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This incredible autobiography of Christiane F. provides a vivid portrait of teen friendship, drug abuse, and alienation in and around Berlin's notorious Zoo Station. Christiane's rapid descent into heroin abuse and prostitution is shocking, but the boredom, longing for acceptance, thrilling risks, and even her musical obsessions are familiar to everyone. Previously published in Germany and the US to critical acclaim, Zest's new translation includes original photographs of Christiane and her friends. Read more

A New York Times best seller and one of 2019's best-reviewed books, a poetic memoir and call to action from the award-winning author of Speak, Laurie Halse Anderson!Best-selling author Laurie Halse Anderson is known for the unflinching way she writes about and advocates for survivors of sexual assault. Now, inspired by her fans and enraged by how little in our culture has changed since her groundbreaking novel Speak was first published 20 years ago, she has written a poetry memoir that is as vulnerable as it is rallying, as timely as it is timeless. In free verse, Anderson shares reflections, rants, and calls to action woven between deeply personal stories from her life that she's never written about before. Described as "powerful", "captivating", and "essential" in the nine starred reviews it's received, this must-listen memoir is being hailed as one of 2019's best books for teens and adults. A denouncement of our society's failures and a love letter to all the people with the courage to say #MeToo and #TimesUp, whether aloud, online, or only in their own hearts, Shout speaks truth to power in a loud, clear voice - and once you hear it, it is impossible to ignore. Read more

The Sexual Trauma Workbook for Teen Girls offers healing, real-life stories from survivors and powerful, evidence-based tools to help you reclaim your life after sexual abuse or trauma. If you’ve been sexually abused or experienced sexual trauma, you may feel confused, angry, ashamed, and unable to move forward emotionally. You're not alone. Like many teens who’ve been abused, you may be tempted to keep the secret locked deep inside and feel uncomfortable discussing your struggles with others. If so, this book can help you find your voice.This empowering workbook will help you move past your trauma and serve as a comforting reminder that you are strong and resilient. Healing is possible—and with healing, comes victory. In this book, you’ll find true stories from other teen survivors, and in reading the stories you’ll find reassurance in knowing you aren’t alone in your experiences. You’ll also find practical and proven-effective strategies and exercises to help promote emotional healing and reclaim your sense of self.Sexual abuse or trauma may be a part of your past, but it doesn’t need to define who you are now. This book will help you as you start on the path toward healing so you can move forward with confidence. Read more

A New York Times bestseller and one of 2019's best-reviewed books, a poetic memoir and call to action from the award-winning author of Speak, Laurie Halse Anderson!Bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson is known for the unflinching way she writes about, and advocates for, survivors of sexual assault. Now, inspired by her fans and enraged by how little in our culture has changed since her groundbreaking novel Speak was first published twenty years ago, she has written a poetry memoir that is as vulnerable as it is rallying, as timely as it is timeless. In free verse, Anderson shares reflections, rants, and calls to action woven between deeply personal stories from her life that she's never written about before. Described as "powerful," "captivating," and "essential" in the nine starred reviews it's received, this must-read memoir is being hailed as one of 2019's best books for teens and adults. A denouncement of our society's failures and a love letter to all the people with the courage to say #MeToo and #TimesUp, whether aloud, online, or only in their own hearts, SHOUT speaks truth to power in a loud, clear voice-- and once you hear it, it is impossible to ignore. Read more

Help your teen better manage social anxiety, make more friends, and feel more comfortable in social situations. Discover fun and easy-to-grasp social skills tailored for today’s teen!Does your teen avoid eye contact, stay silent in group settings, or cling to their phone?Are they finding it hard to make new friends and constantly dealing with social anxiety, despite trying all the usual advice with no success?And how often have you heard "I'm fine" or "I don't feel like going" or "I'll be fine on my own" when you know they're struggling with social anxiety?Imagine if they could replace those words with social skills to boost their self confidence and comfort…Picture them stepping into social situations more comfortably and building meaningful connections. and friendships.Wouldn't it be amazing to see them finally be themselves and enjoy their social life?The Essential Social Skills Handbook for Teens is your guide to making this a reality.Here's a sneak peek of what you'll discover:The 1 sentence overhaul that can skyrocket their conversational impact, making listeners hang on every word.An exercise SO Powerful, EVEN the U.S. Navy Seals unit uses it to remain calm under pressure.The 2-minute daily ritual that's designed to boost self-esteem and prepare your teen for social challenges.The 8 magic phrases that can defuse tension, win friends, and influence peers in any setting.The hack to decode the language of emotions: Understand triggers and responses to sculpt rewarding interactions.How to navigate common teen pitfalls with grace: From FOMO to online echo chambers, be prepared and proactive.How to maximize digital platforms for genuine connections, while building defenses against cyber pitfalls.Free goal setting and planning templates to smash those social skills goals.And so much more…This isn’t about changing who they are but helping them become the best version of themselves. Our guide gives your teen the tools to feel confident and comfortable in social settings, all on their own terms.We know that one-size-fits-all advice doesn’t work. That’s why our book offers personalized social skills strategies that fit different teen experiences. It’s not just advice; it’s a practical roadmap to your teen’s social success.Designed with today’s teens in mind, this guide is engaging, relatable, and easy to read. Each section is packed with tips and tricks they can use right away.Life can be a great teacher, but having a guide can make the journey smoother. This book is that guide, offering insights and exercises to help your teen navigate social situations with confidence.Ready to see your teen blossom and handle social challenges with ease? Click "Add to Cart" and kickstart their journey to social success today! Read more

Doemi es el descenso mental hacia la locura de una adolescente que lidia con sus tendencias suicidas. Sin embargo, no piensa irse de este mundo sin antes experimentar su primer beso.*Puedes leer cualquier libro de la serie IMAGINARIA en el orden que quieras.POR FAVOR, NO IGNORES ESTA ADVERTENCIA:Este libro no es adecuado para niños.Contiene representaciones explícitas de temas sensibles.Recomendado solo para lectores adultos.En ningún momento se busca glorificar los acontecimientos narrados.La obra retrata lo que es vivir con las secuelas de abusos sexuales. Read more

This is a journal formatted workbook for teen survivors of sexual abuse. Using simple, easy to read headers such as "This is how my life was before the abuse" and "I'm afraid if people knew they would think differently of me" teens are guided through the process of healing from the trauma of sex abuse. This journal can be used by clients of varying skills and abilities and may be used for writing as well as drawing. This journal is perfect as an extra tool for therapists and providers who work with teen survivors of sexual abuse. It has an easy to use and understand format enabling it to be used with younger teens and with teens of varying abilities and skill levels. It is filled with reproducible pages allowing therapists to copy chosen pages for use in therapy. It is ideal for youth who process emotions best through writing and can be used as a tool for art therapists as well. Read more

From author, Paula Ocampo ("Live Without Guilt") comes a powerful and transformative workbook from personal experience and professional expertise. As a survivor of sexual abuse and a Certified Trauma Practitioner, Paula brings a unique blend of lived wisdom and evidence-based practices to guide others on their healing journey.This comprehensive workbook combines:- Somatic experiencing techniques for trauma resolution- Practical exercises for managing PTSD symptoms- Evidence-based strategies for emotional regulation- Gentle approaches to body reconnection- Powerful journaling prompts for deep healing- Tools for building healthy boundaries- Exercises for rebuilding self-trust and confidenceDrawing from her certifications in trauma therapy and Somatic Experiencing, along with her own healing journey, Paula has created more than just a workbook—she's made a companion for the healing path. Each chapter offers a blend of professional guidance and compassionate understanding that only someone who has walked this path can provide.Whether you're working with a therapist or navigating recovery alone, this workbook offers a step-by-step approach to healing that honors your unique journey. Through carefully crafted exercises and gentle guidance, survivors will find practical tools to:- Process trauma safely at their own pace- Reconnect with their body in a secure way- Build resilience and coping strategies- Develop healthy relationships with themselves and others- Move from surviving to thrivingWritten by a survivor for survivors, this workbook stands as a testament to the possibility of healing and the power of transformation after trauma.From the author of "Live Without Guilt," "Healing Mandalas," and "Today I Feel" comes her most important work yet—a healing companion for those ready to reclaim their power and write their next chapter.Your healing journey matters. Take the first step today! Read more

Restoring the Broken Pieces: Healing from Childhood Traumais a compassionate guide that addresses the questions so many of us wrestle with:How can I heal from the trauma of my childhood?What strategies can help me reframe and overcome my past?How can I work through guilt, shame, and blame?Where do I start to forgive those who have hurt me?How do I find hope and stability again?Imagine wishing for a better future full of opportunity and promise yet waking up daily with the burden of your past. You have experienced the hidden struggles of emotional scars that reverberate from the trauma of childhood. But you also have the inner strength to face those fears and take back your life, one step at a time.This book is a roadmap for you to begin your journey of healing. Here, you will find a fellow traveler who provides empathy and valuable resources to lighten the path ahead of you. Through heartfelt insights and practical guidance, you’ll discover the effects of childhood trauma and how it can linger into adulthood. You’ll learn to identify and manage the emotional triggers that keep you stuck while adopting new coping mechanisms that promote genuine growth and self-discovery.Restoring the Broken Pieces emphasizes empowering you to stand firm against the painful memories that may have overshadowed your life for too long. By focusing on holistic self-help tools, you’ll gain clarity on releasing the past and cultivating a sense of peace that endures through life’s challenges. From journaling exercises to mindfulness strategies, you’ll have tangible methods to face emotional pain and build resilience.You’ll also learn to forge and maintain supportive relationships—an often overlooked aspect of healing. Recognizing that healthy connections can encourage recovery, this book guides you in setting boundaries, communicating your needs, and surrounding yourself with individuals who respect your journey. Such connections become pillars of strength as you embrace your new frame of reference and begin to see yourself not as a victim but as a survivor capable of profound transformation.Restoring the Broken Pieces offers a renewed sense of purpose and hope as you reflect on and reframe your past. Although the scars of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse may run deep, this guide shows that each step forward—whether large or small—creates a ripple of healing. You’ll find assurance that you can reclaim a future of courage, self-compassion, and fulfillment.If you’ve longed for practical answers to the questions that keep you awake at night—if you’ve yearned for a way to move beyond fear and uncertainty—then this book was written for you. Let it be the companion you turn to when doubt creeps in. Let it remind you that you are stronger than you know. You can heal, forgive, and shape the life you’ve always hoped for. Your journey of healing starts here. Read more

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No woman should have to endure the pain of an emotionally abusive husband or the heartbreak of betrayal trauma. If you're struggling to heal—emotionally or financially—after your husband’s infidelity, this book is for you.Has marriage counseling left you feeling worse? Does your husband blame you for the issues in your relationship? Is he claiming to have a sexual addiction? Have therapists labeled you "codependent"? Do you suspect he’s lying, emotionally abusive, or even coercive? You’re not alone.This book sheds light on the challenges any woman would face when confronted with a husband’s pornography addiction or manipulative behavior. With stunning illustrations and insightful infographics, it'll help you identify his psychological abuse and take meaningful steps toward emotional safety.Authored by Anne Blythe, M.Ed., the Producer and Host of The Betrayal Trauma Recovery Podcast, this powerful and concise book provides validation and support if you're grappling with the devastation of infidelity and the realization of emotional abuse. It also serves as an invaluable resource for clergy, family, and friends looking to deepen their understanding of betrayal trauma.For more information, visit BTR.ORG Read more

A New York Times bestseller and one of 2019's best-reviewed books, a poetic memoir and call to action from the award-winning author of Speak, Laurie Halse Anderson!Bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson is known for the unflinching way she writes about, and advocates for, survivors of sexual assault. Now, inspired by her fans and enraged by how little in our culture has changed since her groundbreaking novel Speak was first published twenty years ago, she has written a poetry memoir that is as vulnerable as it is rallying, as timely as it is timeless. In free verse, Anderson shares reflections, rants, and calls to action woven between deeply personal stories from her life that she's never written about before. Described as "powerful," "captivating," and "essential" in the nine starred reviews it's received, this must-read memoir is being hailed as one of 2019's best books for teens and adults. A denouncement of our society's failures and a love letter to all the people with the courage to say #MeToo and #TimesUp, whether aloud, online, or only in their own hearts, SHOUT speaks truth to power in a loud, clear voice-- and once you hear it, it is impossible to ignore. Read more

Learn Empathy: Help Your Betrayed Wife Heal DescriptionHelping a betrayed partner heal can feel hopeless, whether you are her partner or her therapist. Because she’s lost her sense of safety and trust in him, if he can’t express deep empathy and provide steady, dependable emotional intimacy after betrayal, healing often remains hopeless, and the relationship is lost.Yet few people, especially men, learned the essential skills of empathy and emotional intimacy growing up. For various reasons, most of us arrive at adulthood without secure attachment and the essential relational skills required to have deep, rich, satisfying relational intimacy with our partner and others.Using a combination of teaching, multimedia learning, and dozens of therapeutic, open-ended questions with space for the reader to journal his answers, this workbook goes above and beyond others. Starting with the reader's infancy, his childhood, and his ultimate betrayal of his partner, the reader learns how to make up for insufficient bonding in childhood and gain access to a huge shift in his thinking and being, empowering him to become the person he was born to be.This workbook includes 78 tools/skills, that if learned at a heart level and used with his partner, will enable her to heal and the reader to rewrite the future of his relationships.Its content is particularly helpful if done in a therapeutic, small-group setting.As I’ve tested the content I’ve found that couples heal better and faster if they use the material together. It gives them both a new, relational language.But if a reader lacks a willing partner, he can still start over and dramatically grow and change. It’s never too late to become who we were born to be.The information between these pages will show you how. Read more

A Little Girl Shattered is my true story from my childhood into adulthood. In 2016 if someone would have asked me if I would be writing my story for the world to read, my answer would have been no. This is my account of the difficulties I have faced throughout my life. Between the ages of 6 to 9 years old I was groomed, sexually abused and raped. My cousin was brutally murdered when I was 8 years old, and my father was a gay man living with HIV in a small town of Owego, NY. Between 2010 and 2011 I was in a domestic violence relationship and, I was raped in 2016. My whole world changed in a moment, a chance encounter. I was on the verge of a psychotic break after I was raped, and I felt like I had to face everything all alone. I never thought I would make it through what happened to me in 2016, or even be sharing my story. My story is one of strength, courage, intensity, hope and my willingness to keep fighting. My story is also one of revenge, and I am getting my revenge the best way I know how by surviving, and telling my story. I am terrified to put my story out there but my hope is that it helps someone else. After all isn’t that what we are here for? To help, love and guide one another? In April 2019, I was reminded by a special friend that I was not living up to my real potential. Grab your copy now by hitting the orange buy now button at the top of the page. Read more

A Printz Award Honor BookA Stonewall Book Award Honor BookAn Amazon Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of the YearHorn Book Fanfare Best Books of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearThis final, essential chapter in Rex Ogle’s memoir trilogy recounts being forced from his home and living on the streets after his father discovered he was gay.When Rex was outed the summer after he graduated high school, his father gave him a choice: he could stay at home, find a girlfriend, and attend church twice a week, or he could be gay—and leave. Rex left, driving toward the only other gay man he knew and a toxic relationship that would ultimately leave him homeless and desperate on the streets of New Orleans.Here, Rex tells the story of his coming out and his father’s rejection of his identity, navigating abuse and survival on the streets. Road Home is a devastating and incandescent reflection on Rex’s hunger—for food, for love, and for a place to call home—completing the trilogy of memoirs that began with the award-winning Free Lunch. Read more

What if I told you I can help you live your life, manage your emotions and heal yourself while living with bpd? As you may already know, Borderline Personality Disorder is a severe mental health disorder that may affect individuals in varying ways, from mild to extreme depending on their past traumatic experiences and their current state of mind.My name is Dr Matin Lund. A medical doctor by profession, lifelong writer by passion. Having spent time living in both the US and Pakistan my expertise lies with Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Human Behavior, and Medicine.My goal is to transform how we live our lives through self-help, providing you with personal experiences, up-to-date content backed by science and many years of research. Presenting difficult concepts in a simple, engaging and informative way. My experience with BPD has inspired me to not only share my story with others, but offer help in the form of this book to assist you in doing the same. In this book we will be going over:The 9 BPD Symptoms - Fear of Abandonment, Unstable Relationships, Fluctuating Self-Image, Impulsive/Self-Destructive Behavior, Self-Harm/Suicidal Behavior, Extreme Emotional Mood Swings, Chronic Feelings of Emptiness, Explosive Anger and Feeling Suspicious/Out of Touch with RealityHelping Yourself and Others Power of the Mind Stability Creating an Identity Extremes of BPD Personal Relationships Stress ManagementAs a thank you I have also included free downloadable content on how to further manage your emotions.With this book in your hands, you can save yourself time and energy by following all of the tips, tricks and advice you’ll find within. Gain meaningful knowledge in the step-by-step, easy-to-follow chapters by using this book as a reference for any of the obstacles you might find yourself facing along the way. Overcoming BPD is a journey and while it may seem a million miles away at the start, you are not alone. With the right mindset and willingness to change you can get there in the end.Join thousands of others who have started the road to recovery today! Click the “Add To Cart” button now to take advantage of this life changing guide on BPD. Read more

ChatterChirps by Neha Moghe Roy presentsNO! STOP! TELL! – My Body, My Rules!A Kid’s Guide to Body Safety & Boundaries💡 An empowering guide to help kids stay safe, set boundaries, and speak up with confidence!Every child deserves to feel safe, strong, and in control of their own body. NO! STOP! TELL! – My Body, My Rules! is a simple yet powerful book that teaches kids how to recognize safe and unsafe touch, set boundaries, and seek help when needed. With kid-friendly language and engaging illustrations, this book makes learning about body safety easy and approachable.📖 In this book, kids will learn:✔ What good touch, bad touch, and confusing touch are.✔ How to say "NO!" firmly and what to do next.✔ The power of "STOP!"—setting personal boundaries.✔ Why they should always "TELL!" a trusted grown-up.✔ The difference between safe secrets and unsafe secrets.✔ It's NEVER their fault if something feels wrong.✔ Simple, easy-to-remember safety rules that can protect them.🌟 Why parents & educators love this book:✅ Empowering & confidence-boosting – Helps kids take control of their own safety.✅ Easy-to-understand language – Perfect for ages 6-12. (though I personally feel that this is a book all kids MUST READ)✅ Practical & action-based – Kids learn exactly what to do in unsafe situations.✅ Engaging illustrations & activities – Reinforces learning in a fun way.👦👧 Give your child the knowledge to stay safe, speak up, and set boundaries. NO! STOP! TELL! – My Body, My Rules! is the perfect tool for parents, teachers, and caregivers to start this life-changing conversation in a safe, comforting way.🎁 Empower your child today—because their body, their rules! Read more

It’s been thirty-six days, twenty-two hours, eleven minutes and eight seconds since the worst day of my life. Janelle Beckley never imagined she’d be that girl.The girl who cheats and lies.The girl who abuses painkillers and uses self-harm as a coping mechanism.The girl who would willingly break her own heart just to keep her secrets safe.But when she’s raped while on a family vacation, her carefully-crafted world falls apart. Convinced it’s now easier to be that girl than to tell the truth, Janelle decides to stay silent. Besides, who would forgive her for the things she’s done when she can’t even forgive herself?As Janelle struggles to put her life back together, her demons pull her in deeper and deeper, threatening to consume her entirely. If she’s going to overcome them, she has to finally admit the truth: to her family; to her friends; to herself. But can the one person she’s lied to the most find a way to forgive in time to save her? Or will redemption come too late?After all, one mistake can change everything.For fans of Thirteen Reasons Why, Speak, and The Way I Used to Be, this coming-of-age debut explores the aftermath of sexual violence and the destructiveness of self-blame, reminding us that the road to forgiveness must start with yourself. Read more

To the Survivors is about one man’s journey as a rape crisis counselor with true stories of sexual violence shared by survivors in their own words. Gently and beautifully constructed, To the Survivors is moving, tender, sharp, and piercingly true all at once. Readers will encounter uncensored written stories, poems, and interviews from women and men who have experienced rape and sexual assault, plus the advocate-author voice that weaves their experiences together. The survivors are diverse in age, gender, and ethnicity, yet each gives a similarly raw and heartfelt account of his or her victimization and recovery. The authenticity and vulnerability with which survivors speak resonates profoundly. But this book is not just for survivors of sexual violence. Robert Uttaro believes anyone can benefit from the words in these pages, rape survivor or not. Read more