Childhood Trauma

With poignant prose and a deeply authentic personal story, this harrowing account exposes the stark and painful realities of childhood abuse, painting a heart-breaking picture of the lasting pain and fear that it inflicts on its victims. Spanning 30 years, in this coming-of-age memoir, author Christina Vitagliano recounts in vivid detail the frightening nights spent when her father loomed in the doorway of her bedroom, along with the psychological toll that the relentless familial abuse took on her psyche.

A simple car accident changed the path of six-year-old Sean Rogers’ life forever. His single mother checked into the hospital as a vibrant young woman and checked out as a full-blown opioid addict. From that day forward, Sean’s life became a silent nightmare of abuse, neglect, chronic hunger, and slow, helpless withdrawal from everything and everyone he loved.

Adult Sons of Narcissistic Fathers is a compassionate, informative, and practical guide designed specifically for men who are grappling with the lasting effects of having a narcissistic father. This book delves into the unique challenges faced by sons of narcissistic fathers, offering a safe space to explore the impact of narcissistic abuse on self-worth, trust, and the ability to form meaningful connections.

Wise and embodied, fearless and necessary, Being (Sick) Enough is both a wild awakening and a love letter to your whole self: the pains and suffering, joys and brightness, and vital connections that hold each of us as we navigate what it means to be here, like this, right now.

Most people are familiar with PTSD. But many have not heard of complex PTSD and developmental trauma disorder. As adults, many of us experience symptoms of anxiety and depression. We feel chronically stressed. We have trouble trusting others, or we may even experience feelings of paranoia in our relationships with others. We struggle to define what it is that is bothering us, and we struggle to find ways effective ways to treat it.

You are not a victim of your past Dr Ben Furman is a world-renowned expert on mental health and spokesperson for innovative, strength-based and solution-focused approaches to helping people overcome problems and difficulties. In this international bestseller he questions the conventional myth that a difficult childhood automatically leads to troublesome adulthood. Never too late to have a happy childhood helps you to see your past with new eyes, not as the root of all your difficulties, but rather as a resource that help you have a good life. The book instills hope and convinces you that ...

Some parents are plain mean, mentally, emotionally, and physically abusive, manipulative, lying and cold blooded towards their children. They are the kind of parents that you would rather live without than live with; parents you want to distance yourself from and forget that they exist because every time you talk to them, they bring their vile of mean comments, arguments, bring you down, and find opportunities to be aggressive even when not necessary.

If you were raised by emotionally immature parents, you know that unpacking your childhood isn’t easy. You were made to feel like your feelings didn’t matter, while your parent or parents’ feelings were of paramount importance. You may have been neglected emotionally, gaslit, or had your boundaries crossed time and time again. In Emotionally Immature Parents: A Recovery Workbook for Adult Children, you’ll work through all of these experiences and more as you unpack your childhood, and practice creating boundaries with your parents in the present day.

Have you ever waited for someone so long that you forgot who you were without the waiting? This book is for the daughters who sat on metaphorical porches, waiting for a father who never returned—not physically, emotionally, or fully. In He Never Came Back, and I Stopped Waiting, Sienna Thorne takes us on an intimate, emotionally raw journey through the invisible wounds left by an emotionally absent father. With poetic storytelling, this book explores how a missing father figure silently rewrites a daughter’s understanding of love, connection, and self-worth. It shows how these wounds ...

Dana Trent is only a preschooler the first time she uses a razor blade to cut up weed and fill dime bags for her schizophrenic father, King. While King struggles with his unmedicated psychosis, Dana’s mother, the Lady, a cold and self-absorbed woman whose personality disorders rule the home, guards large bricks of drugs from the safety of their squalid trailer. But when the Lady impulsively plucks Dana from the Midwest and moves the two of them south, their fresh start results in homelessness and bankruptcy.

About The Novel Nothing is as it seems when Tom hires a mysterious woman to work at his shop. After he loses contact with her, their brief bond eventually leads him to set out with his detective brother to find her… Take Me To Nirvana is a beautifully crafted novel that celebrates hope and courage. It is a raw, powerful story that follows the sudden disappearance of Amber, a young woman struggling to reconcile a haunting past with her new chance at a normal life. The book delves deep into her troubled mind, and the strange, sometimes gruesome challenges she faces in finding closure. A ...

On the eve of World War I, the wily Sebastian Cleavor is called to the mysterious Valley, a prosperous rural community located in the heart of California’s Wine Country. Sebastian hopes to make his fortune in the Valley, but he must contend with the powerful Garson family, who have farmed the land for generations.Sebastian brings with him two daughters. The eldest, Victoria, hopes to emulate her father. But the younger daughter, Evelyn, connects with the Valley on a spiritual level. Evelyn immediately catches the attention of two younger men. There’s Thomas Garson, the sweet-natured son...

"Who you are is not who you really are. Who you really are is who you were before you were born." Why do hurt people hurt others? What creates the cycle of pain and trauma in our lives? In this book, these thought-provoking questions are explored deeply, revealing the intricate patterns that stem from childhood trauma. “I Am Who I Am” examines how individuals who have experienced trauma such as bullying, abuse, or rejection often find themselves repeating these painful cycles just to feel in control of their lives. It investigates the idea that trauma creates shadows and voids in our ...

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey of healing and resilience? "Childhood Trauma Healing" is your essential guide to navigating the complexities of childhood trauma and finding pathways to recovery. This comprehensive book delves deep into the various forms of childhood trauma. You'll gain a thorough understanding of how these traumatic experiences shape brain development, affect physical health, and influence social relationships.

Valentine Monroe's riveting reflection begins in the 1940s in New York. She and her mother flee to Texas after Valentine is severely injured by her babysitter's boyfriend. Traumatized and vulnerable, she is inspired by stalwart Aunt Nona's love and guidance. Believing that trouble is in the past, she is blindsided by devastating loss and a subsequent abduction attempt. Feeling powerless over her future as a helpless target for evil, she is haunted and weighed down by her past. Once she refuses to be a pathetic, joyless victim, she sets on a path of healing and renewal determined to break ...

Are you struggling to overcome childhood abuse and trauma? This book is meant to lead you out of the darkness and set your feet on a firm path to recovery. Learning to live free beyond the pain and negative patterns created by childhood abuse can be a long and arduous process. This compassionate, inspirational guide is filled with steps, tips, and methods to escape your past and build a beautiful new future.

"The Keeper: A Story of Love, Healing, and Redemption" Dr. Christopher Seacrest was the epitome of success - a renowned surgeon with a perfect life. But when he meets Caitlin Rosenberry, a seemingly insignificant post-stroke patient, his carefully crafted façade begins to crumble. Fate brings them together time and time again, leading to a chain of events that will change their lives forever. As Dr. Seacrest finds himself falling for Caitlin, she pushes him away, determined to never see him again. But as their paths continue to cross, he can no longer ignore his own emotional healing. ...

Mrs. Hallelujah shares how the childhood trauma that kept her bound for years vanished at the sound of praise! Find out how it’s done in this dramatic rendition of Praise No Matter What Happens. Praise opens the door and allows God to fill the inner depths of the heart. Imagine what this one principle can do for your life, your health, and the people you come in contact with every day. May it motivate and affirm a way of thinking about God beyond the unfortunate events you face, for He is the answer to every problem no matter what happens.

Are you ready to unlock the power of inner child healing to transform your relationships? In this audiobook, you will embark on a transformative journey that focuses on healing your inner child, the cornerstone of both your personal growth and relationship growth. This guide illuminates the often overlooked impact of insecure attachment styles—such as anxious and avoidant patterns—on our relationships and emotional well-being.

Seven-year-old little girls love their daddy. Kathy was no exception, so when her daddy started paying “special” attention to her, she felt “special” in turn. Her daddy loved her.
Few betrayals run as deep as the betrayal of being sexually abused throughout your childhood by the man you should have been able to trust with your life. For Kathy, the betrayal ran deeper because when she finally found the courage to start speaking out about what her abuser did to her, her family responded by labeling her a liar and a troublemaker. Kathy didn’t stop speaking out, though.