Trauma Women

The inspiring and heartbreaking story of one of India's unsung heroes. Madhuri lives with her entire family in a tiny room in the cramped slums of Chennai, India, finding joy in her family despite their poverty. When tragedy strikes and her father dies, her mother has no choice but to send her away. What remains of Madhuri's childhood is a harrowing journey that will test her incredible spirit's ability to triumph over adversity. Moving from unpaid labor in a charitable institution to servitude for a wealthy family, Madhuri's life is marked by drudgery and cruelty until news of the ...

Zwei brutal verstümmelte Leichen. Zwei Tatorte, die die Handschrift von Franz Bichler tragen. Aber der kürzlich aus der Haft entlassene Serientäter hat ein Alibi. Gibt es einen Nachahmer? Die Opfer, die OP-Schwester Selma Kiefer und der Kinderchirurg Thomas Goldt, waren beide in den 60ern in einem Augsburger Krankenhaus tätig. Katja Sand ist überzeugt, dass ein Zusammenhang zwischen den Morden besteht und wendet sich an den Trauma- Experten und Psychoanalytiker Dr. Alexander Hanning. Dieser vermutet, dass der Täter jemand sein könnte, der seit Jahren im falschen Körper lebt.

You like it when the outlaws win? When survivors turn the tables on their abusers? Then this is a story you’ll love. Listeners will benefit from the full emotional impact of the story. How Wonder Woman Became a Smuggler is an adventure-fueled tale of a child coming of age in the midst of domestic violence to become an outlaw.

No one would ever guess that simply hanging curtains could be life-changing! In the blink of an eye, Paula's world turned upside down as a broken leg morphed into life threatening events that pushed her reality into a darkness we only see in movies. Legless tells the story of Paula's fight to triumph over heartbreaking trauma while depression and suffering snapped at her desire to live. Unwilling to surrender for the sake of her family, she dug deep into the meaning of life at every setback and found herself changed, transformed and seeing herself through the eyes of a new normal.

Operated on as an infant, without anesthesia, Wendy P. Williams began life at war with her body. There were tubes everywhere, in and out of every opening, her mother reminded her on every anniversary of her surgery. Autobiography of a Sea Creature takes listeners on Williams’ difficult sensory journey toward healing, as she communes along the way with horseshoe crabs, dolphins, and other marine life that taught her the restorative power of beauty, resilience, and interdependence.

In the second Heal to Lead collection of stories, inspirational leaders share their personal journeys about how they overcame difficult situations to lead others. Stories include abuse, career changes, grief, parenting, generational trauma, cancer, and divorce. Once their healing journey began, they were able to transform into a group of coaches, speakers, and advocates in their communities. Through their pain, these authors reveal the importance of inner work to show others what is possible. Consisting of twenty short stories, Heal to Lead: Stories to Turn Your Wounds Into Wisdom, Volume ...

Do you talk to yourself in ways you’d never speak to someone you love? Does your inner voice sound more like a bully than a best friend? Healing the Inner Critic is a self-compassion guide for women who are tired of living with shame, burnout, and the constant feeling of “not enough.” If you’ve spent years chasing perfection, minimizing your needs, or feeling like a failure behind closed doors, this book will help you unlearn the inner narrative that’s been holding you back. Inside, you’ll discover: Where your inner critic comes from (and how it got so loud) The connection ...

Our hearts are filled with so much hope as we walk our personal paths in this world. At times we are enjoying tremendous blessings that fill us with happiness and contentment. Other times we are facing difficult trials that leave us feeling disappointed, emotionally broken, and on the brink of despair. In this timely book, internationally acclaimed author Umm Zakiyyah, asks her own struggling soul this provocative question, “What did you expect?” as she seeks to make sense of some of the most painful and confusing trials that we face in this world. Sometimes we respond with patience, ...

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In the third collection of Heal to Lead stories, inspirational leaders share their personal journeys about how they overcame difficult situations to lead others. Stories include overcoming addiction, navigating the challenges of grief, embracing life transitions, breaking cycles of abuse, and finding courage and peace during challenging times. Consisting of twenty-three short stories, Heal to Lead: Stories to Turn Your Wounds Into Wisdom, Volume Three, includes a powerful collection showcasing individual resilience and determination to not only embrace life’s challenges but to use that as...

The simplicity of Sandi’s life on an idyllic 1,000-acre Kentucky farm began to unravel when she found a stack of magazines never realizing it would fuel her descent into an underworld of drugs, fast cash, and the global sex industry. In cities across the world, her hunger to be loved drove her into a suffocating web of adult entertainment.

Zwei Tote, der eine ertrunken in einem See, der andere erstickt in einem Kühlschrank. Die Parallelen zwischen den Fällen sind frappierend: Beide Opfer waren schwer traumatisiert und sind unter Umständen gestorben, die an das traumatisierende Erlebnis aus ihrer Vergangenheit erinnern. Handelt es sich wirklich um Suizide, wie es die Obduktionen und der Psychoanalytiker Dr. Hanning nahelegen? Hauptkommissarin Katja Sand hat ihre Zweifel. Als sie auf einen vertuschten Skandal der Bundesmarine stößt, läuten bei ihr alle Alarmglocken. Der Druck von oben wächst.

What are the odds of three serial killers working in the same college town? Astronomical. Unless two of them are twin brothers! The third is someone they hire to do maintenance at their nursing homes. A match made in hell! Using a pandemic's death toll as a cover, the brothers, who know a good thing when they see one, use their new hire to help them with their murderous insurance and "legacy" scheme. But they did not count on an idealistic -- and suspicious -- young woman. “A LAWRENCE DE MARIA TITLE GIVES YOU MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK THAN JUST ABOUT ANYTHING IN THE BOOK MARKETPLACE TODAY....

Listen Linda's devotional component is a pathway to testimony, offering readers a chance to share their own experiences of God's presence in their waiting rooms. Through dissertations, poetry, positive affirmations, and more, these 33 women dedicate their pages to uplift and inspire readers, bridging the gap between women from all walks of life and the divine. This project, born out of a divine vision, seeks to create an impact that transcends borders. Listen Linda's anthology and devotional provide solace, strength, and guidance to those who may not have had the opportunity to access the ...

Linda Litteral is a survivor of incest and rape who used art to heal from the destruction to the body and spirit which comes from physical and sexual abuse. In this courageous memoir, Litteral shares the story of her abuse, spanning eight years of incest perpetrated by her grandfather, a rape she experienced in high school, and physical and verbal violence she suffered at the hands of her first husband.

What if your deepest wounds weren’t about what happened—but about who never showed up? The Mother Wound Guidebook is a trauma-informed guide for women who grew up feeling unseen, controlled, or emotionally dismissed by the one person who was supposed to nurture them. This workbook isn’t just about understanding the pain—it’s about healing it. If you’ve ever felt guilt for setting boundaries, grief over what you never received, or exhaustion from trying to earn a love that should’ve been unconditional, this journey is for you. Inside, you’ll explore: What the “mother wound...

This book is for anyone who has endured trauma, specifically childhood, sexual and physical abuse. Trauma comes in all sorts and impacts our way of thinking and how we live our lives. It is defined differently from each person’s unique perspective. What may be traumatic to one, may not be to another. It usually isn’t displayed in one form, but can display itself in many forms at once. For instance, one who may endure domestic violence, may also experience verbal and psychological abuse.

Kate Nicholls left England to raise her five children in Botswana: an experience that would change each of their lives. Living on a shoestring in a lion conservation camp, Kate home-schools her family while they also learn at firsthand about the individual lives of wild lions. Their deep attachment to these magnificent animals is palpable. The setting is exotic, but it is also precarious.

Unter dem Küchentisch versteckt muss die fünfjährige Tilde mit ansehen, wie ihre Mutter bestialisch zu Tode getreten wird...

Fragments of A Half-Life is a rare collection of intimate writings from award-winning poet and philosopher Emily Maroutian. This fragmented anthology diverges from her familiar uplifting tone, allowing the reader to journey into the mind of the poet as she comes to terms with past trauma, uncomfortable truths, and the pain of life after recovery. Written over the span of ten years, this collection features passages and poetry from old journals that were later discarded. The reflective accounts serve as candid observations and confessions about the difficulty of healing, including variants ...