We forgive murderers, not pedophiles. Not since Lionel Shriver brought us We Need to Talk About Kevin has a writer delved into the complexities of a disturbed mother/son relationship. Until now. Meet Noah—an A-honor roll student, award-winning swimmer, and small-town star destined for greatness. There weren’t any signs that something was wrong until the day he confesses to molesting little girls during swim team practice. He’s sentenced to eighteen months in a juvenile sexual rehabilitation center. His mother, Adrianne, refuses to turn her back on him despite his horrific crimes, but her husband won’t allow Noah back into their home. In a series of shocking and shattering revelations, Adrianne is forced to make the hardest decision of her life. Just how far will she go to protect her son? Saving Noah challenges everything you think you know about teenage sexual offenders. It will keep you up at night long after you've read the last page, questioning beliefs you once thought were true. Read more

This program is read by the author.A groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that investigates Munchausen by Proxy from the host and creator of the award-winning true crime podcast Nobody Should Believe Me."I devoured this chilling yet critically important book in 48 hours, unable to believe what I was reading. Dunlop and Weber have written a powerful, unflinching deep dive into our country’s systemic failure to protect children from medical abuse."—Stephanie Wrobel, bestselling author of Darling Rose GoldNo bond is more sacred than that between a mother and child. And no one is more sympathetic than a mother whose child faces a life-threatening illness. But what if the mother is the cause of the illness? What if the sympathy is the point?Munchausen by proxy (MBP) has fascinated and horrified both professionals and the general public since this disturbing form of child abuse was first identified. But even as the public has been captivated by these tales of abuse and deception, there remains widespread misinformation and confusion about MBP. Are these mothers unfeeling psychopaths, or sick women who need help? And more important, how can we protect the children whose lives are at stake?The Mother Next Door offers a groundbreaking look at MBP from an unlikely duo: a Seattle novelist whose own family was torn apart by it, and the Texas detective who has worked on more medical child abuse cases than anyone in the nation. Listeners ride along on three high-stakes MPB investigations; through riveting reporting and shocking stories from the family members, friends, and doctors caught in the blast zone of these unthinkable acts, a twisted portrait of motherhood and deceit is revealed.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.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press. Read more

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom clinical psychologist and expert in narcissistic relationships Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a guide to protecting and healing yourself from the daily harms of narcissismAN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVERIt’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.Deeply compassionate and revelatory, It’s Not You examines how narcissists hijack our wellbeing and offers a healing path forward. Drawing on more than 20 years of studying, teaching, and helping clients navigate the landscape of narcissism, Dr. Durvasula unpacks the oft-misunderstood personality, showing how to identify the telltale signs that you may be dealing with a narcissist and protect yourself from their toxic influence. Along the way, you’ll learn how to become gaslight resistant, chip away at the trauma bonds that keep us stuck in these cycles, grieve the losses, create realistic boundaries, learn the fine art of discernment, and recover your sense of self after years of invalidation.Healing and thriving after or even during a narcissistic relationship can be challenging, but it is possible. It's Not You shows that the first step is to stop trying to change the narcissistic person, stop blaming yourself, and start giving yourself permission to foster your autonomy and sense of self outside of this relationship. Read more

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. These people are well-liked; they are often the pillars of the community. Parents, spouses, bosses, and friends who are covert narcissists come across as the nicest people. They can be spiritual leaders, they are moms who bring over casseroles to needy people, they are the bosses who everyone loves and feels so lucky to work for. These relationships are incredibly confusing and damaging. They leave you questioning your own sanity and reality. Even though they are treating you terribly, you wonder if you are the problem, if you are the one to blame. You are filled with constant self-doubt when it comes to these people in your life. When you are around them, you feel confused and muddled inside. You have a hard time seeing clearly. These relationships can bring you to a state of deep depression and complete depletion of energy. You may wonder if you will ever see clearly and heal from these destructive and debilitating relationships. This audiobook will give you hope that you can heal and feel alive again, or maybe for the first time. You will learn what the traits of a covert narcissist are, as well as how they control and manipulate. Your eyes will open, and your experience will be validated. You will also learn ways to heal and actually enjoy life again. Debbie Mirza uses decades of her own experience with covert narcissists as well as her years of practice as a life coach who specializes in helping people recover and heal from these types of relationships. Read more

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What to do when you feel like giving upWhen you said, “I do”, you entered marriage with high hopes, dreaming it would be supremely happy. You never intended for it to be miserable.Millions of couples are struggling in desperate marriages. But the story doesn’t have to end there. Dr. Gary Chapman writes, “I believe that in every troubled marriage, one or both partners can take positive steps that have the potential for changing the emotional climate in their marriage.”Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away, the revised and updated edition of the award-winning Desparate Marriages, teaches you how to:Recognize and reject the myths that hold you captiveBetter understand your spouse’s behaviorTake responsibility for your own thoughts, feelings, and actionsMake choices that can have a lasting, positive impact on you and your spouseAn experienced marriage and family counselor, Gary Chapman speaks to those whose spouse is any of the following:IrresponsibleA workaholicControllingUncommunicativeVerbally abusivePhysically abusiveSexually abusiveUnfaithfulAddicted to alcohol or drugsDepressedMarriage has the same potential to be miserable as it does to be blissful. Listen to Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away to learn how you can turn things around. Read more

Do you have a narcissist, sociopath, or psychopath in your life, or think that you might?Do you continually feel anxious around someone in your life, but can’t pinpoint why?Do conversations seem to go off track, leaving you feeling knocked off balance and confused?Does it feel like they are making your life a living hell, but they insist that you are too sensitive, crazy, or to blame?Perhaps you know you are being manipulated or abused, but don’t know how to make it stop. The Narcissist’s Playbook can help.Some of the topics covered in The Narcissist’s Playbook are:What manipulation is and isn’t.How to spot manipulative behaviors early (and why most people struggle with this).How and why people get caught up with manipulators, and why they have a hard time breaking free.How to identify the emotional “hook” that is keeping you stuck in manipulation and what you can do about it.How to effectively disable manipulation as it is happening.How to identify the common personality traits that are frequently exploited by manipulators.You can take back your life. The Narcissist’s Playbook tells you how. Read more

He says he loves you. So...why does he do that? You've asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to see inside the minds of angry and controlling men---and to change your life. In this groundbreaking book, a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men shows you how to improve, survive, or leave an abusive relationship. You will learn about: The early warning signsTen abusive personality types The role of drugs and alcohol What you can fix, and what you can't How to get out of a relationship safely Read more

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This groundbreaking book includes four books that will teach you from start to finish, everything you need to know about Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency and Complex PTSD, as well as how to recover from each one of them.Book 1: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Learn about different types of narcissists, their personalities, and how they behave so you can spot them. Discover what manipulation tactics narcissists and other toxic people practice to keep you close and how to break free. Learn how to transform your mindset so you have strength to remove yourself from the toxic And much, much more....Book 2: Gaslighting Understand what gaslighting, love bombing and other tactics of abuse the narcissist uses. Learn how to break free and recover from narcissistic abuse. Learn real-world scenarios and phrases between the narcissist and the victims in romantic relationships, friendships, families, the workplace, and more. And much, much more....Book 3: Codependency Recovery Workbook Investigate the 5 primary causes of codependency that may be the root of your symptoms and powerful strategies to deal with them. Understand “The Giver” and “The Taker” roles and how they contribute to the unhealthy dynamic of the relationship. Learn common scenarios of codependent relationships and dialogues to help you understand what it looks like in real life. Take the Codependency Quiz so you can look at your relationship and find codependent tendencies, change your behaviors, and build better relationships. And much, much more….Book 4: Complex PTSD Workbook Learn what Complex PTSD is, where it comes from, and how it differs from PTSD. Discover examples and exercises designed to teach you effective strategies to uncover and overcome past traumatic events. Learn tools to help you rewire your mind so you can overcome the fear and pain that accompany distressing situations. And much, much more….Take action and start your recovery today! Read more

"If your relationship is so bad, why don't you just leave them?""If you were in such an abusive relationship, why did you stay with them for so long?""If you knew you were in a relationship with such a toxic person, why didn't you ask people for help?"If you've ever been asked these questions, aside from being ignorant and hurtful, you'll know it's beyond frustrating. The answer to the above questions, whilst it's complex and often confusing, can be given with two words: trauma bonded. If you find you're in a relationship that you know is so toxic that it's crushing your very being, but you can't bring yourself to leave, you may be in the clutches of a tight trauma bond. If you're constantly feeling on edge, forever working to appease your spouse to little avail and feel like you're constantly being chipped away at with their abusive behavior, then I can understand how emotionally shattering it feels to live this way. If, in the same breath, it breaks your heart to even consider leaving them because you can't imagine life without them, then I can understand that feeling too - because I was trauma bonded to my abusive ex. From my own personal experience and from the experiences other survivors have opened up to me about, this book will cover the following: What trauma bonding really is The seven stages that lead to you becoming trauma bonded The parallels that Stockholm syndrome has with trauma bonding The five stages you go through when you come to accept you're trauma bonded - the cognitive dissonance a trauma bond can cause Breaking free from the traumatic bond This book will also include my own experiences and I'll draw upon those to help you really understand trauma bonding, and let you know that you're not alone in being shackled by this emotionally crippling bond. More importantly, this book will help you understand that the invisible chain that tethers you to your abuser can be broken. Read more

This groundbreaking, therapist-recommended book includes four books (workbooks and guides) that will teach you from start to finish, everything you need to know about Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency and Complex PTSD, as well as how to recover from each one of them.Book 1: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery✔️ Learn about different types of narcissists, their personalities, and how they behave so you can spot them.✔️ Discover what manipulation tactics narcissists and other toxic people practice to keep you close and how to break free.✔️ Learn how to transform your mindset so you have strength to remove yourself from the toxic relationship.✔️ Understand how to recover from the trauma caused by the relationship with a narcissist.✔️ Identify strategies to get on, and stay on, the recovery path and become mentally tough.✔️ Learn how to stop attracting narcissists to ensure any future relationships are healthy ones.✔️ And much, much more...Book 2: Gaslighting✓ Understand what gaslighting, love bombing and other tactics of abuse the narcissist uses.✓ Learn how to break free and recover from narcissistic abuse.✓ Read real-world scenarios and phrases between the narcissist and the victims in romantic relationships, friendships, families, the workplace, and more.✓ Identify the 10 stages of gaslighting which are used to gain control of the victim – how and why it works.✓ Understand simple yet effective strategies to protect yourself from being manipulated and abused.✓ Learn important ways to heal and move on in your relationships regardless of what has happened.✓ And much, much more...Book 3: Codependency Recovery Workbook✓ Investigate the 5 primary causes of codependency that may be the root of your symptoms and powerful strategies to deal with them.✓ Understand “The Giver” and “The Taker” roles and how they contribute to the unhealthy dynamic of the relationship.✓ Read common scenarios of codependent relationships and dialogues to help you understand what it looks like in real life.✓ Take the Codependency Quiz so you can look at your relationship and find codependent tendencies, change your behaviors, and build better relationships.✓ Learn what the 6 types of boundaries are, how to set them without feeling guilty, and how not to relapse.✓ Discover the 7-step plan and learn powerful strategies that will help you recover from being in a codependent relationship✓And much, much more…Book 4: Complex PTSD Workbook✔️ Learn what Complex PTSD is, where it comes from, and how it differs from PTSD.✔️ Discover examples and exercises designed to teach you effective strategies to uncover and overcome past traumatic events.✔️ Learn tools to help you rewire your mind so you can overcome the fear and pain that accompany distressing situations.✔️ Read insightful prompts and reflections to help you work through C-PTSD and regain emotional control.✔️ Learn how to stop avoidance techniques you are subconsciously using in daily life which only keep you from progressing.✔️ And much, much more…Recognizing the problem is the first step towards recovery, but you must take action, and you must take it now. This workbook and guide will help change your mindset so that you can set yourself free but only you can take action."As a Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, I’ve helped clients heal in various settings such as substance abuse treatment centers and even their homes...This book will help you understand what you’ve been through and help you lay the foundation for reclaiming your life. A true “must read” for any trauma survivor."-Trauma Psychotherapist John Boswell, MSW, LCSWStart the journey to recovery today. Click the "Buy Now" button to begin. Read more

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This book chronicles the unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. It is the story of Dave Pelzer, who was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played tortuous, unpredictable games--games that left him nearly dead. He had to learn how to play his mother's games in order to survive because she no longer considered him a son, but a slave; and no longer a boy, but an "it." Dave's bed was an old army cot in the basement, and his clothes were torn and raunchy. When his mother allowed him the luxury of food, it was nothing more than spoiled scraps that even the dogs refused to eat. The outside world knew nothing of his living nightmare. He had nothing or no one to turn to, but his dreams kept him alive--dreams of someone taking care of him, loving him and calling him their son. Read more

As far as Jennifer can remember, her father was abusive but her mother wasn’t always. She remembers a time when she felt loved by her mother. All that changed when Jennifer was 11. Her mother snapped and became a monster like her father was. Then they turned on her. Jennifer fought to become who she wanted to be, and not who her parents were trying to make her be. She refused to allow the torture change her, like it changed her mother. This is the story of Jennifer’s past, how she got through it, and how she survived it all. Read more

As seen on the Youtube channel Soft White Underbelly“Strength beyond the Shadows is a raw, hard-truth, light-shining-bright-into-some-dark-places story few have the courage to reveal and Seth is on an undeniable quest to change lives.”—NICK LAVERY, Green Beret, U.S. Army Special Forces, Founder / CEO, Precision Components LLCSeth Gehle's story is a testament to the courage and strength within each of us to overcome adversity and our personal traumas. For nearly sixteen years, Seth suffered unspeakable crimes and endured tragedy that no human should have to face. Growing up in a broken home filled with abuse and neglect, a young Seth left and found himself further down the path to hell.In this painfully honest account, Seth describes the horrific trauma and sexual abuse he withstood as a child. Seth’s story is all too common. What makes him an anomaly is his willingness to recount his experiences, bringing understanding of not only what he endured but the devastating aftermath suffered by millions who are victims of childhood trauma.Through an unrelenting will to survive, Seth fought for his life and discovered the power of the human spirit. His ability to articulate the darkest moments of his life as well as his courage to live beyond such horrendous suffering are found within the pages of Strength beyond the Shadows. Read more

This groundbreaking, therapist-recommended book includes four books (workbooks and guides) that will teach you from start to finish, everything you need to know about Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency and Complex PTSD, as well as how to recover from each one of them.Book 1: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery✔️ Learn about different types of narcissists, their personalities, and how they behave so you can spot them.✔️ Discover what manipulation tactics narcissists and other toxic people practice to keep you close and how to break free.✔️ Learn how to transform your mindset so you have strength to remove yourself from the toxic relationship.✔️ Understand how to recover from the trauma caused by the relationship with a narcissist.✔️ Identify strategies to get on, and stay on, the recovery path and become mentally tough.✔️ Learn how to stop attracting narcissists to ensure any future relationships are healthy ones.✔️ And much, much more...Book 2: Gaslighting✓ Understand what gaslighting, love bombing and other tactics of abuse the narcissist uses.✓ Learn how to break free and recover from narcissistic abuse.✓ Read real-world scenarios and phrases between the narcissist and the victims in romantic relationships, friendships, families, the workplace, and more.✓ Identify the 10 stages of gaslighting which are used to gain control of the victim – how and why it works.✓ Understand simple yet effective strategies to protect yourself from being manipulated and abused.✓ Learn important ways to heal and move on in your relationships regardless of what has happened.✓ And much, much more...Book 3: Codependency Recovery Workbook✓ Investigate the 5 primary causes of codependency that may be the root of your symptoms and powerful strategies to deal with them.✓ Understand “The Giver” and “The Taker” roles and how they contribute to the unhealthy dynamic of the relationship.✓ Read common scenarios of codependent relationships and dialogues to help you understand what it looks like in real life.✓ Take the Codependency Quiz so you can look at your relationship and find codependent tendencies, change your behaviors, and build better relationships.✓ Learn what the 6 types of boundaries are, how to set them without feeling guilty, and how not to relapse.✓ Discover the 7-step plan and learn powerful strategies that will help you recover from being in a codependent relationship✓And much, much more…Book 4: Complex PTSD Workbook✔️ Learn what Complex PTSD is, where it comes from, and how it differs from PTSD.✔️ Discover examples and exercises designed to teach you effective strategies to uncover and overcome past traumatic events.✔️ Learn tools to help you rewire your mind so you can overcome the fear and pain that accompany distressing situations.✔️ Read insightful prompts and reflections to help you work through C-PTSD and regain emotional control.✔️ Learn how to stop avoidance techniques you are subconsciously using in daily life which only keep you from progressing.✔️ And much, much more…Recognizing the problem is the first step towards recovery, but you must take action, and you must take it now. This workbook and guide will help change your mindset so that you can set yourself free but only you can take action."As a Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, I’ve helped clients heal in various settings such as substance abuse treatment centers and even their homes...This book will help you understand what you’ve been through and help you lay the foundation for reclaiming your life. A true “must read” for any trauma survivor."-Trauma Psychotherapist John Boswell, MSW, LCSWStart the journey to recovery today. Click the "Buy Now" button to begin. Read more

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom clinical psychologist and expert in narcissistic relationships Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a guide to protecting and healing yourself from the daily harms of narcissismAN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVERIt’s not always easy to tell when you’re dealing with a narcissistic person. One day they draw you in with their charm and charisma, the next they gaslight you, wreck your self-esteem, and leave you wondering, What should I have done differently? As Dr. Ramani explains in It’s Not You, the answer is: absolutely nothing.Just as a tiger can’t change its stripes, a narcissist will not stop manipulating and invalidating you, no matter how much you try to appease them. The first step toward healing from their toxic influence—and to protect yourself from future harm—is to accept that you are not to blame for their behavior.Drawing on more than two decades of studying the landscape of narcissism and working with survivors, Dr. Ramani explores how narcissists hijack our well-being and offers a healing path forward. Unpacking the oft-misunderstood personality, she reveals the telltale behavioral patterns that indicate you may be dealing with a narcissist. Along the way, you’ll learn how to become gaslight resistant, chip away at the trauma bonds that keep you stuck in the cycle, grieve the loss of these painful relationships, create and maintain realistic boundaries, discern unhelpful behaviors from narcissistic behaviors, and recover your sense of self after constant invalidation.Thriving after, or even during, a narcissistic relationship can be challenging, but It’s Not You shows you it is possible. Dr. Ramani invites you to stop blaming yourself and trying to change the narcissistic person, and to start giving yourself permission to let go of their hold on you and finally embrace your true self. Read more

Have you endlessly searched online trying to make sense of their behaviour? Hoping to understand how they treat you. ‘Is it normal?’ ‘Why does it hurt so much?’ Or perhaps you feel conflicted because you think their behaviour is unacceptable, but you question your judgement. You ask yourself,‘Is it me?’‘Am I too sensitive?’‘Am I crazy?’Was It Even Abuse? was written by Emma Rose Byham, founder of The Personal Growth Project and Instagram community (@thepersonalgrowth.project) to support you in working through the chronic confusion and self-doubt experienced after emotional and psychological abuse. This book explores:The answers to key questions that create confusionHow minor incidents can be significantly abusiveIdentifying abusive behaviour, trauma responses and the abusive dynamicReducing conflict between the potential and reality of the relationshipReframing core beliefs about relationships and loveEmma helps you to restore clarity by breaking down a complex topic, supporting you to stop doubting what you’ve experienced, facilitate self-compassion for how you’ve been affected, reduce the inner conflict of who you understand them to be, and shift focus onto personal growth and building healthy relationships.ABOUT THE AUTHOREmma founded The Personal Growth Project in 2017 to support the growth of survivors of emotional and psychological abuse, through her writing and her mentoring. She has established a large online community, and her social media posts have become a source of providing clarity. Her gift is to put into words an experience that is often hard to describe.Emma’s background is working with young people who have experienced abuse, to help them recognise healthy and unhealthy bonds in their relationships, and to help them gain confidence and clarity. Emma has since studied Counselling and will complete her Psychology degree in 2023. She trained in integrative therapeutic counselling, combining person-centered, psychodynamic and CBT methods. She has in-depth knowledge of the experiences of abuse which has been gained through attending courses, first person accounts, self-teaching and personal experience. Read more

What to do when you feel like giving upWhen you said, “I do,” you entered marriage with high hopes, dreaming it would be supremely happy. You never intended it to be miserable.Millions of couples are struggling in desperate marriages. But the story doesn’t have to end there. Dr. Gary Chapman writes, “I believe that in every troubled marriage, one or both partners can take positive steps that have the potential for changing the emotional climate in their marriage.”Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away, the revised and updated edition of the award-winning Desparate Marriages, teaches you how to:Recognize and reject the myths that hold you captiveBetter understand your spouse’s behaviorTake responsibility for your own thoughts, feelings, and actionsMake choices that can have a lasting, positive impact on you and your spouseAn experienced marriage and family counselor, Gary Chapman speaks to those whose spouse is any of the following:IrresponsibleA workaholicControllingUncommunicativeVerbally abusivePhysically abusiveSexually abusiveUnfaithfulAddicted to alcohol or drugsDepressedMarriage has the same potential to be miserable as it does to be blissful. Read Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away to learn how you can turn things around. Read more