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Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) is a 12 Step organization that helps people deal with trauma, neglect, abandonment and abuse experienced in childhood that still affects as adults. This book is an official conference approved book of the fellowship of ACA. These daily readings, one for each day of the year, offer shared experiences from actual ACA members about the subject for the day that also include a passage from the Adult Children of Alcoholics / Dysfunctional Families Big Red Book. The pages are cited and the readings can be used as part of a daily meditation exercise.

She thought she found love. Instead, she walked into a trap. When Sarah met “Mark” on Facebook, he was the perfect overseas soldier—until the requests for money began. By the time she saw the truth, her savings were gone. This true story is one of many. Millions are targeted on Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram, and dating apps by scammers posing as soldiers, doctors, or engineers.

Are you haunted by the echoes of your family's past? Do you feel trapped in destructive patterns that seem impossible to escape? Are you determined to create a healthier legacy for your children, free from the emotional baggage of previous generations? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you're not alone. Many have walked your path, filled with the desire to transform their family's narrative and embrace a life unburdened by inherited trauma.

În această carte, Alexandra Mit ne deschide ușa către o poveste personală complexă, sinceră și plină de vulnerabilitate, în care explorează alegerile, trădările și lecțiile dintr-o relație marcată de intensitate și provocări. Prin experiențele ei de iubire, decepție și renaștere, autoarea scoate la lumină realități incomode, dar și puterea unei mame de a-și proteja copilul și de a-și regăsi drumul într-o lume în care încrederea a fost zdruncinată.

A tenderhearted and fierce memoir of healing from loneliness, despair, and excruciating physical pain. Born to a troubled mother, who passed her trauma on to her daughter, Hertha Lund carried this burden throughout her life, always struggling with a sense of not belonging to any group, to any point on the map, to humanity as a whole.

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.

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.

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.

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.

اخرج واعثر عن الحب هو دليل للرحلة التي يجب على أي شخص يغادر علاقة مسيئة أن يقوم بها، في ثلاث مراحل — فهم (الأسباب التي تجعلنا نقع في سوء المعاملة ولماذا نتسامح معها)، والخروج (الهروب، وكسر الحلقة، والتوصل إلى حل). الابتعاد والحصول على الحب (البحث عن الإغلاق واستعادة الثقة والحب في الذات).

Intergenerational trauma is a deeply ingrained cycle, affecting countless individuals seeking to break free and establish healthier future paths for themselves and their families. But you can break this cycle and move toward healing with the help of this book.

Jennette McCurdy was six years old when she had her first acting audition. Her mother’s dream was for her only daughter to become a star, and Jennette would do anything to make her mother happy. So she went along with what Mom called “calorie restriction." She endured extensive at-home makeovers while Mom chided, “Your eyelashes are invisible, okay? You think Dakota Fanning doesn’t tint hers?” She was even showered by Mom until age sixteen while sharing her diaries, email, and all her income. In I’m Glad My Mom Died, Jennette recounts all this in unflinching detail.

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?”

In this breakthrough book, clinical psychologist Lindsay Gibson exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable. You will see how these parents create a sense of neglect and discover ways to heal from the pain and confusion caused by your childhood. By freeing yourself from your parents' emotional immaturity, you can recover your true nature, control how you react to them, and avoid disappointment. Finally, you'll learn how to create positive new relationships so you can build a better life.

Narcissistic abuse creates a tidal wave of confusion, hypervigilance, and overthinking. You have trouble thinking clearly, remembering things, or taking in new information. And because these changes are happening to you, you begin to wonder: What's wrong with me? Why can't I make this relationship work? Am I fundamentally broken? And that's exactly how narcissistic abuse works—it happens so subtly that you believe the insecurities you're experiencing are "you" instead of "what's happening" to you. This audiobook covers unique information related to narcissistic abuse.

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.

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.

What is the aftermath of sexual abuse? A shattered sense of self, ruptured relationships, and deserted dreams. Join Innocence on her journey as she walks wounded, turns wounds to wisdom, and resurrects dreams.

One of five children, Pat watched as her alcoholic mother struggled to get by on charity, cons, and petty crimes. At age seven, Pat was taught to roll drunks for money. At 12, she was targeted for sex by a man eight years her senior; by 13, she was pregnant. By 15, Pat was a mother of two. Alone at 16, Pat was determined to make a better life for her children. But with no job skills and an eighth-grade education, her options were limited. She learned quickly that hustling and humor were the only tools she had to survive.

In this compassionate guide you'll find tips and tools to help you set boundaries with others, honor and validate your emotions, and thrive in the face of life's challenges. You'll discover how to protect yourself from hurtful behavior, stop making excuses for others' limitations, forge healthier relationships, and feel more confident in your life. Most importantly, you'll learn how to stop putting others' needs before your own and manage daily stressors.