Trauma Women

Childhood trauma leads to perseverance and personal growth in this empowering memoir. Born into a world shrouded by multi-generational cycles of abuse and child marriages, Donna Simmons navigates a harrowing landscape of pain and betrayal, detailing the challenges that devastated her early years but ultimately did not define the person she became. Through poignant storytelling, she shares both moments of despair and the small victories that fueled her resilience.

Best-selling author Laurie Halse Anderson is known for the unflinching way she writes about and advocates for survivors of sexual assault. Now, inspired by her fans and enraged by how little in our culture has changed since her groundbreaking novel Speak was first published 20 years ago, she has written a poetry memoir that is as vulnerable as it is rallying, as timely as it is timeless.

Angry, opinionated, mouthy, aggressive, hysterical, mad, disordered, crazy, psycho, delusional, borderline, hormonal.... Women have long been pathologized, locked up and medicated for not conforming to whichever norms or stereotypes are expected of them in that time and space. Sexy but Psycho is a challenging and uncomfortable book that seeks to explore the way professionals and society at large pathologize and sexualise women and girls.

Do you feel rejection more deeply than others seem to? For millions of women, the sting of rejection isn't just uncomfortable—it's devastating. A canceled plan feels like betrayal. Constructive feedback feels like character assassination. An unreturned text message can spiral into days of rumination and self-doubt. If you've spent your life being told you're "too sensitive" or need to "toughen up," you're not alone. You may be experiencing Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)—an intense emotional response to perceived or actual rejection that affects women in unique and profound ways. In...

Margaret Murphy is a weaver of fantastic tales, growing up in a world where the truth is too much for one little girl to endure. Her first memory is of the day her friend Agnes died. No one blames Margaret. Not in so many words. Her mother insists to everyone who will listen that her daughter never even left the house that day. Left alone to make sense of tragedy, Margaret wills herself to forget these unbearable memories, replacing them with imagined stories full of faith and magic—that always end happily.

Unraveled takes readers through twelve transformative aspects of spiritual formation, from discovering identity beyond roles to finding joy amid difficulty, from authentic communication to meaningful community. With raw honesty and profound insight, Herrington interweaves biblical wisdom with personal testimony to create both comfort for desolate places and a practical roadmap forward. This isn't another "seven steps to success" formula. It's a companion for those wandering between who they once were and who they're meant to become. Whether you're navigating career transition, relationship ...

You’re strong. You’re successful. So why did you fall for someone so toxic? The truth is, narcissists aren’t drawn to weak women—they're magnetized to powerful ones. Women who achieve, lead, and give endlessly—until they’re left questioning their own worth. Soul Rehab for High-Achieving Women is your guide to breaking free from toxic relationships, rebuilding unshakable confidence, and reclaiming your life on your terms. If you’ve ever felt like you had to shrink to be loved, perform to be respected, or prove your value in relationships or work—you are not alone. And you are...

He's a reclusive writer whose imagination creates chilling horror novels. She's a down-on-her-luck actress reduced to staging kids' puppet shows. He knows a dozen ways to kill his characters with his bare hands. She knows a dozen ways to kill an audience with laughs. But she's not laughing now.

The Pit of Sweet Providence is a groundbreaking guide to help people overcome their trauma through the truths of the Bible. With a Master's degree in Christian Apologetics and an earned Ph.D. in Christian Counseling, best-selling author, Dr. Nathan D. Thomas, guides the reader from a starting point of pain and confusion to the destination of victory and optimism. Built upon the foundation of the Doctrine of Providence, this guide examines the life of Joseph and the example of Jesus to help the reader understand how God can and does use even the darkest moments of our lives for His glory. ...

After the Love is Gone is the story of Allison Walker, a newly divorced single mom who is finally getting a second chance after having to spend five years of her life in a shelter for women to escape her abusive ex-husband, Ray Callahan. Allison is looking forward to starting over in her new home and finally being reunited with her now sixteen year old daughter, Hannah Walker, who has been living with Allison's best friend Rayna Jordan and her husband Charles. Allison's dreams of a fresh start are shattered when her ex-husband Ray somehow finds out where she lives and works and sets his ...

Into the Light is a story of healing from loss, trauma and darkness told through poetry. It explores spirituality, meditation, intuition and personal exploration. The book is for the woman healing from abuse, sexual abuse, trauma, loss, heartbreak or adversity. It shares a transformative perspective of being in a state of darkness to finding hope, healing and light again. The book is inspired by true events of the author who experienced sexual abuse from her father and the process of healing and transforming trauma into power. This book explores trauma, abuse, sexual abuse, mental illness, ...

💔 Have you ever felt like you had to earn your mother’s love—and still fell short? This is the book for every daughter who molded herself to fit her mother’s expectations, only to lose her voice, her joy, and her sense of self. In I Became Her So She Would Love Me, Sienna Thorne leads you through a deeply moving journey into the heart of the mother wound—where silence hurt more than words, love felt conditional, and approval became a lifelong pursuit. Through poetic reflection and tender honesty, you’ll uncover how this early pain shaped your identity—and how to finally break...

Powerful chakra tools to help you heal, achieve balance, and awaken to your greatness. Learn to move past trauma, find strength, and thrive with 12 chakra tools that are based on the feminine energy body, and life phases. Featuring feminine wisdom long buried, these tools focus on challenges that women often face in owning our power, stepping into our authority, balancing work and family, and maintaining physical and emotional health. This audiobook provides a no-nonsense, easy-to-use approach to the chakras that helps you manifest your highest potential.

After the Rain by Eleanor Sydney Some storms break you. Some storms set you free. Celia Larsen thought she had found the life she was supposed to want — a charming partner, a beautiful apartment, a future carefully curated to perfection. But behind the polished surface lurked control, fear, and the slow erosion of her true self. When a single, rain-soaked night cracks the illusion beyond repair, Celia walks away from everything she thought she needed. Alone, frightened, and adrift, she must learn how to rebuild a life that belongs to her alone — one fragile, terrifying step at a time. ...

Women of all backgrounds, with a special resonance for Black women and women of color, will discover a safe space to find their voice, receive healing, and walk toward transformation. Through her professional expertise in trauma recovery, the biblical story of Hagar, and the lived experience of her own painful stories, Dieula Magalie Previlon delivers a message of unshakeable hope.

Unwavering Love! A 52-Week Devotional for Wives of TBI Survivors As the wife of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivor, life can feel overwhelming and challenging. The journey of recovery is not only physical, but also emotional, mental, and spiritual. In this inspiring and empowering devotional book, you will be reminded of the strength and resilience within you, and find comfort and hope in the author's personal story. Unwavering Love - A 52-Week Devotional for Wives of TBI Survivors is a companion for those navigating the challenges of caring for their loved ones with a TBI. With weekly...

Release The Grip: Break Free From Anxiety & Live A Happy Life! From daily worries to deeper emotional challenges, anxiety, fear, and negative emotions have conquered a great part of our lives. If you feel overwhelmed by stress, fear, and worries, rest assured that you are not alone. This insightful anxiety book is here to help you break free from the emotional patterns that keep you stuck and learn how to live your life to the fullest. Presenting "Rewire Your Anxiety Brain" By Maria Holden! Packed with helpful information and practical advice, this anxiety help book is exactly what you need...

Alicia Anderson is a police officer with the ideal life - married to the man of her dreams, the mother of an amazing teenage son, lots of friends and a job that she loves. Alicia's life changes in an instant when she is severely injured at work while on patrol. Her perfect life crumbles around her as she battles with the aftermath of the accident, struggling to get well, to get her life back. Does she have the strength to claw herself back from the edge? Can she right the wrongs done to her? Can she face the truth about herself, her husband, their marriage and the job?

Have you ever waited for someone so long that you forgot who you were without the waiting? This book is for the daughters who sat on metaphorical porches, waiting for a father who never returned—not physically, emotionally, or fully. In He Never Came Back, and I Stopped Waiting, Sienna Thorne takes us on an intimate, emotionally raw journey through the invisible wounds left by an emotionally absent father. With poetic storytelling, this book explores how a missing father figure silently rewrites a daughter’s understanding of love, connection, and self-worth. It shows how these wounds ...

The abuse and oppression of women in the workplace has been an issue since the mid-1800’s during the Industrial Revolution, when women officially became a part of the labor force. Ignored or brushed off as whining and complaining, women employees continue to endure gender bias, bullying, gaslighting, sexual harassment, and more at an alarming rate. The presence of psychological safety is often missing in their workspaces. In this anthology a group of women have come together to share their real-world point of view about their time in the corporate sector. This book is a collection of ...