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Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them - in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean - and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no", and be assertive without offending others? Licensed counselor, sought-after relationship expert, and one of the most influential therapists on Instagram Nedra Glover Tawwab demystifies this complex topic for today's world.

In From Abuse in Disguise: No More Love in Lies, Randall Fame rips the mask off toxic relationships and reveals the truth behind hidden abuse, gaslighting, and trauma bonds. With unflinching honesty and spiritual depth, he guides listeners through the shadows of emotional pain toward the breakthrough of healing and real love.

If you’ve ever felt emotionally drained, manipulated, or confused by someone in your life—whether it’s a partner, co-worker, boss, family member or friend—this book is for you. The Co-Narcissist Handbook is not a deep dive into the drama of narcissism. It’s your clear, practical go-to guide for actionable steps to reclaim your life. As a licensed mental health counselor, psychotherapist Sherry Bishop, M.S., L.M.H.C. brings over 40 years of clinical experience and a decade of specialized work with narcissistic dynamics.

Author, speaker, and addiction recovery expert Caroline Beidler offers friends and family the gift of being able to understand the recovery lifestyle—a way of life that goes beyond anonymous meetings in church basements and fosters a sense of well-being, healthy coping strategies, discovering new passions, and nurturing a deep personal faith.

In this long-awaited book, Van Derbur, a former Miss America, tells the story of how she was sexually violated by her father from age 5 to age 18. She was 53 years old before she was able to speak the words in public: "I am an incest survivor." She opened the door for tens of thousands of sexual abuse survivors to speak the words, many for the first time, within their own families and communities.

“I Dated A Psychopath And Lived” is part of my story, a story about a regular guy and his tumultuous relationship with Rose. I begin by stating that every story has five sides: my truth, my people's truth, Rose's truth, her people's truth, and the actual truth, which I believe “my truth” best aligns with the actual truth. I recount my initial attraction to Rose, an outgoing and beautiful woman, and how we quickly became involved. Despite an internal initial rule against dating coworkers, I pursue Rose, captivated by her energy and beauty.

Dans ce récit sensible et poignant, porté par une plume magnifique, Flavie Flament brise le silence et évoque la trahison des adultes qui lui ont ravi son innocence. C'est aussi l'histoire d'une renaissance. Un livre rare, où la force de l'écriture est au service d'un combat. Un combat citoyen, car « faire du mal à un enfant, c'est faire du mal au monde de demain ».

في هذا الكتاب تحلل المؤلفة سوزان فورورد بنية العلاقة التي يهدمها الاستغلال لتقدم لضحايا الابتزاز الأدوات التي يحتاجون اليها للدفاع عن أنفسهم وبأسلوب واضح ومباشر تبين الخطوات المحددة التي يمكن للقراء اتخاذها وتقدم قوائم مرجعية وسيناريوهات ممارسة وأساليب اتصال حازمة من شأنها أن تقوي العلاقات وتحطم دائرة الابتزاز الى الأبد فهو كتاب مفيد وموجه لأي شخص يشعر بأنه خاضع لاحتياجات شخص آخر وبكائه وتهديداته .

Una familia aparentemente feliz de seis hermanos, con unos valores religiosos admirables, escondía el horror del maltrato físico y emocional. Ruby Franke, quien se postulaba como madre perfecta, era en realidad la personificación de una pesadilla: castigos desmesurados, abuso y un chantaje emocional espeluznante era lo que los hermanos Franke recibían si no saciaban la sed de likes y suscriptores de su madre.

Dating violence isn’t just an adult issue—it’s a dangerous and all-too-common reality for young girls today. Abusive partners come from every background, creating a web that can trap anyone, regardless of wealth or status. But why do so many stay caught in these toxic relationships? And how can we help them break free?

If you've experienced trauma, your nervous system may be stuck in "fight-or-flight" mode—leading to symptoms such as hypervigilance, extreme anxiety, and distrust of others. You may struggle with intense emotions, or have nightmares and flashbacks. And you may even experience physical symptoms such as an upset stomach, a pounding heart, or shakiness. This compassionate guide offers a breakthrough approach to bring your mind and body back into balance.

Are you struggling to make sense of your reality, constantly questioning your feelings and perceptions? Do you feel isolated and emotionally drained from the turmoil of a relationship with a narcissist? Are you ready to break free from the confusion and start your journey toward clarity and strength? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you're not alone. Survivors of narcissistic abuse often face similar struggles. Fortunately, change is possible when you apply the transformative strategies found in this book.

Here's the truth of the matter. If that’s where you are at this moment, you’re not alone. I was in your shoes. I felt those things. I worried about the same exact things. The words "gaslighting" and “emotional abuse” weren’t in my vocabulary back then. I was young and in my first “real” relationship. I didn't have the language or the relationship experience to describe how I was slowly losing trust in my perceptions or how my confidence was eroding one heartbreak at a time. I didn’t recognize the manipulation. His yo-yo treatment was commonplace.

Fans of Fourteen: A Daughter’s Memoir will love this follow-up title. Here is what happened next. In the mid-1970s, Leslie Nack’s family returned from sailing to French Polynesia and began the integration process into American life again, which included being tossed back and forth between an alcoholic, mentally ill mother and an abusive, overbearing father. To find love and acceptance, Leslie chases a myth that throws her into the path of nefarious older men, where she eventually falls into drug and alcohol addiction.

‘The Grip of Childhood Sexual Abuse’ tells the story of our healing journey to overcome the impacts of our abuse. Tragically victims unknowingly accrue many syndromes and disorders as a direct result of enduring sexual abuse over a long period of time. We believe we can help victims by sharing what we've learned. Through recognizing our own strengths, we can encourage others to shed the self-limiting beliefs trauma survivors often unconsciously own.

Overcome abuse, trauma, and discover your true self. What can we learn from our abuse and trauma? We often see the events of abuse and trauma and get caught up in our victimhood and what was done to us. But what if this is a wake-up call? What if abuse and trauma are the catatlysts to self-discovery and a pathway for restoration and healing?

Every day, someone is trying to influence you—and not always for your benefit. At work, at home, in relationships, and even in everyday encounters with strangers, manipulation is everywhere. It’s in the friendly coworker who makes you feel guilty for saying no, the partner who keeps shifting the rules, the relative who plays the victim to get their way, and the salesperson who creates false urgency to push you into a decision. Most people don’t see it happening until it’s too late. By then, they’ve already given away their time, their trust, their resources—or their power.

For years, I didn’t know I was traumatized. I thought I was just too emotional, too sensitive, too needy. I had panic attacks I couldn’t explain, burned out from people-pleasing, and kept ending up in relationships that drained me. I minimized everything: “It wasn’t that bad.” But the truth? I was living with Complex PTSD. And it didn’t matter how hard I worked, meditated, or journaled - it kept coming back.

Fühlst du dich oft ausgelaugt, frustriert oder überfordert im Umgang mit Menschen, die dir das Leben schwer machen?„Souverän mit schwierigen Menschen“ ist dein praktischer Begleiter für mehr innere Stärke und klare Grenzen. Lerne, Manipulation zu erkennen, dich vor emotionaler Ausbeutung zu schützen und in jeder Situation gelassen zu bleiben – egal, wem du begegnest. Mira Hoffmann zeigt dir in einfachen Schritten, wie du typische Verhaltensmuster schwieriger Menschen erkennst, souverän darauf reagierst und gesunde Grenzen setzt.

Do you constantly feel drained, guilty, or second-guessing yourself after dealing with certain people? Do words like gaslighting, guilt-tripping, love bombing, or silent treatment hit a little too close to home? If so, you may be entangled with toxic people—and this audiobook is your way out. In Break Free from Toxic People, Zach Apple delivers a direct, one-hour survival guide to spotting red flags, shutting down manipulation, and reclaiming your peace. Whether it’s a partner, parent, friend, or coworker, toxic individuals thrive on control.