Abuse

On 29 August 2016, devastating news hit the headlines that an entire family was found dead in a rural community. For Jacqueline Connolly, this was a deeply personal and life-shattering tragedy, as she discovered her sister Clodagh, along with her nephews Liam, Niall and Ryan, were killed by their husband and father Alan Hawe. Here, Jacqueline discloses the circumstances leading up to these tragic events, including Hawe's manipulation and coercive control of her unsuspecting sister.

Unlock the power of your inner child and break free from trauma to embrace true emotional freedom. What if the biggest force holding you back isn’t external—but the wounded child still living inside you? Self-sabotage, relationship struggles, and anxiety often stem from childhood trauma your mind may not recall—but your inner child never forgot. This audiobook is more than self-help. It’s a compassionate guide to healing, helping you reconnect with your most vulnerable self and break the cycles that keep you stuck.

Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance, when understood, can be overcome. And that’s what this book is for—for you to gain the tools and information so that you’ll be able to reunite with your true sense of self and to move forward in your life with a renewed sense of joy. After all you’ve been through, you deserve it.

You’ve tried to quit before. The promises. The guilt. The exhaustion of starting over. This time, you don’t need more willpower. You need access to the part of your mind that holds the real key to change. This focused hypnosis session is built entirely around one goal: helping you stop drinking and stay sober for good. Through calm, focused language and proven subconscious techniques, this audio guides you step by step through releasing the grip of alcohol. Mentally, emotionally, and physically. You’ll confront the lies alcohol has whispered. You’ll replace old habits with new instincts.

Break free from emotional abuse and manipulation with the 7-step RELEASE Method. Learn to recognize red flags, rebuild confidence, and rise from toxic love—stronger than ever. If you’re still holding on, hoping they’ll change—listen to this before you lose yourself completely. If you’ve walked on eggshells, unsure which version of your partner you’ll get…If you’ve questioned your worth…

Rediscover your worth and break the stronghold of toxic relationships. This powerful guide, Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships, arms you with the tools for victory, even if every cell in your body screams that you can't survive without him or her.

Les empathes et les narcissiques se retrouvent souvent piégés dans un cycle perpétuel où chacun alimente les comportements de l’autre. Cette dynamique crée un schéma d’interactions qui peut conduire à une spirale d’abus émotionnel.

Das Standardwerk zum Thema Trauma und Traumabewältigung Traumata sind eines der großen gesundheitlichen und gesellschaftspolitischen Probleme unserer Gegenwart. Der renommierte Psychiater und Psychotherapeut Dr. Frank Schneider liefert eine zugängliche Einführung in ein gesundheitliches Thema, das immer mehr Menschen betrifft. Dabei räumt er mit Fehlannahmen auf und gibt Antworten auf die wichtigsten Fragen. Wer ist besonders anfällig für eine PTSD-Erkrankung? Was sind die Anzeichen für ein Trauma oder eine posttraumatische Belastungsstörung?

My 56 years with my father were characterized by longing. If I could only meet his standards, ephemeral though they were, I would feel I belonged. That I was safe. That I was protected from external threats. Learning that the threats came from within—that the threats were in the form of his personality disorder and addiction—came long after I had been damaged. Make no mistake: I never lacked for food, clothing, or shelter.

For years, Katie Baker wore the mask of a woman who had it all together. On the surface, she was a successful professional, a loving mother, and the embodiment of relentless perseverance. But beneath that carefully crafted facade, the cracks were deepening into fractures too wide to ignore. Haunted by a childhood of instability—marked by alcoholic fathers, sexual, physical, and verbal abuse, a lack of protection, and exposure to addiction—she carried her pain like an invisible weight.

Escrito por uma das maiores especialistas no assunto, esta obra é um guia prático e sensível para curar as feridas causadas por relações narcisistas – seja com pais, filhos, amigos, chefes ou parceiros. A questão é aprender a identificar padrões de relacionamento prejudiciais e mudar a forma de encarar as atitudes de alguém que você ama, mas que está prejudicando sua saúde emocional. Quando fazemos isso, lançamos luz sobre o problema e descobrimos como parar de sofrer com ele. Este audiolivro é para todos que já se relacionaram com narcisistas que deslegitimaram seus sentimentos.

Welcome to Lights in the Darkness, a guide for anyone seeking hope, healing, and growth after the wounds of childhood trauma. If you’ve picked up this book, it’s likely that life has brought you moments of struggle, shadows of doubt, or perhaps a quiet longing for peace and wholeness. Please know that you are not alone, and more importantly, you are in a space where healing is possible. This book is an invitation to step into a journey of reparenting yourself—a transformative process of becoming the nurturing, loving, and supportive figure you may not have had in your childhood.

I narcisisti sono maestri della manipolazione. Distorcono i tuoi ricordi e la tua percezione, creando uno stato di ansia costante. Ogni giorno che passa, la fiducia nel tuo giudizio si sgretola. Per loro, la manipolazione è una guerra silenziosa e, se non viene controllata, è una battaglia distruttiva che non ti rendi conto di combattere finché il danno non è già fatto.

What if trauma was like a spell—one that doesn’t break all at once, but unravels, layer by layer? Reframing Trauma is a personal, straight-talking resource for anyone living with the long shadow of trauma. James Buffin shares what it’s really like to survive—and live with—the impact of childhood sexual assault, abuse, and loss. Through stories, reflections, and hard-earned insights, he speaks not as an expert, but as someone who’s been there. This book isn’t about fixing what’s “broken”—it’s about integrating the invisible burdens we carry and learning to hold them differently.

This Is Not A Sad Story. It’s a story about the effects of rejection and brokenness experienced by an abused child. And this child’s desire to conquer these feelings while maneuvering through flawed society, government, and religious systems. It’s reenactments of events during childhood abuse, followed by assessments of the events by the same person, as a healed adult. Will I ever be on the receiving end of care, protection, and love? Or is it only a dream for me but a reality for others? Can this hole in my heart, this place of emptiness, and longing within, ever become repaired?

Unseen Shadows shines a light on the insidious nature of gaslighting, a topic that many experience but few discuss. This book is a lifeline for those who feel trapped in the cycle of manipulation and emotional abuse, providing clarity and understanding to those whose experiences are often minimized or dismissed.

Der nächste Schritt in deine Freiheit beginnt genau hier. Du hast erkannt, dass du in einer toxischen Beziehung warst – vielleicht mit einem narzisstischen Partner, einer manipulativen Freundschaft oder sogar im beruflichen Umfeld. Du hast bereits begonnen, dich zu lösen. Aber innerlich? Bist du oft noch gefangen.

Are you a silent victim? Many of us bravely walk around with invisible scars from abuse. Domestic violence is not always physical abuse! It can also be emotional, verbal, manipulation, control, stonewalling, financial, and sexual abuse. Take a journey with me to freedom. Maybe you are on the fence or wondering if you are a victim of domestic violence. This book will give you inside details on the effects of domestic violence and tools for planning your exit strategy. I hope my story helps you find the strength and courage you need to make the next best steps.

In Women with ADHD, you’ll find a compassionate, actionable guide tailored to the female experience of neurodivergence. Unlike generic ADHD books, this guide tackles the hidden challenges women face—like emotional overwhelm, societal expectations, and self-doubt—while offering practical tools to thrive in a world not designed for your mind.

Do you constantly feel drained in certain relationships? Are you overly empathetic—yet stuck in a cycle of emotional manipulation and confusion? It’s time to see the truth, reclaim your power, and draw healthy boundaries. Empath and Narcissist is your ultimate guide to understanding the hidden connection between highly sensitive individuals and narcissistic personalities—including sociopaths and energy vampires.

A story of what was suppose to be love, but turned into my biggest nightmare. Also a learning experience of how miserable people can be in life. How your resilience can make you an unstoppable force navigating relationships in today's world, and sharpen your discernment to get closer to your higher power.

If it doesn’t kill you, it will only make you stronger. This is a very real truth if you can put strong suicidal thoughts in your past. My life has been a journey of understanding who I am because of my childhood being interfered with by a pedophile. The sad thing is I am not alone and there are many more people with worst experiences then mine. May my views on how to understand how emotional pain can affect how we react without knowing why, help you or someone you know, move forward.

Cuando la violencia sexual se vive en la infancia o adolescencia, en contextos muy cercanos y de aparente “seguridad” como la familia o la escuela, es muy complicado para el infante y adolescente poner nombre a lo que vive; en consecuencia, es muy probable que lo devele hasta la adultez. En Ante la violencia sexual infantil, con un enfoque contemporáneo y multidisciplinario, se sientan las bases para entender qué son las violencias y sus tipos, el contexto en el que se desarrolla el abuso sexual infantil.

In The Covert Narcissist, you’ll uncover the subtle yet destructive behaviors of manipulative individuals who disguise their toxicity behind charm and false empathy. This step-by-step guide exposes the tactics of sociopaths, energy vampires, and emotional predators—helping you identify red flags, escape trauma bonds, and heal from psychological abuse.

Rising from the Shadows: My Journey of Survival and Strength by Cheralle Reeves is an appalling memoir that accentuates a trip of survival, faith, and transformation.