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Shallow River

by H.D. Carlton • 2020

Immersive

Shallow River

by H.D. Carlton 2020 437 pages

by Pepper Winters • 2013

by Pepper Winters 2013 376 pages

The Verbally Abusive Relationship

by Patricia Evans • 1992

How to Recognize It and How to Respond

The Verbally Abusive Relationship

How to Recognize It and How to Respond

by Patricia Evans 1992 240 pages

Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist

by Margalis Fjelstad • 2013

How to End the Drama and Get On with Life

Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist

How to End the Drama and Get On with Life

by Margalis Fjelstad 2013 190 pages

by Robin Stern • 2007

How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life

How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life

by Robin Stern 2007 304 pages

by Jackson MacKenzie • 2013

Recovering from Emotionally Abusive Relationships With Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other Toxic People

Recovering from Emotionally Abusive Relationships With Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other Toxic People

by Jackson MacKenzie 2013 417 pages

by Susan Forward • 1997

When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You

When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You

by Susan Forward 1997 271 pages

Who's Pulling Your Strings?

by Harriet B. Braiker • 1955

How to Break the Cycle of Manipulation and Regain Control of Your Life

Who's Pulling Your Strings?

How to Break the Cycle of Manipulation and Regain Control of Your Life

by Harriet B. Braiker 1955 256 pages

The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist

by Debbie Mirza • 2017

Recognizing the Traits and Finding Healing After Hidden Emotional and Psychological Abuse

The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist

Recognizing the Traits and Finding Healing After Hidden Emotional and Psychological Abuse

by Debbie Mirza 2017 228 pages

by Dave Pelzer • 1995

by Dave Pelzer 1995 184 pages

by C.J. Roberts • 2012

by C.J. Roberts 2012 505 pages

by Stephanie Sarkis • 2018

Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People—and Break Free

Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People—and Break Free

by Stephanie Sarkis 2018 308 pages

The Mafia and His Angel

by Lylah James • 2017

The Mafia and His Angel

Part 1

by Lylah James 2017 472 pages

Healing from Hidden Abuse

by Shannon Thomas • 2016

A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery from Psychological Abuse

Healing from Hidden Abuse

A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery from Psychological Abuse

by Shannon Thomas 2016 284 pages

by Anna Zaires • 2014

by Anna Zaires 2014 312 pages

by Dan B. Allender • 1995

by Dan B. Allender 1995 304 pages

by Veronica Lancet • 2024

by Veronica Lancet 2024 512 pages

by Aubrey Dark • 2014

by Aubrey Dark 2014 218 pages

by Patricia Evans • 2002

How to Recognize, Understand, and Deal with People Who Try to Control You

How to Recognize, Understand, and Deal with People Who Try to Control You

by Patricia Evans 2002 300 pages

Healing from a Narcissistic Relationship

by Margalis Fjelstad • 2017

A Caretaker's Guide to Recovery, Empowerment, and Transformation

Healing from a Narcissistic Relationship

A Caretaker's Guide to Recovery, Empowerment, and Transformation

by Margalis Fjelstad 2017 254 pages

Secrets in the Cellar

by John Glatt • 2009

A True Story of the Austrian Incest Case that Shocked the World

Secrets in the Cellar

A True Story of the Austrian Incest Case that Shocked the World

by John Glatt 2009 256 pages

These Monstrous Deeds

by T.J. Hamel • 2021

These Monstrous Deeds

by T.J. Hamel 2021 456 pages

by Torey L. Hayden • 1988

The True Story of Six Children Impossible to Reach and the Amazing Teacher Who Embraced Them All

The True Story of Six Children Impossible to Reach and the Amazing Teacher Who Embraced Them All

by Torey L. Hayden 1988 515 pages

Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse

by Gregory L. Jantz • 1995

Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse

by Gregory L. Jantz 1995 224 pages

Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

by Lundy Bancroft • 2002

Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

by Lundy Bancroft 2002 408 pages

by Patrick J. Carnes • 1997

Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships

Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships

by Patrick J. Carnes 1997 249 pages

How To Kill A Narcissist

by J.H. Simon • 2016

Debunking The Myth Of Narcissism And Recovering From Narcissistic Abuse

How To Kill A Narcissist

Debunking The Myth Of Narcissism And Recovering From Narcissistic Abuse

by J.H. Simon 2016 171 pages

by Darby Briar • 2015

by Darby Briar 2015 438 pages

by Aly Martinez • 2018

by Aly Martinez 2018 330 pages

by Dylan Page • 2021

by Dylan Page 2021 324 pages

by Anita Gray • 2016

by Anita Gray 2016 498 pages

Healing the Wounded Heart

by Dan B. Allender • 2016

The Heartache of Sexual Abuse and the Hope of Transformation

Healing the Wounded Heart

The Heartache of Sexual Abuse and the Hope of Transformation

by Dan B. Allender 2016 288 pages

by Ellen Bass • 2008

A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

by Ellen Bass 2008 640 pages

by Ellie Sanders • 2024

by Ellie Sanders 2024 356 pages

by Kennedy Ryan • 2018

by Kennedy Ryan 2018 462 pages

by Ker Dukey • 2016

by Ker Dukey 2016 265 pages

by Pepper Winters • 2014

by Pepper Winters 2014 222 pages

The Courage to Heal Workbook

by Laura Davis • 1990

A Guide for Women and Men Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

The Courage to Heal Workbook

A Guide for Women and Men Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

by Laura Davis 1990 460 pages

by Kelly Sundberg • 2018

A Story of Domestic Violence and Survival

A Story of Domestic Violence and Survival

by Kelly Sundberg 2018 272 pages

by Ki Brightly • 2021

by Ki Brightly 2021 321 pages

by Aaron Fisher • 2012

Victim 1's Fight for Justice Against Jerry Sandusky

Victim 1's Fight for Justice Against Jerry Sandusky

by Aaron Fisher 2012 242 pages

by Anna Zaires • 2016

by Anna Zaires 2016 330 pages

by Casey Watson • 2013

Two little boys, lost and unloved. One foster carer determined to make a difference.

Two little boys, lost and unloved. One foster carer determined to make a difference.

by Casey Watson 2013 289 pages

When Loving Him Is Hurting You

by David Hawkins • 2017

Hope and Help for Women Dealing With Narcissism and Emotional Abuse

When Loving Him Is Hurting You

Hope and Help for Women Dealing With Narcissism and Emotional Abuse

by David Hawkins 2017 242 pages

by Alice Miller • 1985

Hidden Cruelty in Child-Rearing and the Roots of Violence

Hidden Cruelty in Child-Rearing and the Roots of Violence

by Alice Miller 1985 284 pages

by Rina Saint • 2024

by Rina Saint 2024 224 pages

by Meg Kennedy Dugan • 2000

Starting Over After an Abusive Relationship or Domestic Violence

Starting Over After an Abusive Relationship or Domestic Violence

by Meg Kennedy Dugan 2000 252 pages

by K. Webster • 2016

by K. Webster 2016 261 pages

by L.M. Terry • 2020

by L.M. Terry 2020 352 pages

by Dylan Page • 2021

by Dylan Page 2021 378 pages

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