Abuse comes in many shades and colors not always recognized by the victim. This is the story of one woman's struggle to realize the nature of abuse in her marriage, and learn to escape, despite the monumental consequences. With one daughter, and being the sole income earner in her family, it illustrates the nature of abusive relationships, and the advantage that was taken of her. It also investigates how children in divorce can be used as "weapons"...

Not all abuse is physical. Not all abuse leaves bruises. But for all victims of abuse, it's never easy to break free. The day Julia's best friend Becky gives her a magazine article to read, her whole world falls apart. After years of suffering emotional and psychological abuse, is Julia ready to face the truth about her perfect marriage to Simon, or will she continue to hide her head in the sand? This second edition of Autumn Sky includes Helen...

This is a memoir about a man's life that covers so many social and personal aspects of life that highlight major areas of concern in our current society. It is a raw, honest portrayal that will surely affect its readers as only the best of writing can do. It is the story of an immigrant man who came to America with nothing, became a Marine, then a police officer, only to end up in prison. It is about making mistakes, surviving, resilience and redemption....

Frances Smith is the pseudonym for a woman who lived in fear of her life for 22 years. Married at 16 to a Dublin criminal, she endured years of relentless mental and physical torture until she found the strength to fight back. This is her courageous story told with brutal honesty and at times humour. It chronicles her descent to the brink of suicide and consequent rebuilding of her life. This unique account is essential reading for all those who have...

Domestic violence, mental health issues, addiction, and suicide rob millions of people of their lives each year. SL Cook believes that by talking about these issues, the taboo is, removed and healing can begin. This inspiring and empowering book is about her abusive marriage, the poor choices she made, the victory of finally leaving that destructive situation, and the life lessons she learned along the way. If you are struggling with any of these...

Here's what you'll find inside Are You a Victim of Insane Relationships? Why newly found seemingly ideal relationships often quickly fall apart Why those who look for love are those least likely to find it Why you can intensely hate your partner but not be able to break up the relationship How your partner can psychologically change your behavior--without you ever knowing it How your partner can destroy your identity and ruin your lifestyle,...

If you feel like you are stuck with narcissistic behaviors for the rest of your life. Think again... Because while no single book or even therapy session for that matter can completely remove all poisonous habits, this book will show you specific steps to lessen the extreme harshness of your self-loving personality traits. Decreasing narcissism in people has been done countless times before and there is scientific evidence showing anyone...

Amber is like the new Eve. She is a woman who is struggling to find love and purpose in her life. But her true love is in Jesus Christ, and her true purpose is in Jesus Christ. Once she receives him, peace, joy, and everlasting love are hers forever.

Is there a way to prevent-and stop-violence and abuse in intimate relationships? This book, the first in a series aimed at helping readers better understand domestic abuse, explores how that information can be used to teach readers to make positive choices about their own physical and emotional safety and the physical and emotional safety of their children. Gary Kirby's long-term goal is to eradicate domestic abuse, so that no child is forced to witness...

There is a loopable gamification to abuse cycles that closely mirrors addiction. Loopable because you always wind up back at the same shameful place with addictions: making big proclamations that this is the 'last time'. Gamified because you are always trying to do this one thing better, failing, then upping your yesterday stakes with new promises tomorrow. While this book focuses on intimate partner abuse, abuse cycles can occur anywhere. Hell,...