept hidden from society, and always felt like an outsider. Her innocence was brutally taken by someone she least expected. She harbored a dark secret that could devastate her family—a secret she fiercely protected. Would the burden of shame be too much to bear if the truth were revealed? As secrets are uncovered, Danielle plunges into a tumultuous descent with nothing to stop her fall.

You're a ghost to your own father—and that emptiness follows you into every room, every relationship, every mirror you've ever looked into. You know that sick feeling in your stomach when you watch other girls get actual affection from their dads? When you realize you've been emotionally starving your entire life and thought it was normal? When you understand that ‘provider’ and ‘parent’ aren’t the same thing—not even close? Yeah. That feeling. Maybe you learned early that your feelings were inconvenient. That needing comfort made you "difficult." That love had to be earned ...

For the past decade, author Tian Dayton has been researching trauma and addiction, and how psychodrama (or sociometry group psychotherapy) can be used in their treatment. This latest book identifies the interconnection of trauma and addictive behavior, and shows why they can become an unending cycle. This groundbreaking audiobook offers listeners effective ways to work through their traumas in order to heal their addictions and their predilection toward what clinicians call self-medicating.

Pain changes people, but it doesn’t have to break them. In Bruised, But Not Broken: My Mess Is A Message, Hydiea shares her raw and unfiltered journey of survival, heartbreak, and resilience. From a childhood shaped by foster care, family betrayal, and homelessness to the struggles of navigating toxic relationships, motherhood, and self-discovery, this memoir lays everything bare. With gripping honesty, Hydiea confronts the wounds left by those who were supposed to love her, the lessons she learned the hard way, and the moments that nearly broke her. But this is not just a story of pain ...

For survivors of PTSD and repeated, relational trauma -- and the people who love them. Gretchen Schmelzer watched too many people quit during treatment for trauma recovery. They found it too difficult or too frightening or just decided that for them it was too late. But as a therapist and trauma...

Most of us are only starting to become aware of how our foundational years contribute to who we are today. Our childhood environment shapes the foundation for our sense of self, how we feel about the world, and how we relate to others. If we experienced trauma or dysfunction along the way, it likely disrupted the pathways to these fundamental structures. Understanding our trauma is not about blame, but about understanding, learning, and growing. In most cases, our caregivers did the best they could with the tools they had, often while dealing with external or internal stressors as well.

Read by the author. Why does our past pain continue to affect our present? Though many of us can point to patterns of brokenness in our lives, we don’t know why they're there. No matter how hard we work, we can’t seem to outrun the very things that break our hearts. That's because our...

She’s part of my family’s revenge, the government's pawn, and my obsession. HUNTER Weakness isn’t something I can afford right now. My brother wants to use the club to take my birthright. Killing him is tempting, but I can’t with the club’s future at stake. I’ll have to be patient. Wait for the right time to spring my trap. Only my brother put her into play. He’ll pay for that bit of deception. Nobody touches what’s mine and lives. BRANDY It’s a dangerous and seductive game we play. A game I’m unprepared for. A field agent can handle interrogation, stress, and pressure. ...

Are you caught in the grip of a relationship that feels impossible to leave, no matter how much it hurts? This book is your guide to understanding the invisible chains that keep people tied to toxic dynamics, and, more importantly, how to break free. Whether it’s with a partner, a friend, or a family member, toxic relationships can erode self-worth and leave you questioning your reality. In this book, you’ll find a compassionate yet empowering approach to identifying harmful patterns, making sense of your emotions, and rebuilding the confidence you need to reclaim your life.

If you've ever felt silenced, shamed, or stuck in generational pain—this book is your revolution. In this raw, empowering memoir-meets-manifesto, Priscilla María Gutiérrez, J.D., invites readers on a journey of healing, self-love, and radical truth-telling. From surviving sexual assault, domestic violence, substance abuse, and eating disorders to discovering the power of self-validation and boundaries, Break the Cycle Before It Breaks You is a call to reclaim your voice and write a new story—on your terms. Told with heart, vulnerability, and cultural nuance, this book is for the cycle...

A tell-all guide to help you get through the process of divorcing a narcissist. Do you feel you’re in a toxic relationship with a narcissist? Are you tired of the controlling behavior, manipulation, and gaslighting? Do you want to take the first steps to break free but are unsure how to navigate the legal, emotional, and practical challenges accompanying these processes and emotions? This is your guidebook to reclaiming your life and putting an end to this relationship. This book will take you through a journey of healing by helping you recognize the emotional toll the relationship has ...

TRAUMA RESET — BREAK THE CYCLES, CALM YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM, HEAL WHAT HURT YOU, AND STEP INTO A LIFE YOU DIDN’T KNOW WAS POSSIBLE Are you tired of feeling stuck in patterns you didn’t choose? Do you react before you can think, shut down when you want to speak up, or fall into the same emotional traps again and again? Have you sensed God calling you into healing , but you don’t know how to get there? TRAUMA doesn’t just happen in a moment. It imprints. It repeats. It hijacks your body, rewires your nervous system, and shapes the way you think, love, and live. But the good news is: ...

You wake up with your jaw clenched. No nightmare—just your body knowing you have to call your mother today. The phone vibrates. Text from Mom: "Hope you're well, haven't heard from you in days. Grandma asked about you."Your stomach drops. Same feeling as when you were eight and had to apologize for breaking the good vase. Maybe you have kids now. Maybe you don't. Either way, something shifted—you started seeing the patterns. Why does every success feel like betrayal? Why do you sabotage good things before they arrive, accept scraps in relationships, stay years longer than you should? ...

This book, How to Heal Your Inner Child, is your step-by-step guide to overcoming childhood trauma, breaking generational cycles, and reclaiming your true power.