Dysfunctional Families

A victim of her mother’s Munchausen by proxy and child abuse survivor, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s unique and controversial case made headlines across the world. Now, she’s finally free to start living her life on her terms—and to tell her own story as only she can.

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....

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

Do you have a narcissist, sociopath, or psychopath in your life, or think that you might? Do you continually feel anxious around someone in your life, but can’t pinpoint why? Listen to find out more....

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

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

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....

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

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.

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

If you're constantly feeling on edge, forever working to appease your spouse to little avail and feel like you're constantly being chipped away at with their abusive behavior, then I can understand how emotionally shattering it feels to live this way....

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....

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....

Haunted by the ghosts of toxic relationships? Struggling with a crippling emotional hangover after escaping narcissistic abuse or manipulation? You are not alone....

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....

A shocking true story about familial betrayal, horrifying secrets and when justice prevails....

Jinger Vuolo, of Duggar family fame, tells how she began to question the ideology of her youth and learned to embrace freedom in Christ.

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....

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

The psychopath carefully selects the most heartbreaking way to abandon you. Psychopath Free will help you out of the darkness so that you can begin making better choices....

The FOG is an acronym that stands for "Fear, Obligation, and Guilt". These three emotions are often how narcissists, sociopaths, and other types of emotional manipulators go about controlling others....

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....

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....

A victim of her mother’s Munchausen by proxy and child abuse survivor, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s unique and controversial case made headlines across the world. Now, she’s finally free to start living her life on her terms—and to tell her own story as only she can.

Descubre cómo afrontar un divorcio conflictivo y transformar tu vida, incluso si escapar de tu ex narcisista parece imposible. ¿Te sientes atrapado/a en un matrimonio tóxico sin salida? ¿Te abruma la idea de enfrentarte a un narcisista manipulador en un tribunal de familia? ¿Temes las repercusiones personales y parentales de dejar a tu pareja abusiva? Si es así, no estás solo/a. Muchas personas como tú están atrapadas en la red del abuso emocional y psicológico, preguntándose cómo recuperar sus vidas y garantizar un entorno seguro y estable para sus hijos.

Pretty much every parent has been reactive at some point. Reactive parenting encompasses the negative behaviors that stem from frustration, like yelling, threatening, screaming, and over-rewarding or bribing. It's difficult not to snap when you're overworked, overtired, and faced with a child experiencing extremely high emotions. That's where this book comes in. Break Free from Reactive Parenting offers up a new approach toward self-regulation and child expression, focusing on the family as a whole to create a calmer, more equitable home environment.

Co-written by the writer of Sunday Times bestsellers The Asylum, The Convent, Silent Sisters and Abandoned, this is the harrowing emotional story of horrific sexual abuse at the hands of a father.

Aunque ahora te sientas atrapado/a e impotente, ten la seguridad de que este libro te brindará la comprensión, las herramientas y los pasos prácticos necesarios para sanar, recuperarte y reclamar tu poder frente a esa persona narcisista en tu vida.

In this gut-wrenching account of her early life, author Kat Ward takes the listener through every shade of darkness, whilst never allowing the candle of hope to fully extinguish, so as that truth may indeed find its rightful freedom.

Kimber had it all—talent, drive, and opportunity—until she sacrificed everything for love. Three decades later, trapped in a toxic marriage, divorce wasn’t an option but a necessity. Her life depended on it. His controlling and abusive behavior didn’t end when she finally found the courage to leave. In fact, it got worse. Bound by the welfare of her children, Kimber remained in the marital home during the divorce, enduring a living nightmare within walls built from his cruelty.

Child abuse casts a long shadow over the history of childhood. Across the centuries there are numerous accounts of children being beaten, neglected, sexually assaulted, or even killed by those closest to them. This book explores this darker side of childhood history, looking at what constituted cruelty towards children in the past and at the social responses towards it. Focusing primarily on England, it is a history of violence against children in their own homes, covering a large timeframe which extends from medieval times to the present.

Struggling to escape the suffocating grip of narcissistic abuse? Look no further! Gain the insights you need to heal deep emotional wounds. Introducing: "Dear Narcissist, WHY Me" – a beacon of hope for inner healing and empowerment, authored by Dr. John Kraus, Ph.D., a narcissistic abuse recovery expert who furthered his studies at Harvard Medical School in Trauma Informed Care.

Intergenerational trauma is a deeply ingrained cycle, affecting countless individuals seeking to break free and establish healthier future paths for themselves and their families. But you can break this cycle and move toward healing with the help of this book.

Born in 1975, Louise was living a happy, normal life as the much adored only child of two loving and hard-working parents. But then the tragic deaths of her father and grandfather within two years of each other turn her life upside down.

Plenty of psychology books out there diagnose narcissists, gaslighting, and dysfunctional relationships. This is a firsthand account of what it is like to date a sociopath. Corinne Thornwood is a first-time author who is here to share her cautionary tale of how to survive a sociopath with the objective to help unsuspecting and innocent people from having this happen to them.

Secrets are like vampires. They captivate us with their forbidden mystery and promises of excitement. Yet once inside us, they become toxic; compelling us to infect others, who in turn want nothing more than to be bitten. It's a vicious cycle that ensures nothing remains secret forever.

Are you haunted by anxiety and endless ruminations, trapped in the painful memories of narcissistic abuse? Do you feel overwhelmed by the struggle to set boundaries, trust others, or rediscover who you truly are? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone—and there is a path forward. Take back control of your life with this empowering guide designed specifically for survivors like you.

A memoir that unearths the layered emotional and sexual lives of women and exemplifies the satisfaction that comes when they assert their voices and power, Unsexed speaks to millions of women who have different narratives but face similar struggles in reclaiming their voices, bodies, and sexuality.