Domestic Relationships

Do you have a gut feeling about your partner that you just can’t shake? Or maybe you’ve spotted some red flag behavior from your other half, but you’re not sure if it’s just you "being paranoid" or if it’s warning behavior that needs to be addressed. This audiobook was written by a survivor of narcissistic abuse and aims to provide support and validation for others, to stop them from entering an abusive relationship. It serves to stop an abuser in their tracks by showing you the red flags you ought to take notice of before they escalate their behavior.

Silent Scars: A Poetic Journey Through Domestic Violence "Underneath the Poetry with Her Diary" is a compelling anthology that unveils the hidden realities of domestic abuse through raw and honest poetry. Each verse serves as a voice for victims, capturing their fear, pain, and journey towards healing. Why This Collection is a Must-Read: Authentic Narratives: Experience the genuine emotions of those affected by domestic violence. Call to Action: These poems not only foster empathy but also advocate for change and a violence-free future. Healing Inspiration: Find solace and strength within ...

What is domestic abuse? Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abuse is physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person.

An old adversary garners an early release from prison and is reported dead in a house fire shortly after they reenter society. Joanna’s world has changed, and she can breathe again. A new life in a new location where old wounds can heal. Then strange things happen, and Joanna wonders whether the person is still alive. Although that’s impossible, isn’t it? But life has a horrifying tinge of the past to it, and she’s convinced someone is out to get her—or worse, her daughter, Jilly. A new interest sparks the adversary’s curiosity. They become obsessed, determined to get what they ...

Twelve-year-old Bird lives a quiet existence with his loving but broken father, a former linguist. He knows not to ask many questions, stand out too much, stray too far. For a decade, their lives have been governed by laws written to preserve 'American culture' in the wake of years of economic instability and violence. To keep the peace and restore prosperity, the authorities are now allowed to relocate children of dissidents, especially those of Asian origin, and libraries have been forced to remove books seen as unpatriotic—including the work of Bird's mother.

Gil is living a quiet life as a creative writing professor in a bucolic Vermont town, when he receives some shocking news: His sister and her husband have been killed in a car accident, and their only son is coming to live with him and his family.

I know that you’re the kind of woman who wants to be able to live life on your own terms, but in order to do that, you need to know how to keep yourself and your space safe. The problem is that right now, your safety depends on what the guys around you want, not what you want. It makes you feel vulnerable, sometimes even scared.

The oldest of three, Kitty Chappell did her best to shield her brother and sister from their father's abuse, but little could stand in the way of his beatings and vicious remarks. None of them escaped his brutality - not her mother, her siblings, or even their pets. As a well-respected family man in their Texas community in the 1950s, her father enjoyed a sure confidence in his control over his family. His assurance proved correct when he attacked her mother and turned friends against her, aiming shocking accusations at his wife and daughter.

At the young age of three, while I was at school, my mother was murdered by her abusive new boyfriend. What would happen to her five unintentionally abandoned children? The heartbreak of the devastating loss of my mother was just the beginning of a series of tragic events that shaped my childhood. Lost in the chaos of abuse, I was the unseen collateral damage of domestic violence. I was forced to take on the role of the invisible child for self-preservation. I figured you can't hurt what you can't see.

Sex Offenses: Navigating Life After the Fall is an inside look at sex offenses and the men of commit them. It’s based on the author’s experience as a sex offender treatment provider.

The article discusses NPD and its relationship to changes in the brain and behaviour. Lack of empathy is the hallmark of this disease. Intimate Partner Violence, IPV, which results from NPD in partners, can be disastrous for families.

Narcissistic abuse is insidious. It makes you feel as though you are delusional, selfish, paranoid, insecure, unworthy, miserable, deserving of abuse, and so much more. The abuse from a narcissist can leave long-lasting impacts on people, leaving them feeling as though they are inherently broken. Learn to diagnose and prevent narcissistic abuse with this audiobook.

Michelle Segrest dreamed of checking one giant challenge off her bucket list. Boarding a 43-foot sailboat to rekindle her relationship of six years, she set out on the eight-month voyage from North Germany to Alabama filled with hope. But suffering extreme seasickness and heavy gales in the Baltic proved the least of her problems when she faced abusive gaslighting from her partner. Unable to keep food down long enough to help when maintenance issues struck, Michelle’s only comfort came from her two devoted beagles.

Caramel and Steel When Marlie meets Trunk, a charming and principled man with a voice as smooth as the jazz tunes he loves, sparks fly in ways she never expected. As they explore a love that feels like destiny. Marlie discovers that love isn’t just about passion, it’s about trust, patience, and understanding the weight of each other’s worlds. But Marlie’s journey is about more than romance. Enter the Ebony M. Elite a sisterhood of bold, brilliant women whose laughter, support, and camaraderie shine as brightly as the sequins on their jackets. Together, they navigate life’s ...

Living Life Sideways paints a vivid picture of the adventure of a lifetime (a year-long, worldwide sailing journey), coupled with the fight of a lifetime. It describes one sailor’s odyssey to regain her sense of self when she realizes that her peace of mind is worth more than she could have ever imagined.

For Lizzie Riley, switching her six-year-old son, Tom, to the local academy school marks a fresh start, post divorce. With its excellent reputation and delightful red-brick building, Lizzie knows it'll be a safe space away from home. But there's something strange happening at school. Parents are forbidden from entering the grounds, and inside there are bars across the classroom windows....

In 1994, Lizbeth Meredith said good-bye to her four- and six year-old daughters for a visit with their noncustodial father only to learn days later that they had been kidnapped and taken to their father's home country of Greece. Twenty-nine and just on the verge of making her dreams of financial independence for her and her daughters come true, Lizbeth now faced a $100,000 problem on a $10 an hour budget.

"One of the author’s best books!!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book is enthralling from the get-go and so relatable! The reflection of motherhood, sisterhood and relationships was intricate and so perfect because it touched on so many important issues and I could really see it all in my mind! I could not put it down. Would 100% recommend" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sisters Hannah and Harper share everything: a close bond, fierce rivalry, and unbreakable love. Hannah, fourteen months older, boasts a PhD in Mathematics, a high-profile tech job, and an enviable boyfriend—a seemingly perfect life she ...

Co-parenting occurs after a divorce when both parents continue to jointly participate in their children’s upbringing. Co-parenting will require a great amount of interaction between both parents. You must be fully committed to maintaining civility and setting aside your differences with your co-parent for the greater good of your children in order to have a healthy co-parenting relationship.

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....