Violence Survivors

The eldest of seven children born to an abusive father, I endured a childhood of unspeakable violence and ridicule. This courageous memoir details the hardships I faced as I desperately tried to be accepted as a son to a father who does not believe I am his child. I did not endure years of abuse as a child to remain silent. Now I am not ashamed of what I suffered as a child anymore. My story is not easy to read or even comprehend, but it is my truth and my right to tell because it happened to me. It took 58 years to accept that my past cannot be changed and to finally let my past go. I can ...

These events are my recollection of my time during a physically abusive relationship, and due to the nature of the theme, there are some graphic descriptions of what I went through. This book is for people who are currently in, or have been in, an abusive relationship. It can also be a useful tool for people who have a loved one who are in an abusive relationship, as I feel it can help them understand the situation more and therefore be a better source of support.

Recovering from Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Stalking shares the true stories of women who overcame traumatic personal situations and began new lives. The author provides meaningful analysis on such topics as regaining self-esteem, dealing with fear, and handling remorse. Also included is advice from therapists on how survivors can heal themselves, and avoid the pitfalls of becoming entrapped in another abusive relationship. This book is for you if you've been the victim of domestic violence, abuse, or stalking, or if your mother, sister or friend has been victimized. The experiences ...

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.

Author Talia Kendrix awakens an array of emotions with The House on Fairview, stirring up a hunger for our most basic need… the need to survive. We are immediately swept into young Talia’s life as she gives us the riveting details from her point of view, beginning with her parents’ divorce and progressing through a series of horrific events that are relatable and all too common. Used and abused in every way, Talia repeatedly gets knocked down by the harsh realities of life as she learns what it means to fight for hers. She grows up confused and rebellious, desperately yearning to be ...

Bailey Collins believed she had outrun what Eli Murphy did to her in high school. Ten years and thousands of miles away from the scene of the crime, Bailey is laser-focused on her career. She's a rising star at her TV network, newly promoted as senior producer for the reality show, The Cruise. Things are on the up. And then Eli Murphy applies to be a contestant on The Cruise. It’s taken a lot for Bailey to make something of her life and to heal from her adolescent trauma.

He almost got away with mass murder. If the woman on the picnic table hadn’t screamed, he probably would have. Late one night, a house went up in flames—so hot and so fast that first responders thought they were dealing with a tragic accident. But inside the charred remains, investigators found something far worse: everybody in the home had been murdered before the fire was set, including Katherine Brown. The man who killed them walked back into his own house smelling of smoke. His wife noticed—but no one imagined what he had done. He hid his obsession behind a calm, ordinary façade....

She was a successful attorney who prosecuted domestic abusers for a living. Then she fell in love with one. Shelley Lynne Levisay was an accomplished prosecutor, a respected attorney, and the valedictorian of her class. From the outside, she had it all. But inside, a lifetime of feeling overlooked and a deep-seated desire for love left her vulnerable. When she met Matthew—a handsome, decorated Air Force veteran with a tragic story—she thought her prayers had finally been answered. He was charming, attentive, and made her feel like the center of the universe. But the whirlwind romance ...

She sees the patterns no one else will admit. She keeps the records no one else dares to write. In a city that would rather forget its missing girls, Roxie Williams refuses to disappear. Atlanta’s streets hum with secrets, and Roxie knows them all too well. Armed with a battered notebook, a sharp mind, and a promise she can’t break, she hunts for the truth behind the “Vanishing Girls”—a string of disappearances the city would rather ignore. But the closer Roxie gets to the heart of the case, the more dangerous her world becomes. Cops who can’t be trusted. Friends who vanish ...

In this powerful and unflinching memoir, Carol Denise Mitchell revisits her award-winning novel What Happened to Suzy, a harrowing yet inspiring account of a young girl’s survival through unimaginable abuse, poverty, and betrayal. Born into a large, troubled family, Suzy endures years of physical and emotional torment at the hands of those meant to protect her. But through resilience, courage, and the rare kindness of a few, she finds her voice and reclaims her life. This 25th anniversary edition includes new reflections and remains a vital testament to the strength of the human spirit ...

The author shares her story of childhood incest, abuse , rape, and domestic violence. She tells of her ability to overcome these events. Adult content.

Raining Pitchforks is dedicated To All Children Who Go To Bed Tonight Afraid. This is a book about my experience growing up in an erratic, dangerous and unstable world. It begins when I was seven and ends at age 17; a time frame that encompasses a 10 year span of events with a disastrous ending. Along the way I encounter several important relatives and friends who help and hurt. This remarkable, fast moving story is about courage, optimism and loss. Our American family was changed for generations by World War II. What is now called PTSD took a toll on all of us. It is a true story but some ...

From one of America’s most influential psychiatrists, a powerful manifesto for reimagining justice, based on the testimony of trauma survivors The #MeToo movement brought worldwide attention to sexual violence, but while the media focused on the fates of a few notorious predators who were put...

Told by a former high-level member of the Peoples Temple and Jonestown survivor, Seductive Poison is the "truly unforgettable" (Kirkus Review) story of how one woman was seduced by one of the most notorious cults in recent memory and how she found her way back to sanity. From Waco to Heaven's...

Now in its third edition, It's My Life Now is a guide for survivors who have left an abusive relationship. It addresses - in clear, non-threatening language - various issues associated with abuse and violence, including post-relationship emotions, psychological impact, dealing with children, personal safety, legal problems, and financial security. Each chapter dismantles common myths about being in and leaving an abusive relationship and contains activities for self-exploration that survivors can complete as they navigate a new life free from abuse.

Federal Investigator Aaron Falk is on his way to a small town deep in Southern Australian wine country for the christening of an old friend's baby. But mystery follows him, even on vacation.

They tried to eliminate him. Now they can't control him. "Great reading. Very Exciting....Very enjoyable action thriller! "The master of assassin novels, Vince Flynn, now has serious competition." Librarian review for The Golden Catch Book 4 in The OFFSHORE Series CIA Director Will Harlock has a secret: Working off-the-books, using the CIA as a cover and also working from an oil platform in the Gulf of America, he reigns over OFFSHORE--the smallest, most elite, and most secret intelligence organization in the world. With a handful of eclectic agents, he oversees an operation to discover ...

Respect My Gangsta Part Two: Get'em Girl Respect My Gangsta 2 Get'em Girl Continue into the life of Sorrow aka Queen Black Panther Never have a Ho's hustle, always have a Nigga's Hustle - that was the lesson ingrained in Sorrow by her brothers. The weight of their teachings became apparent when Duke thrust them into a life-or-death situation, forcing Sorrow to summon her courage. With determination fueling her, she immersed herself in gangster mode, her senses heightened as she embarked on a mission to retrieve Duke's money, settle his debts, and liberate him from the relentless hustle. ...

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 ...

Journalist and Jezebel staff writer Kylie Cheung exposes the insidious--and often unseen--connections among domestic abuse, state-based violence, political disenfranchisement, and the carceral state. For readers of The Revolution Starts at Home, Feminism for the 99%, and Good and Mad. Incisive...