Download or read book Outgrowing the Pain written by Eliana Gil and published by Dell. This book was released on 2009-07-22 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Anyone who had a troubled childhood ought to read this book.”—Anne H. Cohn, D.P.H., Executive Director, National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse Do you have trouble finding friends, lovers, acquaintances? Once you find them, do they dump on you, take advantage of you, or leave? Are you in a relationship you know isn't good for you? Are you still trying to figure out what you want to do when you grow up? Are you drinking too much, eating too much or trying to numb your pain with drugs of any kind? These are just a few of the problems abused children experience when they become adults. You may not realize you were abused. You may think your parents didn't mean it, didn't know better, or that others had it much worse. You may not even have made the connection between the past and your current problems. Outgrowing the Pain is an important book for any adult who was abused or neglected in childhood. It's an important book for professionals who help others. It's a book of questions that can pinpoint and illuminate destructive patterns. The answers you discover can lead to a life filled with new insight, hope, and love. “The best book available to help survivors cope and understand.”—Dan Sexton, Director, Childhelp's National Abuse Hotline “An invaluable aid for adult survivors of child abuse.”—Suzanne M. Sgroi, M.D., Executive Director, New England Clinical Associates

Download or read book Rising From Abuse written by Todd L. Pearson and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2021-01-20 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rising from Abuse empowers you to quickly mend abusive relationships through Visual Learning! The 3 "C"s and "D"s identify why abuse happens to you, and how to change relationships in a positive way. They give you immediate strength to confront all controlling behaviors. You will also learn how to choose healthy companions, and not repeat past mistakes! And, the new principles of self-healing will bring you lasting inner peace. A happier and more fulfilling life is ahead!

Download or read book Beyond Survivor Rising from the Ashes of Childhood Sexual Abuse written by Jan L Frayne and published by Author House. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patricia A. McKnight: Author "My Justice" In this amazing new book Beyond Survivor, the very talented author, Jan Frayne, takes his readers into the arena of childhood sexual abuse recovery, battles and conquests. As one of the rare published novels from a Male Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivor, Mr. Frayne allows his readers to feel the depth of shattered mind, body and soul. Beyond Survivor will take you into the hurricane of emotion and strength as this boy conquers the demons and nightmares of his past. Readers will ride the rollercoaster of success as they travel through the many nightmares. This expertly written novel shows the path of standing strong and achieving what all mankind desires; retrieving the happiness once destroyed by the wicked. This collection of outstanding poetry and prose is a must read for all as inspiration to prevail against the challenges put forth in the battle to obtain our own freedom.

Download or read book Rising from Abuse written by Todd L. Pearson and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2021-01-20 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rising from Abuse empowers you to quickly mend abusive relationships through Visual Learning! The 3 “C”s and “D”s identify why abuse happens to you, and how to change relationships in a positive way. They give you immediate strength to confront all controlling behaviors. You will also learn how to choose healthy companions, and not repeat past mistakes! And, the new principles of self-healing will bring you lasting inner peace. A happier and more fulfilling life is ahead!

Download or read book Invincible written by Brian F. Martin and published by TarcherPerigee. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "According to UNICEF, growing up with domestic violence is one of the most pervasive human rights violations in the world, affecting more than a billion people. Yet, too few people are aware of the profound impact it can have. Invincible seeks to change this lack of awareness and understanding with a compelling look at this important issue, informing and inspiring anyone who grew up living with domestic violence--and those who love them, work with them, teach them, and mentor them. Through powerful first-person stories, including the author's own experiences, as well as insightful commentary based on the most recent social science and psychology research, Invincible not only offers a deeper understanding of the concerns and challenges of domestic violence, but also provides proven strategies everyone can use to reclaim their lives and futures"--

Download or read book No Visible Bruises written by Rachel Louise Snyder and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE HILLMAN PRIZE FOR BOOK JOURNALISM, THE HELEN BERNSTEIN BOOK AWARD, AND THE LUKAS WORK-IN-PROGRESS AWARD * A NEW YORK TIMES TOP 10 BOOKS OF THE YEAR * NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST * LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE FINALIST * ABA SILVER GAVEL AWARD FINALIST * KIRKUS PRIZE FINALIST NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2019 BY: Esquire, Amazon, Kirkus, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, BookPage, BookRiot, Economist, New York Times Staff Critics “A seminal and breathtaking account of why home is the most dangerous place to be a woman . . . A tour de force.” -Eve Ensler "Terrifying, courageous reportage from our internal war zone." -Andrew Solomon "Extraordinary." -New York Times ,“Editors' Choice” “Gut-wrenching, required reading.” -Esquire "Compulsively readable . . . It will save lives." -Washington Post “Essential, devastating reading.” -Cheryl Strayed, New York Times Book Review An award-winning journalist's intimate investigation of the true scope of domestic violence, revealing how the roots of America's most pressing social crises are buried in abuse that happens behind closed doors. We call it domestic violence. We call it private violence. Sometimes we call it intimate terrorism. But whatever we call it, we generally do not believe it has anything at all to do with us, despite the World Health Organization deeming it a “global epidemic.” In America, domestic violence accounts for 15 percent of all violent crime, and yet it remains locked in silence, even as its tendrils reach unseen into so many of our most pressing national issues, from our economy to our education system, from mass shootings to mass incarceration to #MeToo. We still have not taken the true measure of this problem. In No Visible Bruises, journalist Rachel Louise Snyder gives context for what we don't know we're seeing. She frames this urgent and immersive account of the scale of domestic violence in our country around key stories that explode the common myths-that if things were bad enough, victims would just leave; that a violent person cannot become nonviolent; that shelter is an adequate response; and most insidiously that violence inside the home is a private matter, sealed from the public sphere and disconnected from other forms of violence. Through the stories of victims, perpetrators, law enforcement, and reform movements from across the country, Snyder explores the real roots of private violence, its far-reaching consequences for society, and what it will take to truly address it.

Download or read book Assume Nothing written by Tanya Selvaratnam and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Selvaratnam very bravely and compellingly uses her personal experience to shine a light on the global crisis of violence against women. An important book for the women’s rights movement, Assume Nothing demonstrates that violence against women exists across race, class, economic status and education levels, and may be perpetrated by those we think of as allies! It dispels the myth that there are certain types of victims and perpetrators. It will help a lot of people, and particularly those who hesitate to identify as a victim/survivor for fear of losing their grounding both publicly and privately.”—Yasmeen Hassan, Global Executive Director, Equality Now “This courageous and terrifying book charts the author’s descent into an abusive relationship and also her emergence from it in taut, seductive prose. Selvaratnam explains how—even as an educated, sophisticated, liberal feminist—she was enthralled by her lover’s fame and tolerated escalating personal violence. Her narrative is vivid and bracingly frank, a tour-de-force of self-revelation and, ultimately, of redemption.”—Andrew Solomon, National Book Award-winning author of Far from the Tree and The Noonday Demon Award-winning filmmaker Tanya Selvaratnam bravely recounts the intimate abuse she suffered from former New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, using her story as a prism to examine the domestic violence crisis plaguing America. When Tanya Selvaratnam met then New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman at the Democratic National Convention in July 2016, they seemed like the perfect match. Both were Harvard alumni; both studied Chinese; both were interested in spirituality and meditation, both were well-connected rising stars in their professions—Selvaratnam in entertainment and the art world; Schneiderman in law and politics. Behind closed doors, however, Tanya’s life was anything but ideal. Schneiderman became controlling, mean, and manipulative. He drank heavily and used sedatives. Sex turned violent, and he called Tanya—who was born in Sri Lanka and grew up in Southern California—his “brown slave.” He isolated and manipulated her, even threatening to kill her if she tried to leave. Twenty-five percent of women in America are victims of domestic abuse. Tanya never thought she would be a part of this statistic. Growing up, she witnessed her father physically and emotionally abuse her mother. Tanya knew the patterns and signs of domestic violence, and did not see herself as remotely vulnerable. Yet what seemed impossible was suddenly a terrifying reality: she was trapped in a violent relationship with one of the most powerful men in New York. Sensitive and nuanced, written with the gripping power of a dark psychological thriller, Assume Nothing details how Tanya’s relationship devolved into abuse, how she found the strength to leave—risking her career, reputation, and life—and how she reclaimed her freedom and her voice. In sharing her story, Tanya analyzes the insidious way women from all walks of life learn to accept abuse, and redefines what it means to be a victim of intimate violence.

Download or read book We Choose to Thrive written by Becky Norwood and published by Mbk Enterprises, LLC. This book was released on 2017-01-24 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the pages of this book you will find the stories of 31 amazing women who have the love, the heart, the courage and the wisdom to share their stories with you.While we mention what happened to us, we don?t dwell there. We talk about what we have done and what we are currently doing to be well adjusted, happy and productive. We?ve done our healing work for ourselves first and foremost and as we began to heal, that seeped out to our families, our communities, our countries and our world. We also know that it takes constant attention to our thoughts and feelings as there can be triggers of memory that can threaten to derail our efforts.Each of us has been a victim of abuse, some beginning in childhood, others later on as adults with domestic violence or even rape. You will find stories from sea to shining sea?Shannon from Australia, Michele from New York, Sylvia with roots in Guatemala, women from all around Canada and the U.S. You will discover that the perpetrators of abuse do not respect ethnic backgrounds, socio-economic backgrounds, or religious backgrounds. Abuse is abuse no matter what kind, and there is no measuring device that can predict the impact it has on the victim, no matter how significant or insignificant the abuse may seem.What we all have in common is our deep desire to share with abuse survivors around the world that they too can heal, that they are NOT alone. We share our journey, the resources and most of all the mindset that we needed to adopt to achieve the rich and happy lives we are now living. It truly is a journey.Will you step up and make a choice to thrive? Are you willing to do what it takes? Are you willing to change your focus? We?ve all heard the saying, ?What you focus on expands.? Are you ready to focus on healing and thriving?

Download or read book Hope Rising written by Casey Gwinn and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to overcome trauma, adversity, and struggle by unleashing the science of hope in your daily life with this inspiring and informative guide. Hope is much more than wishful thinking. Science tells us that it is the most predictive indicator of well-being in a person’s life. Hope is measurable. It is malleable. And it changes lives. In Hope Rising, Casey Gwinn and Chan Hellman reveal the latest science of hope using nearly 2,000 published studies, including their own research. Based on their findings, they make an impassioned call for hope to be the focus not only of our personal lives, but of public policy for education, business, social services, and every part of society. Hope Rising provides a roadmap to measure hope in your life. It teaches you to assess what may have robbed you of hope, and then provides strategies to let your hope flourish once again. The authors challenge every reader to be honest about their own struggles and end the cycle of shame and blame related to trauma, illness, and abuse. These are important first steps toward increasing your Hope score—and thriving because of it.

Download or read book Unlikely Warrior written by Lisa Michelle and published by . This book was released on 2021-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book My Justice written by Patricia A. McKnight and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-07-24 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read the true horror story of one person's struggle to overcome the "trained habits" brainwashed into her beliefs from twelve brutal years of child abuse and severe neglect, leaving both physical and emotional scars. It is only after a twenty year path in continued violence that she is now able to view the true impact as she sees the cycle of dysfunction continue into her grandchildren's lives. It is for this reason she has chosen to finally remove the coal stained hand that snuck in to take away her breath and keep her silent. As she opens up in this story to conquer her freedom, she is standing strong and telling the details of her secret shame; educating and empowering all of society to prevent and intervene against the crimes of abuse and family violence.

Download or read book Hidden Medicine written by John Two-Hawks and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Two-Hawks is a victim and a survivor of child abuse. It has taken him 30 years to arrive at the place in his life where he could finally tell his story. This book - and the music album that birthed it - is a revealing window into the inner sanctum of John's very personal journey from severe child abuse to victorious triumph. To anyone who has suffered trauma or abuse, this book is for you. May you find your Hidden Medicine within.

Download or read book Psychopath Free Expanded Edition written by Jackson MacKenzie and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of Whole Again comes a significantly expanded edition of Psychopath Free—containing new chapters, updated content, and real survivor experiences—that will help you recover from emotionally abusive relationships with narcissists, sociopaths, and other toxic people. Have you ever been in a relationship with a psychopath? Chances are, even if you did, you would never know it. Psychopaths are cunning charmers and master manipulators, to the point where you start to accept the most extreme behaviors as normal...Even if it hurts you. All around us, every single day, human beings devoid of empathy are wreaking havoc and destroying lives in the coldest, most heartless ways imaginable. In constant pursuit of money, sex, influence, or simple entertainment, psychopaths will do whatever it takes to gain power over others. They hide behind a veil of normalcy, arranging their friends and partners like pawns in a game of chess. Using false praise and flattery to get what they want, they can lure any unsuspecting target into a relationship. Once hooked, their charming promises spin into mind games and psychological torture. Victims are left devastated and confused, unable to recognize—or even put into words—the nightmare that just took place. Written from the heart, Psychopath Free is the first guide for survivors written by a survivor, offering hope for healing and thriving after psychopathic abuse. Say goodbye to the chaos, self-doubt, and victimization. You are free.

Download or read book Organised Sexual Abuse written by Michael Salter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the sexual abuse of children by groups or networks. It reviews the debates and controversy surrounding organised abuse and examines case studies of 21 adults in Australia who experienced organised sexual abuse in childhood. Themes discussed include: the relationship between sexual abuse and organised abuse; debates on allegations and recovered memories; police responses; the contexts in which sexually abusive groups develop and operate; the role of religion and ritual in subcultures of organised sexual abuse; and the experience of adult and child victims in the criminal justice system and health system.

Download or read book Dare To Rise UP written by Carol Ann Sauls Hendricks, RN and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Violence is a complex phenomenon. When power is leveraged over the mind, body, and spirit, where in the galaxy can the survivor of domestic violence escape? Domestic violence mutates and traverses every major component of humanity. This book provides an in-depth discussion of culturally specific issues and systems of oppression impacting the diverse spectrum of domestic violence survivors. Healing from domestic violence requires that we question, interrogate, understand, accept, and then love the parts of ourselves that society and our abuser diminish. All efforts to end violence against women ultimately have to return to this question: How do we change societal values so that women's rights to live free of insults, invasion, disempowerment, and intimidation are respected? Domestic violence is not uniquely intersectional. In fact, most things are related in some capacity to ours and other social identities. We can and should apply intersectionality to everything we do. More than a theory, intersectionality offers a way of living with, thinking about, and contributing to the world around us. As members of a global community, it's essential to understand each other's nuances, and instrumentalize those nuances in global problems. The goal of this book was to express some of the differences in our experiences of violence. Topics like Islamophobia, Antisemitism, disability rights, Christian cults, abuse in domestic violence shelters, modern slavery, and welfare politics are also relevant to our discussions. While it's not possible to get to everything in a book of this size, I hope you are engaged and ready to take on those topics individually. If this book is your introduction to domestic violence, I hope you will continue to "do the work" as they say, and think about what wasn't covered here, or what you'd like to learn more about. And furthermore, as we hope this book respects, domestic violence is not solely an issue of heteropatriarchy or male supremacy...

Download or read book Hope and Healing written by Survivors Rising and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-05-04 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was compiled by a group of students participating in a leadership course in Charlotte, North Carolina. The group has declared a vision for the world in which they are committed to creating a world that is connected, compassionate, authentic, peaceful, and abundant. This book was inspired by that commitment. And suddenly, you know its time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings.

Download or read book Violence against Women in Politics written by Mona Lena Krook and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-07-16 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women have made significant inroads into political life in recent years, but in many parts of the world, their increased engagement has spurred attacks, intimidation, and harassment. This book provides the first comprehensive account of this phenomenon, exploring how women came to give these experiences a name: violence against women in politics. Tracing its global emergence as a concept, Mona Lena Krook draws on insights from multiple disciplines--political science, sociology, history, gender studies, economics, linguistics, psychology, and forensic science--to develop a more robust version of this concept to support ongoing activism and inform future scholarly work. Krook argues that violence against women in politics is not simply a gendered extension of existing definitions of political violence privileging physical aggressions against rivals. Rather, it is a distinct phenomenon involving a broad range of harms to attack and undermine women as political actors, taking physical, psychological, sexual, economic, and semiotic forms. Incorporating a wide range of country examples, she illustrates what this violence looks like in practice, catalogues emerging solutions around the world, and considers how to document this phenomenon more effectively. Highlighting its implications for democracy, human rights, and gender equality, the book asserts that addressing this issue requires ongoing dialogue and collaboration to ensure women's equal rights to participate--freely and safely--in political life around the globe.