Tags:domestic partner abuse
Please Don't Take Mummy Away
'I think this is one of the best books I have read by Maggie Hartley' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon reader reviewTHE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER and perfect for fans of Cathy Glass, a new powerful true story from Maggie Hartley, foster carer for over 20 years.'Mummy! Where did you go? Please come back, Mummy.'When police are called to a local supermarket late one evening, they find an angry shopkeeper and a silent young woman. It's the third time 24-year-old Zoe has been caught stealing in the past few days. Eyes filled with panic, Zoe has been hiding bread, milk, Calpol and nappies under her coat. As police officers break down the door of Zoe's flat they find seven-year-old Coco and two-year-old Lola, home alone, huddled on the floor in a freezing cold bedroom, crying out for their mummy.When Social Services are called in, the girls are taken into care and are soon tucked up safely in bed at Maggie's house. It looks like a simple case of neglect, but things aren't always what they seem and, with Maggie's help, can Zoe convince Social Services that love is enough to be a good mum?Readers LOVE Maggie Hartley:'Was gripped the whole way through''Could not put it down''I enjoyed every minute'
The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Expanded Third Edition
In this fully expanded and updated third edition of the bestselling classic, you learn why verbal abuse is more widespread than ever, and how you can deal with it. You'll get more of the answers you need to recognize abuse when it happens, respond to abusers safely and appropriately, and most important, lead a happier, healthier life.In two all-new chapters, Evans reveals the Outside Stresses driving the rise in verbal abuse - and shows you how you can mitigate the devastating effects on your relationships. She also outlines the Levels of Abuse that characterize this kind of behavior - from subtle, insidious put-downs that can erode your self-esteem to full-out tantrums of name-calling, screaming, and threatening that can escalate into physical abuse.Drawing from hundreds of real situations suffered by real people just like you, Evans offers strategies, sample scripts, and action plans designed to help you deal with the abuse - and the abuser.This timely new edition of The Verbally Abusive Relationship puts you on the road to recognizing and responding to verbal abuse, one crucial step at a time!
Gaslighting
Don’t Let the Darkness of Abuse Overshadow Your Life Any Longer Victims of Narcissistic abuse, Gaslighting, and Manipulation often struggle to recognize the signs of emotional abuse and feel helpless in the face of psychological manipulation. Just imagine having to constantly question your own reality. The toll it takes on your self-esteem, mental well-being, and overall happiness is immeasurable. But it doesn’t have to be that way any longer. With this book, unravel the intricate layers of gaslighting, manipulation, and dark psychology techniques so that you can better protect yourself and regain control over your life. Discover: - Empowerment through Awareness: Gain the ability to spot the subtle signs of emotional abuse, recognize narcissists, and understand the tactics employed by manipulators to control their victims. - How to protect yourself: Armed with practical strategies and effective techniques, you’ll learn how to defend yourself against the abuse, so you can finally regain control over your emotions and your life. - Transformation and Growth: Discover the keys to not only surviving but thriving beyond gaslighting. Learn how to cultivate resilience, forge authentic connections, and create a future filled with genuine fulfillment. - And so much more Take a stand against emotional abuse, break free from toxic relationships, and embark on a transformative journey towards self-empowerment and genuine happiness. Let this book be your beacon of hope, guiding you towards a life of authenticity, strength, and freedom. Begin Taking the First Steps to a Healthier, Happier, and Brighter Future by Getting Your Copy Today!
Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away
What to do when you feel like giving upWhen you said, “I do,” you entered marriage with high hopes, dreaming it would be supremely happy. You never intended it to be miserable.Millions of couples are struggling in desperate marriages. But the story doesn’t have to end there. Dr. Gary Chapman writes, “I believe that in every troubled marriage, one or both partners can take positive steps that have the potential for changing the emotional climate in their marriage.”Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away, the revised and updated edition of the award-winning Desparate Marriages, teaches you how to:Recognize and reject the myths that hold you captiveBetter understand your spouse’s behaviorTake responsibility for your own thoughts, feelings, and actionsMake choices that can have a lasting, positive impact on you and your spouseAn experienced marriage and family counselor, Gary Chapman speaks to those whose spouse is any of the following:IrresponsibleA workaholicControllingUncommunicativeVerbally abusivePhysically abusiveSexually abusiveUnfaithfulAddicted to alcohol or drugsDepressedMarriage has the same potential to be miserable as it does to be blissful. Read Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away to learn how you can turn things around.
Narcissistic Ex
Narcissistic abuse is a form of abuse that ensures victims are left emotionally drained, mentally exhausted, and devoid of any self-worth or self-esteem. I was a victim of a malignant narcissist for seven years of my life, and I know just how crushing it is to live such an abusive and suppressed life. The helplessness and detachment from reality that comes with narcissistic abuse are enough to keep you in the tight grip of the abuser for as long as they choose.However, I eventually found the courage to leave my abuser, but it didn't end there. As you may know, ending a relationship with a narcissist isn't that easy - even if it was the narc who did the breaking up. They don't just 'let you go' - they try to make sure you'll go through hell before you get one over on them.In this book, I want to offer you some guidance on this rarely-talked about aspect of an abusive relationship: how to deal with a narcissist when they're your ex. The chapter list is as follows:Why you shouldn't go back and why you need to move on Why you need to go 'no contact' and ways you can do this How to stop missing your abuser Understanding and dealing with 'hoovering' after a break-up Narcissistic stalking How to deal with 'flying monkeys'Survivor stories from two former narcissistic abuse victimsThroughout the book, I also offer some of my own story too, in the hopes that this offers you a sense of familiarity. You'll likely find that thing things I went through are very similar to your own experiences, and the purpose of this book is to get you to the point where I'm currently at: healed and thriving.
Mind Games
Do you feel like you have to walk on eggshells around your partner? Or that the wrong phrase might set them off? Are you unhappy in your relationship, but can’t bear to pull yourself away from it? Do you feel inadequate and sometimes deserving of the treatment you get?Recognize that your partner is your manipulator and abuser - don’t allow them to force the upper hand.Mind Games uncovers a host of underhanded, sneaky, and malicious emotional manipulation tactics that manipulators and abusers use to beat you down and control you. We might all be able to recognize blatant abuse, but when we’re emotionally invested, it’s tough to see the little signs that are in front of our faces sometimes. They’ll lead to you feeling worthless and vulnerable, making it almost impossible to truly leave your situation. In this book, I identify many common tactics that you may be intimately and sadly familiar with, complete with real life examples for each to help you identify them in your daily life. What emotionally manipulative tactics will you learn to identify and stop? * Gaslighting and telling you that your concern is an overreaction, or quite simply wrong.* How the silent treatment is used as punishment and forces compliance.* Playing the victim and how it transforms your issues into guilt and pity.* Your abuser's time machine and how they use it to their advantage.
Toxic Relationships
There are 3 simple questions that determine whether you should read this book. Have you ever wanted to know why some people make you feel inferior? Have you ever had the slight suspicion of being manipulated by your family members, friends or even partner? Have you ever wondered if your relationships need a bit of "cleaning up" but don't know where to start? If you answered YES to any of those questions then you need to read this book. Human beings are created for relationships. All of us long for connection with others. Toxic means deadly, poisonous or damaging and when you are in a toxic relationship, it can wreck your self-esteem and poison your life. You can never underestimate the way toxic or abusive relationships can impact your life and the loved ones surrounding you. This book will help you uncover a host of underhanded, sneaky, and malicious emotional manipulation tactics that people surrounding you in your everyday life use to beat you down and control you.As you already know, it’s tough to see the little red flags that are in front of our faces sometimes. Because when we're deeply EMOTIONALLY INVESTED, they can be very hard to see. Here are some of the benefits can you expect when you follow the advice included in this book: Immediately identify the most alarming signs that a toxic person displays.Learn about the most destructive types of toxic relationships.How to make abusive people stay away from your life forever, even when they're in your family or very close to you.Learn how to use the most effective strategies to lose toxic or abusive people from your life for good! Toxic or abusive relationships can be extremely destructive to your life and we all know how difficult it can be to escape from them. There are no limits in your life, because deep inside yourself you know that you’re always in control of every situation and can always get what YOU want from whom you want.What are you waiting for?Time's ticking! Take Charge of your LIFE today by making what could possibly be one of the smartest moves you could possibly make: an investment in yourself and your future. Don't hesitate to pick up your copy today by scrolling up and clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page!
Narcissist Abuse Recovery
Are You Done With Being the Narcissist's Doormat and Eager to Restore Your Dignity? Then Keep reading... Do you constantly feel like you're being targeted by abusive individuals who exploit your kindness? Are you left conflicted and confused after the relationship falls apart? Picture this... You find yourself trapped in a toxic relationship, constantly belittled, manipulated, and stripped of your self-worth. The person you once adored has turned into a puppeteer, dictating your life, and leaving you powerless and drained. Sound familiar? It's a simple fact that the narcissist in your life doesn’t care about you. To them, you are nothing more than a source of attention, admiration, and praise. They need you to supply these things so that they can continue to support their inflated, false sense of self. If you've been a victim of narcissistic abuse, you probably feel isolated and helpless – thinking no one will understand you... But there's hope! Narcissist Abuse Recovery was written by someone who's experienced what you've been through — pain, confusion, and desperation for something better! Drawing on real-life stories and experiences, this book offers a deep understanding of narcissism, its impact on relationships, and the cycle of abuse. Through powerful strategies and practical advice, you will discover how to break free from the grip of narcissistic abuse and reclaim your joy and autonomy. Here's just small a fraction of the wonders you'll discover: ✓ Uncommon traits that make you the perfect target for narcissists ✓ How to decode the language narcissists use to mask their true identify ✓ A crucial element to withhold from a narcissist to weaken their power over you ✓ A simple technique for silencing your abuser and taking control of any situation ✓ The terrifying abuse cycle stages narcissists funnel you through like a chew toy ✓ Subtle tactics abusers will use to linger in your life long after you've dismissed them ✓ Hidden weapons an abuser plans to use against you when trying to leave the relationship ✓ Successful methods for recovering from abuse and healing psychological trauma ✓ How to combat the inescapable narcissism that exists in your family ✓ And much, much more! Exclusive Bonus Additionally, you'll gain access to our powerful step-by-step blueprint for escaping the clutches of your abuser. Complete with actionable strategies designed to provide a clear path to safety and independence whenever you're ready to take that step! The journey towards recovery and freedom from narcissistic control is MORE accessible than ever. Join the ranks of countless individuals who've successfully freed themselves from the shadows of narcissists using the effective techniques in this book. So if you're set on breaking the cycle of narcissistic control and eager to reclaim your independence and well-being... Then secure your copy of this book today!
Daily Wisdom for Why Does He Do That?
Lundy Bancroft expands on his bestseller Why Does He Do That? in this daily guide that empowers women who are suffering in abusive relationships. Even if you’ve read Why Does He Do That?, it may be hard to see the truth of what is happening to you. You may feel overwhelmed by confusion, loss, and fear, and find yourself looking away from the truth and falling back into traumatic patterns. What you need is something that is there for you every day—to help you make a long series of little changes that will ultimately add up to a big one. Like a constant friend, this collection of meditations is a source of strength and reassurance designed to speak to women like you, women in relationships with angry and controlling men. It is a tool you can use to learn how to value and respect yourself—even when your partner makes it very clear that he does not. With seven themes designed to encourage and inspire, Daily Wisdom for Why Does He Do That? will help you digest what is happening one day at a time, so that you can gain clarity, safety, and freedom.You will see the truth in your destructive relationship.You and your children will survive.And—with these encouragements—even tomorrow will be a better day than today.
Her mental health. My reflection.
"And on the days you don't know what to choose ... choose your mental health..."Days are passing and i become aware that my mental health is worse and worse.I pretend all is ok.But ... i guess all is obvious.I try to disconnect from the world i am living in.I try to hide the truth.Most certainly ... i've lost control on myself by a long, long time ... but i try to delay that all to become obvious for everyone.Unfortunately .... It is late.I've ignored too much ... all those details whispering that i am into a non-ending journey on a pathless path.Or maybe i should say pathless paths.I might illusory believe that i can improve things ... but ...Well ... between all those things ... i had to decide to remain calm and have a good mental health.There was nothing to choose for real.But ... i was blind.Stupid.Continuing acting as an idiot.I was not seeing the full picture.I couldn't do it.Or maybe ... not really ready.So .... I've just continued to waste my existence.Fortunately ... i was writing down everything ... everyday.As a self therapy.Hoping things will improve.Believing i must always choose between being on a pathless path and another.But …
Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, & Codependency Recovery
Know That Your Toxic Partner Doesn’t Have to Control Your Life Any Longer With This Bundle! Do you constantly doubt your own worth and try to take the blame for things you didn’t do? Do you always feel like you’re walking on eggshells when you’re around your partner? Do you feel like you’ve lost sight of who you are? Uncover the ultimate resource for navigating the treacherous terrain of toxic relationships and reclaiming your power. This powerful bundle combines two empowering guides to provide you with a comprehensive toolkit for recognizing, healing, and thriving beyond narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, and codependency. You’ll discover: - A deep understanding of what’s going on: Arm yourself with comprehensive knowledge about narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, and codependency. - How to unmask Manipulation and Abuse: Learn to recognize the signs and protect yourself from toxic individuals who seek to undermine your self-worth and control your reality. - Techniques to spot the red flags early on: Develop the ability to identify narcissistic personality traits and the dynamics of codependency, empowering you to break free from the cycle. - Effective strategies to keep the narcissists away: Reclaim your voice, assert your needs, and regain control over your emotional well-being. - The steps to navigate your healing journey: Heal from the trauma and rebuild your self-worth with these techniques and strategies to help you release your emotional wounds and cultivate self-love. - And so much more These guides combine to provide you with a holistic approach to recognize, heal, and thrive beyond the devastating effects of narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, and codependency. It’s time to reclaim your identity, rebuild your self-worth, and embrace a life filled with genuine happiness. Grab Your Copy and Start Taking the Right Steps to Break Free From Abuse Today!
Narcissistic Abuse & Codependency
It’s Time to Finally Break Free From Your Toxic Partner and Here’s How! Do you constantly doubt your own worth? Do you always feel like you’re walking on eggshells to avoid triggering your partner's rage? Do you feel like your relationship has caused you to lose sight of your own identity? Narcissistic abuse and codependency in a relationship are more common than you think. And even worse, most victims don’t even realize what’s really going on — which leaves them feeling trapped and powerless. But it doesn’t have to be that way. This book is here to provide you with the step-by-step roadmap to reclaim your power, heal from trauma, and build a life of self-love and happiness. With this guide, you will: - Understand what’s really going on: Dive deep into the intricate dynamics of narcissistic abuse and codependency, and understand how these toxic patterns intertwine and perpetuate the cycle of abuse. - Set yourself free: Arm yourself with the knowledge to identify narcissistic partners and break free from their emotional grip. - Thrive, not just survive: Gain insights and practical tools to reclaim your power, establish healthy boundaries, and cultivate self-care practices that foster your own well-being. - Keep your future safe: Explore proven strategies to disarm and manage interactions with narcissists, protecting yourself from their manipulation and gaslighting. - And more! It’s time to finally break free from the shackles of toxic relationships, reclaim your identity, and embark on a transformative journey towards self-empowerment and emotional freedom. Begin Your Journey to a Happier and Healthier Life Away From Abuse by Grabbing Your Copy Today!