Domestic Relationships

Laura's marriage is at a crossroads. When she discovers Villa Luna Rossa, a crumbling villa in the Italian countryside, she convinces her husband, Nick, to embark on a new life there. But as the intense summer heat rises, Laura quickly realises that her issues with Nick haven't been left behind. So it's a relief when their first guests arrive—a glamorous American couple. Laura can't help but be drawn to these strangers. As she gets closer to the couple, though, she realises that everyone at Villa Luna Rossa is hiding something.

The stories inside this book share pains of the past. The 5 women who share their story take you through their process to heal, to love, and to transmute their feelings of anger, ridicule, and just the unknowing and uncertainty.

Life doesn't have to be like this! * Are you getting pushed around? * Do you feel you need to do everything asked of you by your partner or anyone else? * Do you feel you have to fulfill all your partner's needs no matter what? * Are you frightened of being unable to survive without your partner? * Are you picked on and undermined if you question your partner on any issue? * Is your self-esteem low? * Have you lost your confidence? * Do you remember a time when you could think for yourself and deal with most of the things that life throws at you? * Do you ask yourself, "where have I gone ...

L'emprise est aujourd'hui invoquée dès que l'environnement conjugal ou intrafamilial est le cadre de violences psychologiques. Sollicitée souvent avec excès, cette notion suggère une intention de nuire en recourant à la violence et à la maltraitance au mépris de la dignité humaine. Pour mieux comprendre la relation d'emprise, Anne-Laure Buffet propose, au carrefour de la psychanalyse, de la psychologie, de la sociologie et de la philosophie, d'en définir les acteurs principaux, d'observer comment se construit ce système, les raisons pour qu'il s'instaure et les différents contextes dans lesquels il peut se développer plus particulièrement.

I do not know how many people plan to divorce after getting married. Well, I didn't. That's why the reality of an impending divorce and a feeling of failing had me in its grip for years during a physically and emotionally abusive marriage. Even more, it was a foreign concept to me to seek a way out of it, because as a Christian, divorce did not seem to be a right alternative or choice. In this audiobook, I invite you to explore with me my struggles, mental health, confusion, and ultimately my journey into clarity and freedom, choice, and mental well-being.

A group of friends has high hopes, but dark secrets can be impossible to overcome. Three women in their 20s go into 2002 hoping to make some changes. Aimee has finally met a great guy, but he doesn't know about her job as a prostitute. Jane wants to find a man who makes her feel safe but ends up with a hyper jealous tattooist. Jen isn't looking for love, just trying to figure out how to explain her lifestyle to her conservative Christian mother who is bound and determined to visit Jen in Miami Beach. One of these women will die, and her death will ripple through their group of friends ...

In domestic abuse situations, some men try to explain why they felt they had to abuse. Some of the men realize and admit that it was their fault. They admit they need help. Others blame everyone else. These stories are the abusers' side. They are in no way glamorized. The abuser is never made to look like the victim. These men tell why they feel they abused their girlfriends and wives. Some realize they are to blame and seek help.

Husband Abuse - This section is completely about men being abused by their mates. Most men can’t talk about it, let alone seek help if they are being abused. They are afraid of being ridiculed or looked upon as being weak. Most of these men have never raised a hand to their abuser. This is a side of abuse that is very rarely heard about.

Hannah leaves her unhappy marriage with her daughter Ava and moves to the village of Leadsham to start afresh. She plans to keep a low profile, focusing on Ava and making a new life for them, far away from her violent ex-husband. What she hadn’t counted on was Andrew Brody. A police officer with a strict moral code, he knows something’s wrong as soon as he meets Hannah, and he wants to help. But Hannah has been let down by the police – and men – before, and pushes him away. But the more Hannah tries to ignore Brody, the more she’s drawn to him.

Finde heraus, wie du dich aus den Klauen eines toxischen Mannes befreien und von vorn anfangen kannst. So unmöglich dies im Moment auch klingen mag - du kannst es schaffen, wenn du die Grundregeln des narzisstischen Verhaltens lernst. Lerne, mit dem Narzissten umzugehen und ihn mit seinen eigenen Waffen zu schlagen.

When Jake learns of his troubled daughter’s death, he is determined to find out what really happened on that fateful night. But Jake hasn’t seen Jordan for over three years, and with secrets of her own, there was a lot he didn’t know about his only daughter. Jake’s ex-wife Jules is reluctant to let him waltz back into her life. But when Jake makes a shocking discovery, he is convinced that there is more to her murder than they are being told. Grief stricken and full of regret, he is desperate to protect his daughter’s memory - to understand her final hours....

Lizzie Riley is sure that the local academy school, with its excellent reputation, is perfect for her eight-year-old son Tom. But there's something strange happening at school. Parents are forbidden from entering the grounds and there are bars across the classroom windows. Why is Tom coming home exhausted, unable to remember his day? What are the strange marks on his arm? And why do the children seem afraid to talk?

If you have been in a relationship with a narcissist, it is no doubt that you have been subjected to the worst psychological warfare that there is: gaslighting. Gaslighting is a form of abuse and torture that can cause you to break. It can cause you to lose your mind. It can cause your psyche and your rationality to separate at the seams. Gaslighting can damage you in ways that nothing else can damage you. It is a form of brainwashing that should only be used in war, but is used against you right in your own living room.

A heart-stopping story of lies, brutality, and fear. British girl Megan Stephens tells the true story of how an idyllic Mediterranean holiday turned into an unimaginable nightmare when she was tricked into becoming a victim of human trafficking and held captive for six years through deception, threats, and violence.

This is an issue that is rarely addressed. I wanted parents to hear from other parents going through similar things. You are not alone.

There’s something in my neighbour’s attic. Something steeped in shadows. A secret to everyone. Seen by no one… He stands sometimes at the window. Hidden in the corner of my eye. I know he’s there. I know he’s watching. Now my son is dead. My neighbour is not. And I’m going to find out why.

These are stories of people being falsely accused of domestic abuse for many sick and disturbing reasons. Everyone knows someone who has been falsely accused; a father, brother, son, relative, or a friend.

1936: At 19, Kitty was ready to leave behind the stifling control of her parents and all those constantly telling her how to live her life. Work at the Wintonvale Repatriation Hospital was her escape and a chance to be someone else. Then she met soldier George Turner—and she heard her mother's voice in her ear, warning of danger, of being that girl. Kitty told herself if she ever had her own daughter she'd never control her. She'd make sure her voice never left a mark behind.

In the powerful memoir "Breaking the Silence," Vi shares the courageous journey of overcoming the shackles of family violence, ultimately finding her voice to expose the darkness that plagued her home. This compelling story unveils a painful reality, shedding light on the silent struggles endured within the walls of domestic abuse. Vi's story is not just a personal account; it's hope for those trapped in the shadows of their own suffering.

After suffering the tragic loss of a parent to murder, many people would seek comfort and stability from their spouse. However, for the author of this book, the opposite proved true. Instead of finding support and love in her marriage, she found herself trapped in a narcissistic relationship that only added to her trauma.