Abuse

Gaslighting is one of the most insidious and damaging forms of emotional manipulation. It doesn't leave bruises or broken bones. There are no obvious scars, no dramatic scenes that make bystanders gasp. Instead, it unfolds quietly—often behind closed doors—eroding a person’s self-trust and sense of reality until they no longer recognize themselves. At its core, gaslighting is about control.

Have you ever spent time with someone who seems to make every conversation about themselves? Maybe they constantly talk about their accomplishments, need to be the center of attention, rarely admit when they’re wrong, and seem baffled—or even annoyed—when others express pain or vulnerability. They might appear charming to the outside world, but behind closed doors, interactions with them can feel draining, one-sided, or downright confusing. If this sounds familiar, you may have encountered someone with narcissistic traits.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is more than just a collection of inflated egos and self-centered behaviors—it is a deeply ingrained psychological pattern that profoundly affects the emotional landscape of everyone it touches. Though often sensationalized or misrepresented in popular culture, NPD is a real and complex mental health condition, marked by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, and a startling lack of empathy. The stereotypical image of a narcissist may be someone boastful and loud, eager for the spotlight, and unapologetically self-involved.

You feel drained. Confused. Unseen. They never yelled. They never hit you. But somehow, you lost yourself. They made you doubt your memory. Your emotions. Your instincts. And even now, after everything, you still question whether it was really abuse—because it didn’t look like what people usually call abuse. But deep down, you know: something was deeply wrong. This is what covert narcissistic abuse does. It’s invisible, manipulative, and designed to make you feel like the problem. You gave more, stayed longer, tried harder—hoping things would change. But they never did.

Das Standardwerk zum Thema Trauma und Traumabewältigung Traumata sind eines der großen gesundheitlichen und gesellschaftspolitischen Probleme unserer Gegenwart. Der renommierte Psychiater und Psychotherapeut Dr. Frank Schneider liefert eine zugängliche Einführung in ein gesundheitliches Thema, das immer mehr Menschen betrifft. Dabei räumt er mit Fehlannahmen auf und gibt Antworten auf die wichtigsten Fragen. Wer ist besonders anfällig für eine PTSD-Erkrankung? Was sind die Anzeichen für ein Trauma oder eine posttraumatische Belastungsstörung?

To others, Dr. Lawrence Mieczkowski (Dr. Mitch) was a successful physician, caring father, and good husband—but inwardly, he was suffering from deep despair. When the 1999 Columbine shootings triggered a descent into near madness, he lost his ability to fight off the demons dragging him further into the darkness of depression and hopelessness. Something had to be done.

Unlock the power of your inner child and break free from trauma to embrace true emotional freedom. What if the biggest force holding you back isn’t external—but the wounded child still living inside you? Self-sabotage, relationship struggles, and anxiety often stem from childhood trauma your mind may not recall—but your inner child never forgot. This audiobook is more than self-help. It’s a compassionate guide to healing, helping you reconnect with your most vulnerable self and break the cycles that keep you stuck.

ReThink Sober introduces a revolutionary, neuroscience-based approach to recovery tailored for analytical minds. Through The R.E.W.I.R.E. Framework, you’ll learn how to rebuild your brain’s craving circuits, restore emotional regulation, and replace hypervigilance with clarity, flow, and self-trust.

I narcisisti sono maestri della manipolazione. Distorcono i tuoi ricordi e la tua percezione, creando uno stato di ansia costante. Ogni giorno che passa, la fiducia nel tuo giudizio si sgretola. Per loro, la manipolazione è una guerra silenziosa e, se non viene controllata, è una battaglia distruttiva che non ti rendi conto di combattere finché il danno non è già fatto.

You’ve been wronged. Maybe it was betrayal, ghosting, gaslighting—or that one friend who turned into a life lesson you never asked for. You want healing, but the idea of doing it with crystals and kumbaya energy alone makes you want to throw your phone across the room. Forgiveness with a Side of Sarcasm. This hilariously honest guide walks you through emotional chaos with one hand on your heart and the other flipping a witty comeback. It’s for anyone who wants to rise from the drama—not just with dignity, but with a sense of humor and glowing skin.

Op 2 november 2020 krijgt Caroline Darian een telefoontje van haar moeder met de mededeling dat haar vader Dominique Pelicot is opgepakt. De inbeslagname van zijn computer onthult het ondenkbare: sinds 2013 heeft hij zijn vrouw gedrogeerd voordat hij haar liet misbruiken door meer dan tachtig verschillende mannen. Met uitzonderlijke moed vertelt Darian over de schokkende ontdekking dat een dierbare, haar eigen vader, tot het ergste in staat is.

Are you haunted by the echoes of your family's past? Do you feel trapped in destructive patterns that seem impossible to escape? Are you determined to create a healthier legacy for your children, free from the emotional baggage of previous generations? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you're not alone. Many have walked your path, filled with the desire to transform their family's narrative and embrace a life unburdened by inherited trauma.

Welcome to Lights in the Darkness, a guide for anyone seeking hope, healing, and growth after the wounds of childhood trauma. If you’ve picked up this book, it’s likely that life has brought you moments of struggle, shadows of doubt, or perhaps a quiet longing for peace and wholeness. Please know that you are not alone, and more importantly, you are in a space where healing is possible. This book is an invitation to step into a journey of reparenting yourself—a transformative process of becoming the nurturing, loving, and supportive figure you may not have had in your childhood.

What if trauma was like a spell—one that doesn’t break all at once, but unravels, layer by layer? Reframing Trauma is a personal, straight-talking resource for anyone living with the long shadow of trauma. James Buffin shares what it’s really like to survive—and live with—the impact of childhood sexual assault, abuse, and loss. Through stories, reflections, and hard-earned insights, he speaks not as an expert, but as someone who’s been there. This book isn’t about fixing what’s “broken”—it’s about integrating the invisible burdens we carry and learning to hold them differently.

Toxic relationships take an enormous toll on your health. As the life force drains out of you, and serious health issues begin to manifest, you begin to wonder how you will ever get back to normal. With thriving a distant hope, you seek out medical assistance—except the doctors don't know what's wrong, or can't give you the answers you need.

This Is Not A Sad Story. It’s a story about the effects of rejection and brokenness experienced by an abused child. And this child’s desire to conquer these feelings while maneuvering through flawed society, government, and religious systems. It’s reenactments of events during childhood abuse, followed by assessments of the events by the same person, as a healed adult. Will I ever be on the receiving end of care, protection, and love? Or is it only a dream for me but a reality for others? Can this hole in my heart, this place of emptiness, and longing within, ever become repaired?

If it doesn’t kill you, it will only make you stronger. This is a very real truth if you can put strong suicidal thoughts in your past. My life has been a journey of understanding who I am because of my childhood being interfered with by a pedophile. The sad thing is I am not alone and there are many more people with worst experiences then mine. May my views on how to understand how emotional pain can affect how we react without knowing why, help you or someone you know, move forward.

She thought she found love. Instead, she walked into a trap. When Sarah met “Mark” on Facebook, he was the perfect overseas soldier—until the requests for money began. By the time she saw the truth, her savings were gone. This true story is one of many. Millions are targeted on Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram, and dating apps by scammers posing as soldiers, doctors, or engineers.

Cuando la violencia sexual se vive en la infancia o adolescencia, en contextos muy cercanos y de aparente “seguridad” como la familia o la escuela, es muy complicado para el infante y adolescente poner nombre a lo que vive; en consecuencia, es muy probable que lo devele hasta la adultez. En Ante la violencia sexual infantil, con un enfoque contemporáneo y multidisciplinario, se sientan las bases para entender qué son las violencias y sus tipos, el contexto en el que se desarrolla el abuso sexual infantil.

Unseen Shadows shines a light on the insidious nature of gaslighting, a topic that many experience but few discuss. This book is a lifeline for those who feel trapped in the cycle of manipulation and emotional abuse, providing clarity and understanding to those whose experiences are often minimized or dismissed.

A unique survivor memoir. Essays that range from heartwarming to brutal. Individual trigger warnings (TW) allow listeners to practice self-care. Washington State native Mary Knight, MSW, experienced various forms of child sex trafficking, sometimes in her own home. Her parents were her pimps. Knight's current life is filled with safety, love, joy, and children. Happily married, she is a child advocate, a foster parent, and a grandmother.

Are you a silent victim? Many of us bravely walk around with invisible scars from abuse. Domestic violence is not always physical abuse! It can also be emotional, verbal, manipulation, control, stonewalling, financial, and sexual abuse. Take a journey with me to freedom. Maybe you are on the fence or wondering if you are a victim of domestic violence. This book will give you inside details on the effects of domestic violence and tools for planning your exit strategy. I hope my story helps you find the strength and courage you need to make the next best steps.

Hay un momento en el que la niebla se disipa, en el que finalmente ves que el amor por el que luchaste tan duro nunca fue tan seguro, tan real ni tan profundo como te merecías. Y aunque duele, darte cuenta de ello es tu liberación. Esta poderosa experiencia de audio incluye cinco charlas motivadoras diseñadas para ayudarte a recuperar tu autoestima, ganar claridad después de un amor tóxico y volver a recuperar tu poder con la cabeza bien alta.

Der nächste Schritt in deine Freiheit beginnt genau hier. Du hast erkannt, dass du in einer toxischen Beziehung warst – vielleicht mit einem narzisstischen Partner, einer manipulativen Freundschaft oder sogar im beruflichen Umfeld. Du hast bereits begonnen, dich zu lösen. Aber innerlich? Bist du oft noch gefangen.

“Restoring the Warrior” by Dr. Benjamin Iobst is a comprehensive guide aimed at improving the wellness of veterans and first responders. Drawing from personal experiences and insights from other combat veterans, law enforcement officers, and first responders, the book addresses the unique mental, physical, and emotional challenges faced by these communities. It emphasizes the importance of peer support, resilience, and creating a culture of wellness, while challenging the stigma around mental health care.