Run Like Hell
A Therapist’s Guide to Recognizing, Escaping, and Healing from Trauma Bonds
by Nadine Macaluso
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Pub Date Jan 09 2024 | Archive Date Jan 12 2024
Greenleaf Book Group | Greenleaf Book Group Press
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Description
At age twenty-two, Nadine married Jordan Belfort, the nefarious stockbroker portrayed in the Hollywood blockbuster The Wolf of Wall Street. Their marriage began as a fairy tale, but once they were bonded, Jordan’s “mask” began to slip, and acts of infidelity, narcissistic abuse, insatiable greed, and uncontrollable drug addiction became Nadine’s nightmare.
The horrific relationship gave Nadine the inspiration to become a psychotherapist specializing in narcissistic abuse, trauma bonds, and complex PTSD. Her private practice quickly flooded with women recounting an all-too-familiar story of abuse with a pathological partner. Perhaps this scenario resonates with you.
In Run Like Hell, Nadine brings you her personal experience and years of expertise to explain
• the mental health of the narcissistic pathological lover (PL),
• the traits of women who are the perfect “victims” of these PLs,
• how you can leave a trauma bond safely, and
• how you can heal.
Nadine also shows how you and other women can be surthrivers of these trauma bonds and go on to have healthy, positive relationships and lives, armed with knowledge and awareness. So Run Like Hell from damaging trauma bonds and live with awareness, practice self-love and care, and thrive, regardless of your past.
Advance Praise
“As a licensed psychotherapist, EMDR-certified clinician, relational trauma therapy center founder, and relational trauma recovery expert, I highly endorse my colleague Nadine Macaluso, LMFT, PhD's, groundbreaking book, Run Like Hell.
This book sheds light on the dark issue of intimate partner violence and trauma bonding, revealing the insidious threads that weave victims into the fabric of abuse . . . [It] sets itself apart not only by its unwavering commitment to bringing this issue to the forefront and addressing the misconceptions surrounding it but also by the vulnerable and generous modeling of the author—a woman who lived through this herself and whose life and story have been made famous in recent years.
I am so grateful that Dr. Macaluso has written this book, and I have no doubt that it will positively impact the lives of many individuals and their children for years to come.”
—Annie Wright, LMFT, www.anniewright.com
“This book is essential for anyone who feels they may be in a toxic relationship or working on breaking free from trauma bond relationships.”
—Dr. Julie Payne, DMFT, LMFT, licensed marriage and family therapist
“Run Like Hell is a book for anyone who loves. If you are beginning to date, questioning things you encounter in a current relationship, or going back to dating after divorce—this book is for you. From Nadine’s recounting of key details from her own treacherous climb out of a toxic relationship, I was given a healthy dose of understanding, support, education, community (actual accounts of many women’s struggles), and much-needed empowerment. She goes on to provide evidence-based information and functional tools to use to ensure we all get what we deserve: Love. This book is the perfect blend of comfort and the mental exercises you need to give you the stamina to run like hell from a toxic relationship.”
—Kellylyn Landrus, teacher and trauma bond surthriver
“Nadine’s book was no less than pivotal in helping me leave an abusive, trauma bond relationship. I realized I wasn’t alone, I wasn’t crazy, and there was a way to heal! It gave me the tools I needed and the courage and strength to keep going. Nadine’s book should be on everyone’s bookshelf! Know the signs. Heed the red flags. And if you are in a trauma bond, it will give you the hope, strength, courage, and tools not only to leave but to rebuild your life. I am going to send every girlfriend of mine a copy! It’s a must-have!”
—Vicky Edwards, trauma bond surthriver
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9798886451597 |
| PRICE | $27.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 256 |
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Featured Reviews
A D, Reviewer
This book has come at the right time for me! As I have gone through CBT and now Trauma Therapy. I know I will fall back on this to help me / give me tips in the future
Dora Archie O, Reviewer
I recntly started learning about Trauma, Trauma Bonds and breaking trauma bonds- after reading more Gabor Mate's work on the relationship between trauma and the body and this book includes the author's personal experience and healing, so I found her insights and explanations easy to understand and empathize with.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.
Mark Y, Bookseller
This might be the best book (outside of pure academia) dealing with trauma bonds and abusive relationships. Written in easy to understand prose, anyone who has ever been in one of those relationships (the book is written for women but anyone can glean valuable information) will gain comfort and clarity in equal measure. Highly recommended.
Educator 939257
I have read this book from beginning to end without putting it down. It's well written, clearlily explained and it contains a lot of useful information that can help you change your life. Sometimes, when we find ourselves in certain situations, it can be hard to objectively assess what's happening to us and the much needed revelation can come from a book like this one. Very valuable.
Rachel G, Reviewer
I enjoyed reading this! The insight this book gave me into my own trauma bond with a narcissist was able to help me break free and break the chains that was tying me to toxic situations and people! I recommend this for anyone who even thinks they may be experiencing a trauma bond! Read it and absorb the information it is giving so you can really grow and flourish
Reviewer 1281795
Very interesting reflection on traumatic relationships and how they manipulate and hurt us. A helpful resource from someone who has both lived and studied trauma.
Megan O, Reviewer
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📚6/100
I went into this book completely blind.
🙌🏻🎉🤯 and wow did I not know that;
- this book is written by the women/wife portrayed in the movie “The Wolf of Wall Street”
- this author is incredible!
- this book is HER way of telling her story after her husband told HIS side in the movie.
This was a heartbreaking book to read, but also so incredibly informative.
I love self help. I love reading anything to do with therapy, trauma, emotions, relationships and contributing knowledge on such topics.
This book was broken down into 3 parts and was so incredibly knowledgeable, informative and well sad. Knowing that anyone goes through things like this with a partner is heartbreaking!
I enjoyed part 3 the most; the wisdom of the wound.
♥️ a good therapist to support you
💅🏼 self-care
🧘🏻 movement and yoga
And
🥗 nutrtion
I recommend this book if you like learning more about trauma, relationships or just an overall better understanding and knowledge of the signs of an unhealthy, potentially harmful person.
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