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Struggling with toxic behaviors that push others away? You’re not alone—and change is possible. This audiobook offers practical, adaptable strategies to overcome toxic habits, build emotional intelligence, and create lasting relationships. Learn to set healthy boundaries, embrace vulnerability, and let go of self-sabotage.

Recognizing a narcissist—whether in personal or professional relationships—isn’t always easy. So how can you identify them, and how do you protect yourself? When I first dealt with a toxic person, my self-esteem was shattered. I lived to please him, constantly apologizing and blaming myself for his manipulative behavior. My sensitivity felt like a curse, and I didn’t know how to escape.

At its core, gaslighting is a deliberate and repeated attempt to distort the truth in an effort to erode the victim's confidence in their own judgment. Examples of manipulation that may be used to support the gaslighter's tale include trivializing sentiments, rejecting facts, or changing facts to support the deception. It is common for victims to feel confused, anxious, and the desire to justify their interactions with the manipulator. Gaslighting is particularly harmful since it erodes victims' self-esteem and disconnects them from alternative support systems.

When Misty was six years old, her family started to live and dress like the Amish. Misty and her sister were kept as slaves on a mountain ranch where they were subjected to almost complete isolation, sexual abuse, and extreme physical violence. When Misty reached her teens, her parents feared she and her sister would escape and took them to an Amish community where they were adopted and became baptized members. Misty was devastated to once again find herself in a world of fear, animal cruelty, and sexual abuse.

For 46 years, Carol Minto has quietly gone about her life, carrying with her the most extraordinary and heartbreaking secrets. In The Asylum, Carol tells the full story of how she overcame unimaginable suffering, to find the happiness and solace she has today as a mother and grandmother.

It’s not always easy to tell when you’re dealing with a narcissist. One day they draw you in with their confidence and charisma, the next they gaslight you, wreck your self-confidence, and leave you wondering, What could I have done differently? As Dr. Ramani Durvasula reveals in It's Not You, the answer is: absolutely nothing. Just as a tiger can’t change its stripes, a narcissist won’t stop manipulating and invalidating you. To heal in the aftermath of their abuse and protect yourself from future harm, you first have to accept that you are not to blame.

Have you ever wondered "Why did I do that?" or "Why can't I just control my behavior?" Others may judge our reactions and think, "What's wrong with that person?" When questioning our emotions, it's easy to place the blame on ourselves; holding ourselves and those around us to an impossible standard. It's time we started asking a different question. Through deeply personal conversations, Oprah Winfrey and renowned brain and trauma expert Dr. Bruce Perry offer a groundbreaking and profound shift from asking “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”

Are you unable to trust your partner? Are you insecure in your romantic relationship? Do you feel undervalued and belittled in your abilities? Do you feel that your partner controls every aspect of your personal life and does not make you feel autonomous? This book will shed light on the mechanisms behind toxic relationships and give you all the tools you need to get out of them.You are not alone: there is an effective solution to your problem! I know full well how frustrating submission to an unhealthy relationship devoid of respect and affection can be. Guilt, insecurity, and fear of ...

Using the written word as her witness statement, Jessica Willis Fisher tells a lacerating story of finding her voice after two decades of silence and an unforgettable story of risk and faith.

Many women know about the sexual abuse of their children, but don’t do anything about it. Hans Georg van Herste reasonably describes how it is that mothers and other near female relatives turn a blind eye or even help the abuser. Based on examples the author doesn’t only explain that this incomprehensible phenomenon is rather common, he also offers solutions and things to think about, in order to arouse women and to bring home to them that no child deserves to be sexually abused.

Viktoria Grantz meets a woman on the motorway service area and listens to her story. A deacon, bursting with holiness, sexually abuses his daughters and systematically conditions them. The mother of the girls not only allows this behaviour, but supports her husband in order to leave her alone. On top, the „holy man” not only abuses the daughters of his church colleagues but offers his own ones to other men. At “holy purification rituals” in a nearby small wood the men pretend to release the girls from original sin, while the mothers are watching after having drugged them. A shocking...

Do you want to maximize your relationships with others? Are you ready to take control in every situation? Do you seek a truly effective way to improve your life or business? Discover the secrets of mental manipulation and conditioning with the Dark Psychology manual. 3-in-1 book will teach you how to conquer power and dominate human relationships. Powerful people have the ability to crush you, ruin your reputation, discredit you, and spread falsehoods about you, irreparably damaging your credibility and reputation. If you feel powerless and struggle to compete with a colleague, competitor, ...

Lessons on the Way to OnesomeA Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery Through DivorceA Survivors' MemoirIn "Lessons on the Way to Onesome," Regina Hiremath takes readers on an intimate journey through her life, marked by profound personal growth, resilience, and the pursuit of self-discovery. This compelling memoir unveils the raw and often painful experiences that Regina faced, from a tumultuous childhood marked by abuse and neglect to the struggles within a marriage shadowed by narcissistic manipulation.

Prepare yourself for a wild rollercoaster ride through the twists and turns of my life growing up with my narcissistic mother. In this memoir, I delve into the intricacies of my childhood, revealing the hidden truths behind closed doors and the daily challenges that made it feel like I was trapped in an ongoing emotional saga. From the early days of feeling like I was walking on eggshells to navigating the exhausting game of seeking my mother’s approval, this memoir is a no-holds-barred account of surviving a childhood filled with emotional ups and downs. Get ready for tales of ...

The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist: Finding Healing After Hidden Emotional and Psychological Abuse is the most comprehensive and helpful audiobook on the topic of covert narcissism. This type of narcissism is one of the most damaging forms because the abuse is so hidden and so insidious. You can be in a relationship that can last for decades and not realize you are being psychologically and emotionally controlled, manipulated, and abused.

No bond is more sacred than the one between a mother and child. And no figure is more sympathetic than a mother whose child faces a life-threatening illness. But what if the mother is the reason for the illness? What if the sympathy is the point? With help from some of the top MBP experts in the world, Dunlop and Weber uncover the complex maze of psychological, systemic, and cultural issues that compound MBP and offer solutions for how we might find our way out.

Family scapegoating is an insidious form of "invisible" abuse that is difficult to recognize. It is therefore critical that adult survivors of dysfunctional or narcissistic family systems understand what type of abuse they are trying to recover from. In Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed, licensed psychotherapist and family systems expert Rebecca C. Mandeville uses her research findings on what she named "Family Scapegoating Abuse" (FSA) to help survivors recognize and release the damaging "scapegoat" narrative associated with the family "identified patient" role.

Is having 'somebody to love' the most important thing in your life? Do you constantly believe that with 'the right man' you would no longer feel depressed or lonely? Are you bored with 'nice guys' who are open, honest, and dependable? If being in love means being in pain, this book was written for you. Therapist Robin Norwood describes loving too much as a pattern of thoughts and behavior, which certain women develop as a response to problems from childhood.

These days, no one in America feels immune to violence. But now, in this extraordinary, groundbreaking book, the nation's leading expert on predicting violent behavior unlocks the puzzle of human violence and shows that, like every creature on earth, we have within us the ability to predict the harm others might do us and get out of its way. Contrary to popular myth, human violence almost always has a discernible motive and is preceded by clear warning signs.

Behind the tall, foreboding gates of a commune in Brazil, Daniella Mestyanek Young was raised in the religious cult The Children of God, also known as The Family, as the daughter of high-ranking members. Her great-grandmother donated land for one of The Family’s first communes in Texas. Her mother, at thirteen, was forced to marry the leader and served as his secretary for many years. Beholden to The Family’s strict rules, Daniella suffers physical, emotional, and sexual abuse—masked as godly discipline and divine love—and is forbidden from getting a traditional education.