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....

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.

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.

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....

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....

The host and creator of the award-winning true crime podcast Nobody Should Believe Me offers a groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that investigates Munchausen by Proxy.

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....

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....

From the author of Nobody’s Cuter than You comes a poignant, deeply personal story about trusting God to heal generational wounds so you can be a strong, loving presence for your teenage daughter.

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

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....

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....

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.

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....

Often, the grown children of emotionally absent mothers can't quite put a finger on what's missing from their lives....

In Gay Girl, Good God, author Jackie Hill Perry shares her own story, offering practical tools that helped her in the process of finding wholeness....

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....

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....

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....

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....

On the verge of adolescence, Dave is rescued from his terrifyingly abusive, alcoholic mother and made a permanent ward of the court....

Cycle Breakers is a personal yet relatable journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. Part memoir and part manual, popular UK empowerment coach Harriet Shearsmith dives into the complexities of parent-child relationships, revealing how to safely and effectively challenge emotionally immature parents, redefine your identity, and create a new narrative for yourself and your family. Here, Shearsmith beautifully melds psychological insight with practical tools for how to navigate estrangement and dysfunctional family dynamics in a digital age where protecting your peace is harder than ever.

If you’re struggling with unresolved childhood trauma, reconnecting with your vulnerable inner child can unlock profound healing and set the stage for profound personal growth. Written by an expert in childhood trauma, this gentle guide presents an integrative approach that merges inner child work with self-compassion techniques to help you “reparent” the wounded aspects of yourself that were lost, frozen in time, or traumatized—so you can start moving toward the life you were meant to live.

Affirmations for the Modern Woman: Healing from Toxic Relationships is a powerful audio journey designed to help you release the wounds of the past and rise into a future built on radical self-worth, emotional strength, and unshakable peace.

Follow the author's heart-wrenching story about her domestic violence experiences with her Thai ex-partner and the secondary trauma of not being believed, being pressured to stay silent by some of her expat community, and being gaslit into questioning her reality. It's about a mother fighting to protect herself and her two babies from psychological abuse during the COVID pandemic lockdown on a remote island in Thailand. In this raw memoir, Juanelle courageously breaks years of enforced silence to share her journey from survivor to advocate.

When Marc was a small child, his father committed suicide. When his mother remarried, Marc thought his life was going to be OK but he could never have imagined just what was going to happen . . . Unloved is Marc's powerful story of sinking into the depths of addiction and despair and then finding the inner strength to rise above it. Marc is now at peace with his past and leads a happy and productive life.

The Trouble with Kim: On Transcending Despair and Approaching Joy is a poignant collection of true stories about growing up poor in a troubled family, and struggling to heal past childhood wounds toward wholeness and manhood. A gifted storyteller, Seth David Branitz manages to move and entertain as he explores even the most difficult of themes.

In Destined to Death, Chosen to Live, Miranda Wheeler shares her gripping, true story of survival, betrayal, and divine protection. What began as a hopeful second chance at love spiraled into a nightmare of financial abuse, addiction, narcissistic manipulation, and an unthinkable murder plot—one involving a hidden life insurance policy taken out on her without consent.

Si te sientes superado en la vida y en tus relaciones, este libro puede ser la solución. Te enseña a entender y usar la psicología humana para ganar control y evitar ser manipulado. Basado en los principios de la “Psicología Oscura”, revela siete secretos para decodificar a las personas, dominar disputas y dejar atrás los arrepentimientos de no haber actuado mejor. Aprenderás a identificar la Tríada Oscura del carácter (Maquiavelismo, Narcisismo y Psicopatía), detectar manipuladores y defenderte de técnicas de influencia emocional.

The unapologetic survival manual for anyone who's ever been manipulated, gaslit, or emotionally drained by a narcissist. Narcissistic abuse doesn’t always scream — sometimes, it whispers. It flatters. It future-fakes. And then it dismantles your reality one subtle lie at a time. If you've ever questioned your sanity, walked on eggshells, or felt like love was used against you, this book is your wake-up call.

Questo tipo di amore, quello sbagliato e opprimente, non si fabbrica da solo. I legami di amore assoluto, come quelli che spesso caratterizzano l'infanzia, impediscono il vitale processo di separazione dalle figure di cura, e portano a ricercare legami ugualmente iperdipendenti nelle relazioni dell'età adulta. Qual è, quindi, il confine tra l'amore "sano" e possibile e quello che degenera nella tossicità?

Narcissism Unmasked is the ultimate guide for breaking free from the grip of manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional control. This book will help you understand what you’ve endured, reclaim your voice, and rebuild your life from a place of strength.

To save dad's business and control his drinking were the doubly impossible tasks I was burdened with. The effects of alcoholism tore my family apart. I was shocked by his alcohol consumption. The longer he drank, the less responsible he became. Facing dad, with his gun aimed at me, are images I will never forget.

True strength lies in the courage to be yourself and speak your truth. When Kath Essing recalled the sexual abuse from her childhood, her life turned upside-down. The secret had been hidden for decades, even from herself. After 23 years of navigating her own mental health issues, Kath was ready to face her greatest challenge and disclose the experiences of her childhood sexual abuse to police.

Are you an empath struggling to heal from narcissistic abuse? Ready to transform your pain into power and reclaim your authentic self? This comprehensive audiobook is your compassionate companion on the journey from trauma to triumph. Written with deep understanding and practical wisdom, it offers a complete roadmap to healing and personal transformation.

Unspoken Wounds: Healing Childhood Trauma Through the Lens of Culture, Identity & Belonging is a powerful, affirming book for listeners who never saw themselves represented in traditional healing narratives. Written for people whose trauma was shaped by cultural silence, family loyalty, systemic oppression, or generational pain, this book offers a deeply compassionate path toward healing. If you grew up in a home where emotions weren’t safe, where love had conditions, or where survival came before softness, this book will speak to your soul.

Descubre cómo reconocer y evitar gente tóxica que agota tu energía. Este audiolibro no solo te ofrece tácticas esenciales para lidiar con vampiros energéticos, sino que también te proporciona una guía completa para vivir una vida más equilibrada y llena de energía positiva. ¿Para quién es este audiolibro sobre relaciones tóxicas?

Carolyn Woods leidt een gelukkig leven in een rustig dorpje in de Cotswolds als er op een dag een aantrekkelijke vreemdeling op haar pad komt. Deze Mark Conway straalt zelfvertrouwen en mysterie uit, waardoor Carolyn zich direct tot hem aangetrokken voelt. Langzaam ontstaan er scheurtjes in Marks verhaal en komt Carolyn achter de afschuwelijke waarheid. Om te beginnen is zijn echte naam Mark Acklom en wordt hij gezocht door Interpol.

Have you ever felt trapped by your family’s pain? Living under the weight of generational curses, toxic patterns, and emotional wounds that you never asked for — but can’t seem to shake? You’re not alone. And you don’t have to stay stuck. In From a Broken Family to a Blessed Family, Canaan D. McGee shares his raw, real, Spirit-led blueprint to help you finally break free and become the first in your family to say, “Enough.”

"Breaking Free from Manipulation: Empower Yourself Against a Gaslighting Husband" by VentureNest Books is a crucial guide for women who find themselves in emotionally manipulative relationships, particularly with a gaslighting partner. It addresses feelings of confusion and self-doubt that stem from relentless manipulation, urging listeners to recognize that they are not alone in their struggles. The book aims to empower its listeners by providing essential tools and insights to help them identify and understand gaslighting behavior and its detrimental effects on mental health.

Reclama el control. Escapa de la ilusión. Reescribe tu historia. ¿Constantemente te cuestionas, incluso en tus propias relaciones? ¿Has sentido que estabas perdiendo tu identidad tratando de agradar a otra persona? ¿Empiezas a preguntarte si siempre te han estado manipulando? Pensabas que estabas tomando tus propias decisiones y que la amabilidad era genuina. Creíste que el amor, los regalos y la preocupación eran sinceros. Hasta que todo cambió.