Dysfunctional Families

iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy shares her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother—and how she retook control of her life.

In this breakthrough book, clinical psychologist Lindsay Gibson exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable....

Psychologist and preeminent narcissism expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula provides a transformative guide to protecting and healing yourself from the narcissism you can’t see....

Melody Beattie's insightful look into codependency has guided millions to understanding that caring for the self is where healing begins.

What Happened to You? provides powerful scientific and emotional insights into the behavioral patterns so many of us struggle to understand.

What do "healthy boundaries" really mean? Licensed counselor, sought-after relationship expert, and one of the most influential therapists on Instagram Nedra Glover Tawwab demystifies this complex topic for today's world....

New York Times bestselling author Lara Love Hardin recounts her slide from soccer mom to opioid addict to jailhouse shot caller and her unlikely comeback as a highly successful ghostwriter in this harrowing, hilarious, no-holds-barred memoir.

He says he loves you. So...why does he do that? You've asked yourself this question again and again....

Learn how to effectively raise kids with a narcissistic ex and ensure your kids are emotionally secure, mentally strong, confident, and happy.

The first book specifically for daughters suffering from the emotional abuse of selfish, self-involved mothers....

A shocking account of how vulnerable children were preyed upon by a doctor entrusted with their care....

Most of us know someone who, for whatever reason, always seems to cause problems, irritate others, or incite conflict....

When you said, “I do”, you entered marriage with high hopes, dreaming it would be supremely happy. You never intended for it to be miserable....

The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist is the most comprehensive and helpful audiobook on the topic of covert narcissism. This type of narcissism is one of the most damaging forms because the abuse is so hidden and so insidious....

Rabbit is an unflinching memoir of cinematic scope and unexpected humor that offers a rare glimpse into the harrowing reality of life on America's margins....

Many of us find ourselves stuck in unhealthy habits simply because we don't see a better way. With Mother Hunger, trauma counselor Kelly McDaniel helps women break the cycle of destructive behavior by taking a fresh look at childhood trauma and its lasting impact....

This groundbreaking book includes four books that will teach you from start to finish, everything you need to know about Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency and Complex PTSD, as well as how to recover from each one of them....

If being in love means being in pain, this book was written for you....

For over 20 years, Joanne Lee's mother kept the remains of three newborn babies hidden in her wardrobe. For the first time since exposing her mother's crimes, Joanne breaks her silence over her family's horrific ordeal....

Drawing on the success of her popular self-help book, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, author Lindsay Gibson offers yet another essential resource for adult children of emotionally immature parents....

How does trauma affect a child's mind—and how can that mind recover? In the classic The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Dr. Perry explains what happens to the brains of children exposed to extreme stress and shares their lessons of courage, humanity, and hope....

Trauma and Recovery is revered as the seminal text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a broader political frame, Harvard psychiatrist Judith Herman argues that psychological trauma is inseparable from its social and political context....

From the bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace comes a road map for understanding and moving past family struggles—and living your life, your way....

In this revelatory, harrowing, and ultimately hopeful memoir, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard shares the painful realities she grew up with and the details of her life that only she knows.

If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met or dismissed—and you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, and abandonment....

A young girl's life is shadowed by secrets and lies. When Willow arrives in the Allen household, curious things begin to happen. Who is the strange child dressed in outlandish clothes who refuses a mobile phone? What are the mysterious allegations that have been made about her?

Gaslighting. Love bombing. Hoovering. Triangulating. These are all insidious weapons in the narcissist’s toolkit. Narcissism can be hard to diagnose, but it is one of the hallmarks of abusive relationships. As a therapist specializing in narcissism and domestic abuse, Vanessa M. Reiser has strategies to help victims to identify, understand, and heal from abusive relationships.

Trish Hinde, 35, was sexually abused by her father, Gerard King, from the age of six. Alone and scared, she internalised her trauma and began suffering from violent seizures. Her father took responsibility for her epilepsy care, even abusing her on hospital visits. Trish and her five siblings were neglected, often relying on neighbours for food and watching helplessly as bailiffs carried away their possessions. In her early teens, Trish was recklessly promiscuous and became a victim of child sexual exploitation, often finding herself in danger.

After a life in care, with both good and bad experiences of the system, Hope knows all too well what the risks are for children in care as they approach adolescence. Lacking any sense of self-worth or belonging, children in care are often dismissed by the authorities as impossible to manage and, worse, perceived as children who have invited sexual abuse by placing themselves in 'dangerous' situations. Hope lifts the lid on this untold chapter of her story and the devastating effects she experienced when she reconnected with her past.

Break the trauma bond for good and raise happy kids who know the value of setting boundaries because they see you do so confidently! This book will empower you to make it happen, with all the knowledge and practical tips you need to start making a change from Day One.

Quedar atrapado en una red narcisista no es tarea fácil. Combinado con experiencias pasadas de diversos tipos de abuso, la presión familiar y una baja autoestima, las víctimas quedan atrapadas en una vida parecida a arenas movedizas que, sin ayuda, puede causarles daños de por vida en múltiples formas.

Libérate de la manipulación oculta y la influencia tóxica – ¡Recupera tu vida y tu poder! En Los Influenciadores en la Sombra, aprenderás todo sobre los trucos sigilosos que estas personas usan para controlarnos, desde el gaslighting hasta el bombardeo de amor.

Break free from narcissistic abuse, reclaim your self-esteem, and restore confidence, no matter how long you've suffered. Are you trapped in a cycle of narcissistic torment? Does the memory of manipulation haunt you, leaving you lost and overwhelmed? Do you long to be free to grow and confident, free from narcissistic control? Being a victim of narcissistic behavior is devastating, but you’re not alone. Studies suggest 6.2% of people have Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), causing widespread emotional distress.

Don’t let financial exploitation catch you or your loved ones off guard — this book is a must-listen for anyone looking to protect seniors from scams and financial abuse. Whether you’re managing your own finances or watching out for an aging parent, Mind the Money: Preventing Financial Exploitation of Seniors gives you the tools you need to stay one step ahead of fraudsters.

Not Ours to See is the inspirational story of a woman who faced adversities as a child, teenager and adult. Anne Sauter Lieb struggled to learn in school, struggled to feel understood in her family and struggled to find peace in a marriage where her feelings didn’t matter. In spite of everything, this devoted mother refused to give up and vowed to provide her daughters with better lives.

Do you know if your trusted caregiver is ripping off your parents? What can you do to protect your loved ones? How can you find the best qualified caregiver? Families struggled to find dependable, trusted care. These true stories are just a glimpse that exposes fraud and manipulation by unscrupulous caregivers. Through these stories, you will learn to identify subtle hints that expose a dishonest caregiver. You’ll discover resources, tips on hiring and managing your caregiver and some basic estate planning questions are included.

Do you find that you're constantly walking on eggshells, afraid of saying something that will upset your ex and cause them to use your children against you? Are you feeling weighed down by your narcissistic co-parent's manipulations? Worried about how all of this is affecting your children? While you cannot change your ex and rid them of their damaging tendencies, you can control your actions and protect your children. This guide will show you how. Inside, you’ll discover:

In Just Another Slice, nine-year-old Sarah Bailey tries to survive in a family full of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse while at the same time trying to protect her younger brother Curtis. Sarah learns that asking for Just Another Slice of toast is not the only thing in her life she will be denied. Yet, in a world full of cruelty, she finds kindness and happiness in the most unsuspecting people, places, and things.

Tanto si navega por las secuelas de una relación tóxica como si busca comprender la dinámica del abuso narcisista, este libro le ofrece valiosas perspectivas y herramientas prácticas. Es un recurso esencial para cualquiera que se encuentre en el desafiante viaje hacia la sanación y el empoderamiento.

You love God. You love your kids. So why don’t they love Him? God promises lovingkindness to a thousand generations for families who love and obey Him (Deut. 7:9). Why are children who grew up in Christian homes leaving the faith, and how do we get them to come back? No matter how old your children are, there is a solution.