Surviving Relationships

Did your parents ever do unloving things in the name of love? Here is how you reclaim your sense of self. Do you feel as though your relationship with your parents is seriously limiting your potential? Have they made you feel worthless in the past? Did you or do you have to constantly be there for them and their problems? Have they used physical or emotional pain to “discipline” you? Do they try to control or manipulate you? If so, then the chances are high you are dealing with a toxic parent.

This audiobook will guide you through understanding what narcissistic personality disorder is and teach you how to cope and heal from the abuse narcissists lash out. With this audiobook as your road map, you will be ready to begin the journey toward healthy boundaries and coping with anything the narcissist can dish out.

Understanding the Paradox of Surviving Childhood Trauma offers clinicians a new framework for understanding the symptoms and coping mechanisms displayed by survivors of childhood abuse. This approach considers how characteristics such as suicidality, self-harm, persistent depression, and anxiety can have roots in behaviors and beliefs that helped patients survive their trauma. This book provides practitioners with case examples, practical tips, and techniques for applying this mindset directly to their most complex cases.

Beloved pastor and Bible teacher Chuck Swindoll offers a refreshing dose of hope and practical help for marriage. His sage advice, based on the Bible and his own 50-year marriage, shows us how to move our marriages from just surviving to actually thriving. And that target can be hit dead-center if we rely on God and His Word as our marriage counselor, our guide, our glue.

Filled with the zany enthusiasm that has made Lele into Vine's most viewed star, this charming novel is proof that high school is a trip. From crushing your crushes (what's up with that hot transfer student, Alexei?) to throwing Insta-fake parties with your BFFs and moaning over homework (GAH) with your frenemies, high school is a roller coaster of exhilarating highs and totally embarrassing lows.

Surviving the Breakup is a roadmap and journal to get over a breakup and move forward confidently. It is a definitive guide that links breakups and nutrition. The audiobook is loaded with logical advice, quotes, programs, and journal prompts; it also includes music choices to listen to while writing your journal. It is geared to help those who are stepping through deep emotional and physical issues from going through a breakup or those who are about to enter a breakup.

There comes a time in every new mother's life when she realizes that all the pregnancy well-wishes and baby shower gifts left her profoundly unqualified for the realities of life with a newborn. Who knew there would be so much crying - and how much of that crying would be coming from the mom?

JUST A LITTLE BREAK What’s a girl to do when she’s had twelve lovers and the love of her life has only bedded two? Serena Adams, sexy makeup artist to the stars, is certain that her life is perfect – great job, devoted man and the silent promise of a ring on her finger. So when her boyfriend Markie attempts to shatter it by leaving her due to their “numbers” issue she is determined to do anything to keep him. No longer able to cope with Serena’s impressive sexual history (twelve one-night stands versus his two longstanding ex-lays) Markie sees splitting up as the only solution. ...

Raising a teenage girl can be overwhelming for the most important female figure in her life: her mother. From handling the often delicate situations surrounding academic performance, athletics, friendships, sexual activity, and drug and alcohol experimentation to instilling a healthy body image and providing a strong role model, mothers often feel alone in their struggle to cope with all that they must do for their daughters.

"Whispers of Deception: A Journey Through Hidden Abuse" is a poignant collection of over 20 poems that tells the story of a young woman's journey through the unraveling of a seemingly perfect marriage. From the initial joy and hope of love, the poems gradually reveal the devastating realization that her partner is not who she believed him to be. Each poem reflects a chapter in her life, starting with the wedding day and moving through the stages of emotional abuse, deceit, and manipulation. The collection captures her feelings of confusion, fear, and despair as she confronts the painful ...

The perfect practical pick-me-up for life's tough days, this book is the perfect guide to help you feel happier, healthier and calmer. We all have days where we feel like the world is getting us down. But here's the thing - you're not alone. From helping us see what strong really looks like, to what to do when you have no energy for self-care; Jayne Hardy shows us that even on our most difficult days, a little kindness can go a very long way.

Las estadísticas no mienten: en Latinoamérica uno de cada cinco menores de edad sufren abuso sexual antes de cumplir los 12 años. En este libro, Joseluis Canales, Dado, examina detalladamente el impacto físico y emocional que tiene el abuso sexual en sus víctimas, así como los obstáculos por los que estas tienen que pasar para lograr su recuperación emocional. El libro incluye testimonios de mujeres y hombres que no pudieron alcanzar una vida plena hasta resolver de raíz el abuso sexual que sufrieron en su infancia, y que los llevó por diversos caminos de la autodestrucción.

"Surviving the Twin Flame Journey: A Simple Guide for Newbies" by Silvia Moon is an insightful and accessible guide for those embarking on the often tumultuous path of twin flame relationships. The book breaks down complex concepts surrounding twin flames into straightforward explanations, providing readers with a solid foundation to understand their unique connections. Silvia Moon offers practical advice and comforting wisdom to help newcomers navigate the emotional ups and downs typically experienced in twin flame dynamics. From understanding the phases of the journey to tips on self-...

Michelle Stevens has a photo of the exact moment her childhood was stolen from her: She's only eight years old, posing for her mother's boyfriend, Gary Lundquist - an elementary school teacher, neighborhood stalwart, and brutal pedophile. Later that night Gary locks Michelle in a cage, tortures her repeatedly, and uses her to quench his voracious and deviant sexual whims. Little does she know that this will become her new reality for the next six years.

According to statistics reported by CDC in 2020, one in 54 children in the USA were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 2016. It is suggested that boys are four times more likely to get a diagnosis of autism than girls. Autism does not discriminate; it affects all ethnicities and socio-economic groups. Getting the diagnosis and intervention early is better, however, unfortunately, this does not happen for all families.

This practical, no-nonsense book gathers essential information and practical guidance from rabbis, attorneys, and mental health professionals for navigating relationship breakdowns, reconciliation considerations, divorce, and life thereafter. Whether you are currently in a marital crisis, are torn between thoughts of reconciliation and divorce, or are already divorced, this sensitive guide clears up many misconceptions, illuminates relevant halachic and civil processes, and arms you with the knowledge needed to make sound decisions at every crossroad.

The heartache of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death affects thousands of United States families every year. Empty Cradle, Broken Heart, Third Edition offers reassurance to parents who struggle with anger, guilt, and despair during and after such a tragedy. In this new and updated edition, Deborah Davis encourages grieving and strives to cover many different kinds of loss, including information on issues such as the death of one or more babies from a multiple birth, pregnancy interruption, and the questioning of aggressive medical intervention.

This book sheds light on two seemingly opposing ideas: Divorce or breakups, and marriage or intact relationships. Most of it helps you cope with the heartbreak of being dumped, breaking up, going through moving out, or even signing the divorce papers. It is meant to help those who have experienced this see things in a different light, and at the same time, accept what cannot be changed.

Confidently co-parent and develop your independence. Are you overwhelmed and drained from separating from a narcissist? Do you wish to rise above unhealthy coping mechanisms and break free from years of emotional manipulation? Are you worried about establishing a healthy co-parenting dynamic for your children's well-being? The bad news is that you can’t control your ex-partner’s actions. The good news? You can take their power away from them! Co-parenting with a narcissist can feel like being in the eye of a hurricane.

A historical fiction book set in the Staked Plains of the American West during the 19th century. Embark on a gripping journey across the unforgiving Staked Plains alongside the Jasper family in "The Treacherous Drive." This tale of courage and resilience follows young Jamie Jasper as he navigates the trials of a perilous cattle drive, where the harshness of nature and the weight of responsibility test the bonds of family and friendship. As the Jasper family battles the scorching heat, dwindling water, and lurking dangers of the plains, Jamie's adventurous spirit leads him into both ...