Gentle wisdom with compassion and support.
Trauma informed, and easy to understand.
For survivors of narcissistic abuse, CPTSD,
and betrayal trauma.
About "There's A Word For That" Book Series
What Readers Are Saying
- “I could cry with relief reading this. I’m not useless and crazy—I have many levels of trauma and I need gentleness and care.”
- “Finally! Someone who gets me! You wrote things I have thought and felt but never said out loud.”
- “This gave me the language for something I’ve been trying to explain my whole life.”
- “Wow. Just… wow. I feel like you wrote this book for me.”
- “This article didn’t just explain—it honored what I’ve been through. I feel seen.”
- “Your words gave me hope again. Thank you.”
About This Series
There’s A Word For That is a series of trauma-informed books for survivors of Complex PTSD, narcissistic abuse, and betrayal trauma. Each book offers clear, compassionate language for the pain and confusion survivors often carry—but rarely hear named.
Written by a longtime educator and trauma survivor, these stand alone chapters are designed for overwhelmed minds and heavy hearts. You can open to any section and find something helpful—whether it’s a validating insight, a boundary-setting script, or a gentle explanation of trauma’s impact.
What you’ll find inside:
– Simple definitions and deeper dives into trauma-related terms
– Validation for experiences that often go unseen
– Practical tools for navigating tough conversations
– Support for setting boundaries and finding safety
– Mind-body guidance and optional faith-friendly reflections
– Inclusion of marginalized survivor voices
– Actionable steps for even the smallest wins
You are not broken. You are not alone. There’s a word for what you’ve lived, and knowing the language is the first step toward healing.
About Ellen Tift
Ellen Tift is a longtime university educator, veteran musician, and trauma-informed writer. After three decades as a music professor, she now brings the same clarity, depth, and care to her work on narcissistic abuse, betrayal trauma, and Complex PTSD.
A survivor herself, Ellen combines lived experience with extensive research to offer insight that’s both emotionally validating and intellectually grounded in language that’s easy to understand. Her writing speaks to fellow survivors with warmth, precision, and hard-earned wisdom.
Her book series, There’s A Word For That, began its release in 2025 on Amazon and Kindle. Designed for overwhelmed minds and hurting hearts, each volume can be read in small doses, with skimmable headings and stand-alone sections that meet readers right where they are.
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