Domestic Relationships

Based on over a decade of clinical and domestic abuse research, Women with Controlling Partners will help you identify the coercive constraints that can be predictive of intimate partner abuse, recognize the harmful effects of psychological abuse on your mental and physical health, and gain the personal strength and power to break free. Using the author's three-stage recovery model, you'll be empowered to move out of denial, deconstruct what holds you psychologically captive, and take back your life.

A dying wish. A shocking secret. A dark, destructive and abusive relationship. Forget hearts & flowers and happy ever afters in this quirky unconventional love story! Readers say: "A little bit Ben Elton" "a monstrous car crash of a saga." Middle aged Darius can’t seem to hold onto the good relationships in his life. Now, he discovers a devastating truth about his sister, Kathleen that blows away his future and forces him to revisit his painful Catholic past. Distracting himself from family problems he goes online and meets Faye, a single mum. Faye and her children are about to find out ...

Possibly one of the most excruciating things a human can experience is narcissistic abuse. It is not something to be taken lightly. By shedding light on the truth, you will finally be able to remove the shackles that have been binding you for years and take back your freedom.

Splitting up with a narcissist is half the battle - the other half is the aftermath of the breakup. This audiobook will give you a glimpse of the abuse I endured after the breakup and give you an overview of what it is about us that attracts a narcissist. I’ll also give you some advice about staying safe and guarding yourself from your narcissistic ex and their fleet of flying monkeys. Let me guide you to clarity, discuss narcissistic abuse with you and help you fight the fear of your stalker ex.

In April 2002, Janine Latus' youngest sister, Amy, wrote a note and taped it to the inside of her desk drawer. "Today Ron Ball and I are romantically involved", it read, "but I fear I have placed myself at risk in a variety of ways. Based on his criminal past, writing this out just seems like the smart thing to do. If I am missing or dead this obviously has not protected me...."

In the quiet shadows of her seemingly perfect life, Lily’s world begins to unravel. When she stumbles upon a hidden diary in the house she shares with her husband, Tom, Lily is plunged into a past she didn’t know existed—one that belonged to Emily, a woman who lived her life in the same house and died under mysterious circumstances. As Lily reads deeper into Emily’s words, eerie parallels begin to emerge: the isolation, the strange noises, the feeling of being watched. Soon, Lily can’t shake the suspicion that her life is mirroring Emily’s—and that Tom may be hiding dark ...

As her weak and battered body lay paralyzed on the mattress in her master bedroom, Michelle's boyfriend’s blood dripped from the lacerations on his hands onto her bruised and mangled face... I Love Him is a painful yet inspirational true story of a strong, independent woman caught in the horrifying cycle of domestic violence and how she got out.

Rayne was no different from any other young woman her age. She had definite plans for her future, a college degree, her own place, and a dream job. Raised with Christian values, Rayne stood firm on her virtue, faith, and love of God, and she had no time for men who were going nowhere in life. However, Jonas appearing out nowhere made Rayne start to question her high expectations. Jonas is a product of his environment; he had no expectations for himself or other people. That was until he met Rayne. For Jonas, she was a life changer. For her, he wanted to be more so he could give her more. ...

A tumultuous journey through love, betrayal, and self-destruction. Elizabeth, a spirited woman living in the sixties, falls in love with Mike, a charming officer who introduces her to the world of gin and passion. But as their relationship deepens, Mike's dark side emerges, and Elizabeth finds herself trapped in a cycle of abuse and dependency. When Mike's infidelity pushes her to the edge, Elizabeth turns to gin for solace, spiralling into a destructive obsession that costs her everything. Can Elizabeth reclaim her children, her sanity, and her independence, or is she destined to drown in ...

Have you ever felt like you're losing your mind in a relationship? You keep trying to reach some destination but keep continuously looping in circles until you can't remember where you were trying to go in the first place. That is what a relationship with a Covert, Narcissistic Psychopath is like.

For more than two years, BBC Radio 4's The Archers ran a disturbing storyline centred on Helen Tichener's abuse at the hands of her husband Rob. Not the kind of abuse that leaves a bruise, but the sort of coercive control that breaks your spirit and makes it almost impossible to walk away. As she listened to the unfolding story, Helen Walmsley-Johnson was forced to confront her own agonising past. Helen's first husband controlled her life, from the people she saw to what was in her bank account.

Andrea was Leah’s best friend. A strange attraction between a wild, confident, fun-loving, widow and a quiet, insecure housewife.But Leah’s gentle and loving nature hide the depths of an underlying iron-hard mental strength. After surviving her vicious husband’s terrifying games and the mental asylum he committed her to, Leah’s only desire now is for a life of peace with her new partner, and her best friend, Andrea. What could possibly go wrong?Plenty, as it turns out. With her husband now on the run from a mob hitman, and his family each hiding their own secrets, they are prepared ...

Ava Thomas knew leaving was the right decision. Trapped and manipulated in her relationship, and after yet another violent beating whilst she was pregnant, Ava was helped to a women's refuge with her children. Listening to the stories of other women there, Ava began thinking back to where it all started to go wrong. Brought up by a mother who never loved her, Ava sought that missing care and warmth elsewhere. Running away to her father's home as a teenager, she thought she might finally be safe. But after being abused by her own brother, she was thrown out onto the streets.

Thirty-eight cautionary tales to make you think twice before cheating! From the author of The Adulterer Series, Tales Of Adultery & Infatuation is a collection of short stories with a jaw-dropping twist in the tail. Don't miss this gripping anthology about the unforeseen consequences of infidelity! Neighbourhood Watch: More is going on in the neighbourhood than you think! Sexual Harassment: There's a sex pest in the office. Suicide?: Welcome to ChatPal. What would you like to chat about this evening? It's Stuck: Be careful with your sex toys! One Night Stand: Dear Diary. What a night! Went ...

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It is unusual to find a book as funny, thought-provoking, and life-changing as Becoming Toxic Person Proof. This book finally bridges the gap between studying toxic personalities and actually keeping yourself safe from them! Sarah provides the insights used to successfully help people around the world, stop talking about their toxic people problems and start solving their toxic people problems. She flips the script on traditional notions such as codependency and teaches you how toxic people use your strengths against you.

Falling in love with a narcissistic person might feel like you hit the jackpot at first, as they are quite the charmers. This is only until they are able to get the self-gratification they deeply desire. This audiobook engages the listener into finding out what the true nature of narcissism looks like. It also goes to talk about methods that apply to eject yourself from a narcissistic relationship as well as the steps one needs to take to ensure a healthy recovery.

Monique, the daughter of San Diego Chargers football great Earl Faison, married her high school sweetheart soon after she discovered she was pregnant with his child. Her relationship with Chris was shaky from the start, but turned tumultuous as he became verbally and physically abusive. When she could no longer put up with the abuse, she left him with their children. That was when the stalking and genuine threats began. Nothing stopped him - not protection injunctions, police warnings, or even arrests. One fateful Monday morning, Chris kidnapped Monique....

Hannah’s story is astonishing, the sort of information your mind and heart simply want to reject. The depths of human cruelty and callousness that she has endured are so extreme that you will find yourself struggling to accept it, even as the undeniable evidence is displayed before you. Fire has left its indelible marks upon her skin, covering her entire upper body in a pattern of soft whirls and divots, a testimony to the suffering she has endured at the hands of her ex-husband and so many others—all of whom were meant to be heroes, but revealed themselves to be monsters.

Caroline Corbett wants nothing to do with her father, Hoff, a man who abandoned her as a young girl and then vanished from her life almost thirty years ago. But when her beloved aunt expresses a dying wish to see him once more, Caroline, despite her failing marriage and other personal troubles, drops everything to look for him.