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If He's So Great, Why Do I Feel So Bad?

Recognising and Overcoming Subtle Abuse

by Avery Neal ...

"The message Avery Neal conveys in this book couldn't be more timely."From the Foreword by Lois P. Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner OfficeAre you a victim of subtle abuse? Are you always the one apologising or constantly questioning and blaming yourself? Do you often feel confused, frustrated, and angry?If you answered yes to any of these questions, you ... Read more

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"The message Avery Neal conveys in this book couldn't be more timely."From the Foreword by Lois P. Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner OfficeAre you a victim of subtle abuse? Are you always the one apologising or constantly questioning and blaming yourself? Do you often feel confused, frustrated, and angry?If you answered yes to any of these questions, you
... Read more
Why Does He Do That?

Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

by Lundy Bancroft ...

In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship.He says he loves you. So...why does he do that?You’ve asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to ... Read more

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In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship.He says he loves you. So...why does he do that?You’ve asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to
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Trauma and Recovery

The Aftermath of Violence-—From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror

by Judith Lewis Herman, MD ...

**In this landmark work, a preeminent scholar establishes a revolutionary model for understanding and treating trauma survivors“One of the most important psychiatric works to be published since Freud.” ―New York Times**Trauma and Recovery is the foundational text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a political frame, psychiatrist Judith L. Herman argues that ... Read more

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**In this landmark work, a preeminent scholar establishes a revolutionary model for understanding and treating trauma survivors“One of the most important psychiatric works to be published since Freud.” ―New York Times**Trauma and Recovery is the foundational text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a political frame, psychiatrist Judith L. Herman argues that
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Child Abuse: Abandoned, Violated and Betrayed - True Story [Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse]

by Jackie Latesha D. Palumboh ...

Several incidences of childhood abuse at the hands of a close relative prove to have done their damage as she is forced to face her feelings about the abuse many years later.Sam took a deep breath then launched into her story.Tags: sex, sexual abuse, sex abuse, domestic abuse, domestic violence, abuse, sex torture, sex abuse stories, sex stories, ... Read more

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Several incidences of childhood abuse at the hands of a close relative prove to have done their damage as she is forced to face her feelings about the abuse many years later.Sam took a deep breath then launched into her story.Tags: sex, sexual abuse, sex abuse, domestic abuse, domestic violence, abuse, sex torture, sex abuse stories, sex stories,
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Broken

A traumatised girl. Her troubled brother. Their shocking secret.

by Rosie Lewis ...

Nine-year-old Archie and his five-year-old sister, Bobbi, are taken into emergency police protective custody after an incident of domestic violence at their family home.Rosie collects the children from their out-of-hours foster carer on New Year’s Day and instantly recognises Archie from a domestic violence workshop she helped with. Rosie remembers that when asked what he enjoyed most about the ... Read more

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Nine-year-old Archie and his five-year-old sister, Bobbi, are taken into emergency police protective custody after an incident of domestic violence at their family home.Rosie collects the children from their out-of-hours foster carer on New Year’s Day and instantly recognises Archie from a domestic violence workshop she helped with. Rosie remembers that when asked what he enjoyed most about the
... Read more
Fierce Medicine

Breakthrough Practices to Heal the Body and Ignite the Spirit

by Ana T. Forrest ...

In Fierce Medicine, Ana Forrest, charismatic teacher and founder of Forrest Yoga, combines physical practice, eastern wisdom, and profound Native American ceremony to help heal everything from addictive behaviors and eating disorders to chronic pain and injury.Fierce Medicine is also part memoir, detailing Ana Forrest's journey to move beyond her past as she helps others to do the same. Filled ... Read more

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In Fierce Medicine, Ana Forrest, charismatic teacher and founder of Forrest Yoga, combines physical practice, eastern wisdom, and profound Native American ceremony to help heal everything from addictive behaviors and eating disorders to chronic pain and injury.Fierce Medicine is also part memoir, detailing Ana Forrest's journey to move beyond her past as she helps others to do the same. Filled
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The War on Dads and Children

how to fight it, and win

by Vincent McGovern ...

This book describes the unholy war perpetrated by the myriad state agencies, perhaps in some cases unwittingly, against loving fathers remaining in their children’s lives post-divorce or separation. The author has had 5 Ombudsman Investigations to his credit, 3 were Parliamentary, his credentials are exemplary.He has never been cautioned, charged or arrested, yet he and his children were subjected ... Read more

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This book describes the unholy war perpetrated by the myriad state agencies, perhaps in some cases unwittingly, against loving fathers remaining in their children’s lives post-divorce or separation. The author has had 5 Ombudsman Investigations to his credit, 3 were Parliamentary, his credentials are exemplary.He has never been cautioned, charged or arrested, yet he and his children were subjected
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Worthy of Love

The Narcissism Series, #2

by Debbie Mirza ...

Series Book 2 - The Narcissism Series
Healing after narcissistic abuse IS possible and this book shows you how.Debbie Mirza's first book in this series on narcissism, The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist explained the traits of a covert narcissist and what they look like in real life. In Worthy of Love, the highly anticipated follow-up book, she focuses on how to recover after you realize you have been with a narcissist. How to ... Read more

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Healing after narcissistic abuse IS possible and this book shows you how.Debbie Mirza's first book in this series on narcissism, The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist explained the traits of a covert narcissist and what they look like in real life. In Worthy of Love, the highly anticipated follow-up book, she focuses on how to recover after you realize you have been with a narcissist. How to
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Gaslighting: Learn How to Recognize and Recover from Mental Manipulation, the Gaslight Effect, Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome, and Toxic Relationships to Be Free Forever!

by Rhonda Appleton ...

Have you always felt uneasy around someone because of how they get you to do things you ordinarily wouldn't agree to do but often can't help it because of their manipulation and gaslighting?And are you looking to learn how to spot such tendencies from a mile away and stop them in their tracks before they can get to you?If you've answered YES, keep reading...You Are About To Discover Exactly How To ... Read more

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Have you always felt uneasy around someone because of how they get you to do things you ordinarily wouldn't agree to do but often can't help it because of their manipulation and gaslighting?And are you looking to learn how to spot such tendencies from a mile away and stop them in their tracks before they can get to you?If you've answered YES, keep reading...You Are About To Discover Exactly How To
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Outcast

The new book from the No. 1 bestselling author, Toni Maguire

by Toni Maguire ...

FROM BESTELLING AUTHOR TONI MAGUIRE COMES A NEW STORY OF SURVIVALIn her latest inspirational and heartbreaking memoir, Toni Maguire tells the story of Willow, a young woman raised in the Mormon church who experienced a childhood of terror and sickening neglect. Abused by her father, then cast out by her mother, Willow's abusers were shielded by the authority that their religion gave them. Wanting ... Read more

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FROM BESTELLING AUTHOR TONI MAGUIRE COMES A NEW STORY OF SURVIVALIn her latest inspirational and heartbreaking memoir, Toni Maguire tells the story of Willow, a young woman raised in the Mormon church who experienced a childhood of terror and sickening neglect. Abused by her father, then cast out by her mother, Willow's abusers were shielded by the authority that their religion gave them. Wanting
... Read more
No One Listened

Two children caught in a tragedy with no one else to trust except for each other

by Isobel Kerr, Alex Kerr ...

When Isobel and Alex came home from school to find their abusive father had brutally murdered their mother, their world was thrown into chaos. Plunged into a care system that neglected them, Isobel and Alex were expected to come to nothing, and had only each other to rely on.Isobel and Alex’s mother used to do everything with them. A full-time teacher, she dedicated herself to her children, partly ... Read more

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When Isobel and Alex came home from school to find their abusive father had brutally murdered their mother, their world was thrown into chaos. Plunged into a care system that neglected them, Isobel and Alex were expected to come to nothing, and had only each other to rely on.Isobel and Alex’s mother used to do everything with them. A full-time teacher, she dedicated herself to her children, partly
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Scarred

A Memoir of a Childhood Stolen and a Life Reclaimed

by Clark Fredericks ...

A memoir of trauma and transformation by a man who was haunted by childhood abuse but who fought his way back—a journey from vengeance and prison to freedom and redemption.For a boy growing up in the 1970s, rural northern New Jersey was a year-round playground, filled with secret fishing holes, enchanted woods, and private trails to explore with friends. But this childhood idyll was snatched from ... Read more

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A memoir of trauma and transformation by a man who was haunted by childhood abuse but who fought his way back—a journey from vengeance and prison to freedom and redemption.For a boy growing up in the 1970s, rural northern New Jersey was a year-round playground, filled with secret fishing holes, enchanted woods, and private trails to explore with friends. But this childhood idyll was snatched from
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The Boy No One Loved

A Heartbreaking True Story of Abuse, Abandonment and Betrayal

by Casey Watson ...

Sunday Times bestselling author and foster carer Casey Watson’s first heartbreaking memoir.Justin was five years old; his brothers two and three. Their mother, a heroin addict, had left them alone again. Later that day, after trying to burn down the family home, Justin was taken into care.Justin was taken into care at the age of five after deliberately burning down his family home. Six years on, ... Read more

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Sunday Times bestselling author and foster carer Casey Watson’s first heartbreaking memoir.Justin was five years old; his brothers two and three. Their mother, a heroin addict, had left them alone again. Later that day, after trying to burn down the family home, Justin was taken into care.Justin was taken into care at the age of five after deliberately burning down his family home. Six years on,
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Damaged

The Heartbreaking True Story of a Forgotten Child

by Cathy Glass ...

The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller.At just eight years old, Jodie is violent, aggressive and extremely challenging. Five carers in four months have been unable to cope, but there is one last hope: Cathy Glass…As Jodie begins to trust Cathy and make progress, shocking details about her past come to light. No one had noticed the glaring signs of abuse by those who were supposed to love her most.One ... Read more

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The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller.At just eight years old, Jodie is violent, aggressive and extremely challenging. Five carers in four months have been unable to cope, but there is one last hope: Cathy Glass…As Jodie begins to trust Cathy and make progress, shocking details about her past come to light. No one had noticed the glaring signs of abuse by those who were supposed to love her most.One
... Read more
Mummy Knew

A terrifying step-father. A mother who refused to listen. A little girl desperate to escape.

by Lisa James ...

Four-year-old Lisa's world turned upside down when her step-father moved in. Most of the time he was just violent but then he started making her do things to him she knew were wrong. Soon he was visiting her at night. Lisa begged her mother for help but she just shrugged, telling Lisa he would have his way. It was the greatest betrayal of all.At first Lisa's step-father would just make her stroke ... Read more

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Four-year-old Lisa's world turned upside down when her step-father moved in. Most of the time he was just violent but then he started making her do things to him she knew were wrong. Soon he was visiting her at night. Lisa begged her mother for help but she just shrugged, telling Lisa he would have his way. It was the greatest betrayal of all.At first Lisa's step-father would just make her stroke
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Nobody’s Son

All Alex ever wanted was a family of his own

by Cathy Glass ...

Born in a prison and removed from his drug-dependent mother, rejection is all that 7-year-old Alex knows.When Cathy is asked to foster little Alex, aged 7, her immediate reaction is: Why can’t he stay with his present carers for the last month? He’s already had many moves since coming into care as a toddler and he’ll only be with her a short while before he goes to live with his permanent adoptive ... Read more

£3.99

Born in a prison and removed from his drug-dependent mother, rejection is all that 7-year-old Alex knows.When Cathy is asked to foster little Alex, aged 7, her immediate reaction is: Why can’t he stay with his present carers for the last month? He’s already had many moves since coming into care as a toddler and he’ll only be with her a short while before he goes to live with his permanent adoptive
... Read more
Cruel to Be Kind

Saying no can save a child’s life

by Cathy Glass ...

Cruel To Be Kind is the true story of Max, aged 6. He is fostered by Cathy while his mother is in hospital with complications from type 2 diabetes.Cruel To Be Kind is the true story of Max, aged 6. He is fostered by Cathy while his mother is in hospital with complications from type 2 diabetes. Fostering Max gets off to a bad start when his mother, Caz, complains and threatens Cathy even before Max ... Read more

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Cruel To Be Kind is the true story of Max, aged 6. He is fostered by Cathy while his mother is in hospital with complications from type 2 diabetes.Cruel To Be Kind is the true story of Max, aged 6. He is fostered by Cathy while his mother is in hospital with complications from type 2 diabetes. Fostering Max gets off to a bad start when his mother, Caz, complains and threatens Cathy even before Max
... Read more
I Remember, Daddy

The harrowing true story of a daughter haunted by memories too terrible to forget

by Katie Matthews ...

Katie's memories of her childhood were patchy. She'd always remembered her father's physical abuse, his anger and violence. But there was a lot she had forgotten. And, at the age of 24, after the birth of her son, the memories that were gradually unlocked with the help of a psychiatrist were far more terrible.Katie had grown up living in fear. She'd never forgotten the icy coldness that used to ... Read more

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Katie's memories of her childhood were patchy. She'd always remembered her father's physical abuse, his anger and violence. But there was a lot she had forgotten. And, at the age of 24, after the birth of her son, the memories that were gradually unlocked with the help of a psychiatrist were far more terrible.Katie had grown up living in fear. She'd never forgotten the icy coldness that used to
... Read more
Unbroken: True Story of Sexual Abuse, Drugs, Rape, Betrayal and Triumph

by Lisa E. F. Hereford ...

** Fair warning: This is a true story of sexual abuse, drugs, rape, betrayal and triumph ** **Warning:This book contains crude language and is not for the faint of heart** As I sat down to write this story about my life, I had to think a long time about how to start my story. I learned early that you cannot substitute water for milk on cereal so when there was no milk in the house, I just ate ... Read more

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** Fair warning: This is a true story of sexual abuse, drugs, rape, betrayal and triumph ** **Warning:This book contains crude language and is not for the faint of heart** As I sat down to write this story about my life, I had to think a long time about how to start my story. I learned early that you cannot substitute water for milk on cereal so when there was no milk in the house, I just ate
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Helpless

The true story of a neglected girl betrayed and exploited by the neighbour she trusted

by Marianne Marsh ...

Neglected by her careless parents, Marianne turned to her neighbour, the one person that she thought she could trust….Eight year old Marianne, the eldest of five children, was neglected by her slovenly mother and her violent alcoholic father. Uncared for and unkempt she was rejected at school by her peers and scarcely tolerated by her teachers. Only one person gave her the affection she craved; a ... Read more

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Neglected by her careless parents, Marianne turned to her neighbour, the one person that she thought she could trust….Eight year old Marianne, the eldest of five children, was neglected by her slovenly mother and her violent alcoholic father. Uncared for and unkempt she was rejected at school by her peers and scarcely tolerated by her teachers. Only one person gave her the affection she craved; a
... Read more
A Boy Without Hope

by Casey Watson ...

A BOY WITHOUT HOPE is the heart-breaking story of a boy who didn’t know the meaning of love. A history of abuse and neglect has left Miller destined for life’s scrap heap. But in this turbulent story of conflict and struggle, Casey Watson is determined to help Miller overcome his demons, show him love and give him hope.Casey Watson is back, doing the job she does best – rolling up her sleeves and ... Read more

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A BOY WITHOUT HOPE is the heart-breaking story of a boy who didn’t know the meaning of love. A history of abuse and neglect has left Miller destined for life’s scrap heap. But in this turbulent story of conflict and struggle, Casey Watson is determined to help Miller overcome his demons, show him love and give him hope.Casey Watson is back, doing the job she does best – rolling up her sleeves and
... Read more
Groomed

Danger lies closer than you think

by Casey Watson ...

It’s late on Friday night when Casey’s mobile starts to ring. She is expecting it to be her daughter Riley. But it isn’t Riley. It’s a woman from the Emergency Duty Team. So begins Casey and Mike’s latest fostering challenge – a fifteen-year-old girl called Keeley who’s run away from her long-term foster home 25 miles away.The Jonathan Ross Show has just started when Casey gets the call. She ... Read more

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It’s late on Friday night when Casey’s mobile starts to ring. She is expecting it to be her daughter Riley. But it isn’t Riley. It’s a woman from the Emergency Duty Team. So begins Casey and Mike’s latest fostering challenge – a fifteen-year-old girl called Keeley who’s run away from her long-term foster home 25 miles away.The Jonathan Ross Show has just started when Casey gets the call. She
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Cry Silent Tears

The heartbreaking survival story of a small mute boy who overcame unbearable suffering and found his voice again

by Joe Peters ...

Joe knew his mother was cruel and violent, but he trusted his beloved father to protect him from her. When a freak accident saw his father burn to death in front of him, Joe was left at the mercy of his mother. Without the love of his friend and brother, he wouldn't have survived. With them, he went on to spend his life fighting child abuse.Joe was just five years old and the horrific scene ... Read more

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Joe knew his mother was cruel and violent, but he trusted his beloved father to protect him from her. When a freak accident saw his father burn to death in front of him, Joe was left at the mercy of his mother. Without the love of his friend and brother, he wouldn't have survived. With them, he went on to spend his life fighting child abuse.Joe was just five years old and the horrific scene
... Read more
Daddy’s Little Earner

A heartbreaking true story of a brave little girl's escape from violence

by Maria Landon ...

The shocking story of a young girl forced into prostitution by her own father, and her painful journey to escape her horrific childhood and build a new life for herself and her sons.Maria's dad was a pimp, living in a world of thieves and street-walkers. Her mother, tiring of turning tricks for her husband, walked out, leaving the children in his chaotic, violent and sometimes cruel care. By the ... Read more

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The shocking story of a young girl forced into prostitution by her own father, and her painful journey to escape her horrific childhood and build a new life for herself and her sons.Maria's dad was a pimp, living in a world of thieves and street-walkers. Her mother, tiring of turning tricks for her husband, walked out, leaving the children in his chaotic, violent and sometimes cruel care. By the
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