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In "Breaking the Chains," authors Desmond & John Gahan delve into the harrowing and transformative journey of overcoming the profound and lasting effects of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. This empowering and compassionate guide offers a beacon of hope to survivors and those supporting them, providing a roadmap for healing and reclaiming one's life.This compelling book explores the intricate web of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that can...
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Breaking the Silence: Understanding and Combating Gender-Based ViolenceIn a world where the echoes of inequality and injustice resound loudly, "Breaking the Silence: Understanding and Combating Gender-Based Violence" emerges as an indispensable beacon of hope, knowledge, and empowerment. This timely and compelling book dives deep into the heart of one of the most pressing issues of our time: gender-based violence.With meticulous research, compassionate...
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On September 27, 2018, Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee which was considering the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court; this is the true behind-the-scenes story of that testimony.
On September 27, 2018, Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee which was considering the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. She described...
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Sibling abuse is the physical, emotional, or sexual abuse of one sibling by another. The bodily abuse can range from mild aggression between siblings, such as pushing and shoving, to very violent behavior, such as using weapons.Often parents don't see the abuse for what it is. As a rule, parents and society expect fights and aggression among siblings. Because of this, parents often don't see sibling abuse as a problem until serious harm occurs.Besides...
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"Eli North is not okay. His drinking is getting worse by the day, his emotional wounds after a deployment to Afghanistan are as raw as ever, his marriage and career are over, and the only job he can hold down is with the local sheriff's department. And that's only because the sheriff is his mother -- and she's overwhelmed with small town Shaky Lake's dwindling budget and the fallout from the opioid epidemic. The Northwoods of Wisconsin may be a vacationer's...
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Los abusadores sexuales tienen diferentes facetas y son difíciles de identificar, por lo que pasan desapercibidos, hasta que por alguna circunstancia cometen abusos o crímenes contra menores y son evidenciados, mientras que otros permanecen en la clandestinidad y se encuentran en cualquier ambiente social.Corresponde a individuos que pueden ser figuras públicas, desde políticos, financieros, deportistas, cantantes etc, que cuando son desenmascarados...
8) Broken Boy
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By any estimation, Gino Medeiros should have become a statistic.
Plunged into the broken foster care system of the 1970s at the age of five, Gino would spend the next fifteen years bouncing from one home to the next, unwanted and unloved, or so it seemed. He was convinced that he would die homeless and alone, just another life that slipped through the cracks. But one can never underestimate the power of kindness…
A coming-of-age tale first witnessed...
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A TRUE STORY told by the daughter of the SURVIVORWhat is it like to be the daughter of a mentally ill patient? A patient who is not mentally ill by nature but made into one by her own family and above all, by her own step-father. Being a victim to not only incest but molestation and rape, the confessions from the daughter of the mentally ill mother are nerve-wrecking, heinous to envision, and wake-up calls for the survivors of incest, molestation...
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Get the Summary of Jade Kelly's The Bad Room in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Bad Room" is Jade Kelly's harrowing account of her childhood, marked by instability and abuse. Born to teenage parents in Greater Manchester, Jade's life was troubled from the start, with her mother Mandy struggling with the loss of Jade's twin and her own toxic relationship with her mother. Jade's father, James, provided love,...
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If you've ever lost sleep worrying about your kid's safety, you're not alone. You may want to wrap your tween or teen in a protective bubble but doing so could emotionally cripple them and make them more, not less, vulnerable to predators.
In Raising Badass Kids, danger expert CJ Scarlet teaches you how to empower your 10 to 18-year-old to avoid and defend themselves from dangerous situations, ranging from bullying/cyberbullying and online dangers...
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Get the Summary of Jody Plauché's "Why, Gary, Why" in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Why, Gary, Why" is a deeply personal account of Jody Plauché's traumatic experience of being kidnapped and sexually abused by his karate instructor, Jeff Doucet. The book delves into the complexities of trust and betrayal, as Jody was taken by someone who was considered a trusted family friend and authority figure. It recounts...
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Get the Summary of Nova Gibson's Fake Love in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Fake Love" by Nova Gibson is a deep dive into the harrowing experience of Sofie, a woman who suffered from narcissistic abuse at the hands of her husband, Justin. The book explores the characteristics of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), particularly focusing on covert narcissists who manipulate and control their victims through...
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I would find refuge, and he would find me and ruin it. I remember everything. I can still hear 13-year-old her (me) screaming and crying, "No, no!" I get angry at myself for being so weak and unable to fight harder- so many of them. Everyone treated me like trash. My soul retching inside my body, frantically clawing, not to get out, but to bury itself deeper, further away from you, while you tell me I asked for this. Everything is louder...
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Psychopathy is an intriguing and often perplexing phenomenon that has captured the attention of the public and experts alike. In "Psychopathy: Understanding, Preventing and Healing," we explore this personality disorder in depth, from its characteristics and behaviors to its impacts on people and society.Through a combination of famous cases, scientific studies, and practical strategies, this book offers a deep and comprehensive look at psychopathy....
16) Ainsi sois-je
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Au travers des différents sujets abordés, tous
renforcés par des témoignages issus de son
expérience personnelle avec ses parents,
Nathalie Maggyd tente de dévoiler les profils
de ces sociopathes qui adoptent une attitude
trompeuse en société au point de rarement se
faire démasquer et de laisser leur victime dans un état psychologique lamentable. Cet ouvrage s'adresse à tout public, adolescents, jeunes adultes et adultes, qui ont été...
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In America Come and Get It, his second release, Mr. Kasalobi finds himself in a big legal fight to regain back the custody of his two daughters. Loylla, the youngest, is eight months old when Sheebah, their mother, abandons them. She comes back eight years later and kidnaps both of them with the help of the Hurst Police Department. For his daughters, Kasalobi moves skies and empties seas, but because it is believed that girls are better off with their...
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Get your Top 10 Ways To Stop Drinking Directory 2022 for all the highest rated and independently ranked Top 10 lists of the best ways to quit drinking from the Addiction Help Agency Ltd. using Semrush data, with direct links to many FREE resources to help you find the support you need to moderate or quit drinking including: * The Top 10 FREE Quit Drinking Podcasts* The Top 10 FREE Peer Support Groups* The Top 10 FREE Podcasts* The Top 10 FREE Facebook...
19) The Only Gaslighting Recovery Workbook You'll Ever Need: Heal Yourself From Narcissistic Abuse an
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Are you tired of feeling like you're walking on eggshells in your relationships? Have you experienced the insidious pain of gaslighting and narcissistic abuse? If you're ready to break free and rebuild your life, "The Only Gaslighting Recovery Workbook You'll Ever Need" is here to help you on your journey to self-healing and reclaiming your power! This transformative workbook is the result of years of research and expertise, combining practical exercises...
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De pronto usted es un hombre que de vez en cuando se sorprende pensando en la cantidad de cosas malas que ocurren entre las parejas que conoce, y luego se pregunta: "¿Valdrá realmente la pena casarse?" -- El padre o el pastor pueden decir que Sí, que aún vale mucho la pena, pero resulta que todavía puede haber muchas dudas en su corazón... bueno, por lo menos hasta que usted encuentre una mujer que considere ESPECIAL. En caso de que llegue a...
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