Novedades

Have you ever spent time with someone who seems to make every conversation about themselves? Maybe they constantly talk about their accomplishments, need to be the center of attention, rarely admit when they’re wrong, and seem baffled—or even annoyed—when others express pain or vulnerability. They might appear charming to the outside world, but behind closed doors, interactions with them can feel draining, one-sided, or downright confusing. If this sounds familiar, you may have encountered someone with narcissistic traits.

A unique survivor memoir. Essays that range from heartwarming to brutal. Individual trigger warnings (TW) allow listeners to practice self-care. Washington State native Mary Knight, MSW, experienced various forms of child sex trafficking, sometimes in her own home. Her parents were her pimps. Knight's current life is filled with safety, love, joy, and children. Happily married, she is a child advocate, a foster parent, and a grandmother.

Are you afraid to feel good? Do you see everyone else pursuing their right to happiness yet feel held back? Do you feel alone, strange or that there’s something wrong with you? Here’s the good news: None of these feelings are true! This is how people feel after a childhood as the scapegoat to a narcissistic parent. These parents require this child to feel bad so that they don’t have to. Scapegoat children learn it is psychologically dangerous to feel good about who they are. This book lays out three steps to finally make it safe to feel good about yourself.

You feel drained. Confused. Unseen. They never yelled. They never hit you. But somehow, you lost yourself. They made you doubt your memory. Your emotions. Your instincts. And even now, after everything, you still question whether it was really abuse—because it didn’t look like what people usually call abuse. But deep down, you know: something was deeply wrong. This is what covert narcissistic abuse does. It’s invisible, manipulative, and designed to make you feel like the problem. You gave more, stayed longer, tried harder—hoping things would change. But they never did.

To others, Dr. Lawrence Mieczkowski (Dr. Mitch) was a successful physician, caring father, and good husband—but inwardly, he was suffering from deep despair. When the 1999 Columbine shootings triggered a descent into near madness, he lost his ability to fight off the demons dragging him further into the darkness of depression and hopelessness. Something had to be done.

This book is about abuse within the walls of the church. Oftentimes we seem to think, as a Christian, we’re exempt from some things. Well, let me say, at least I did. Especially abuse.

Annie Lane has heard it all — from marital hardships to workplace disputes, family turmoil to household annoyances — and she has been trusted for decades to give thoughtful, helpful advice. No problem is too big or too small for her tackle with her reliable honesty and wit. In her second anthology, Annie takes on the topic of infidelity from every angle: the ones who cheat, the ones who are cheated on, the ones who are confided in and the ones affected by the fallout. Relationships are messy. There are no one-size-fits-all solutions. Let Annie give you the compassion you crave and the ...

On a cold winter night, a high-profile communications consultant in the DC Metropolitan Area finds herself in the center of an attempted murder plot - with the intent to frame her for the crime. Faced with the ultimate betrayal and the greatest personal and professional battle of her life, Natasha T. Brown leaned on her faith in God and discovered 10 blessings within her darkest moments. Reinforced by scripture and solidified through family bonds and friendships, 10 Blessings of Betrayal is an inspirational journey of healing and triumph. TO REQUEST A PAPERBACK COPY OF THIS BOOK, VISIT ...

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.

Hay un momento en el que la niebla se disipa, en el que finalmente ves que el amor por el que luchaste tan duro nunca fue tan seguro, tan real ni tan profundo como te merecías. Y aunque duele, darte cuenta de ello es tu liberación. Esta poderosa experiencia de audio incluye cinco charlas motivadoras diseñadas para ayudarte a recuperar tu autoestima, ganar claridad después de un amor tóxico y volver a recuperar tu poder con la cabeza bien alta.

As John Henry Clark notes in his book, Dying, as we get older we start to think about our own mortality. Those thoughts become even stronger as our parents age. It’s usually around this time we realize that time is no longer on our side, and if we really want to know more about our parents and the legacy they want to leave, we need to talk to them. Now. That’s exactly what Clark decided to do. Now in his fifties – with his father in his seventies – he sets out to record his father’s memories and his conversations with him and to put them into this touching slice-of-life memoir. ...

Family should love unconditionally and treat you with respect. If they only love you when you accept their disrespectful and manipulative ways – they are using “love” as a bargaining chip, which makes it abuse, not love. Do you have to give yourself a pep talk before visiting a family member because they are so negative? How long will you tolerate the belittling “jokes”, snide comments, being ignored at family functions or not invited at all? How many times will you rebuild your battered self-esteem after family visits? Making a decision to step away from family takes time and ...

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.

One Saturday in 2010, David's mother struck more than twenty blows to the back of her husband's head with a hammer after thirty years of abuse. She then washed the dirty dishes from the lunch she had just cooked and left the house. In those few minutes, David's life was changed forever. Over the next decade, he led the fight to overturn her conviction; and in doing so he not only freed his mother and helped change the legal system, but also became a voice for the countless victims of coercive control across the country.

Are you being manipulated without even realizing it? Do you constantly doubt yourself, feel trapped in toxic relationships, or struggle to break free from emotional control? You're not alone-and it's not your fault. Manipulators use dark psychology, gaslighting, and covert emotional manipulation to control, deceive, and dominate others. Whether it's a toxic partner, a controlling boss, or a deceptive friend, these tactics can leave you feeling powerless, confused, and emotionally drained. But once you understand their game, you take back control.

What is legacy, and how will I leave one? Betsy Armstrong asks herself this question after her forty-six-year-old mother dies with a list of regrets and her stepfather completely disinherits her. Alone, Betsy sets about building a life of no regrets: becoming a marathon runner and Ironman triathlete, quitting a cushy corporate job to lead a life of service, and overcoming a crippling fear of commitment to marry. Still, she’s always running from the grief she can’t escape.

Empower yourself to transform relationships and thrive … even if anxious attachments and toxic cycles have marred your past. Do emotional swings and relationship hurdles constantly weigh on your mind? Are you worn down by repeated conflicts or struggling with trust that seems impossible to build? Do you want to break free from the cycles of emotional hurt, moving towards genuine connection and growth? These struggles are far more common than you think!

These pages rescue you from an abusive relationship. When Sarah met Luis he was charming, funny, and smart. He doted on her and wanted to spend every waking moment with her. She felt seen, loved. With each day they spent together, Sarah fell deeper into his web. As their relationship progressed, Sarah realized Luis wasn’t the man she thought he was. As Luis settled into a career in law enforcement, he became more and more abusive to her and his family. Luis’s behavior began to escalate. Sarah struggled to protect herself and her children from the monster in her home. When Sarah left him...

Los narcisistas son maestros de la manipulación; distorsionan tus recuerdos, sabotean tu percepción y crean un estado de ansiedad constante. Con cada día que pasa, la confianza en tu juicio se desmorona. Para ellos, la manipulación es una guerra silenciosa y, si no se controla, es una batalla destructiva que no te das cuenta que estás librando hasta que el daño ya está hecho.

Jennifer Weist: lautstarke Stimme gegen Rassismus, Misogynie und Queerfeindlichkeit, Kraftpaket auf der Bühne, in jeder Hinsicht eine Frau mit Haltung. Aber wo kommt sie her, wie ist sie zu der starken und selbstbewussten Person geworden, die sie ist? In ihrem Memoir lässt sie nichts aus: Sie erzählt ungeschönt von ihrer Kindheit ohne Vater, von Drogenerfahrungen und sexualisierter Gewalt.