No Longer Silent
At every fork in the road, Jean Wells faced a choice: silence or truth. As a child, Jean learned early that speaking out could come at a painful cost. When her father's abuse surfaced and her mother's reaction silenced her, Jean swallowed her words-and her fear. Years later, when her younger sister was taken into foster care and made allegations of abuse, Jean once again stood at a crossroads: expose the truth or protect the fragile fa癟ade of her family.Haunted by secrets and bound by shame, Jean carried her silence into adulthood. But when sexual harassment in the workplace shattered the walls she had built, she was forced to confront her past and reclaim her voice.No Longer Silent is a courageous memoir of survival and self-discovery. With honesty and compassion, Jean Wells reveals how the journey from silence to strength is both painful and liberating-and reminds us that no one is ever truly alone. Your voice matters.
Second Chance Vows
You have already lived through lawyers' letters, awkward handovers, and the slow unravelling of a promise. Now you are planning to marry again and want more than optimism and a new set of photographs. You are looking for a remarriage guide that treats your history as data, not shame, and helps you protect what matters most this time. This book offers grounded second marriage advice for couples who are blending lives, homes, and children. It acts as a blended families handbook, helping you set step parenting boundaries, practise ex partner etiquette, and face money questions, including uncomfortable prenup conversations, with steady honesty. Rather than pretending the past never happened, it shows how to turn loyalty to children and loyalty binds children into clear, protective agreements that everyone can understand. You will learn how to design holiday rotations families can live with, write a simple conflict protocol couples can follow when tempers spike, and craft a shared purpose marriage statement that keeps you aligned when life gets noisy. Step-by-step exercises, case stories, and plain-language scripts make it easier to say the hard sentences out loud and stay in the room when feelings rise. Whether you are newly engaged or quietly wondering if a second wedding is wise at all, this is a companion for building a thoughtful, transparent partnership. It will not promise perfection, but it will give you a practical map for making this commitment with clear eyes and an open heart, one conversation at a time.
The 2-Week Reset
When your marriage is running on low battery, the last thing you want is a heavy programme that demands more time, money, and emotional energy than you actually have. This book offers a different route for the tired but still hopeful couple: a focused, two-week experiment of tired marriage reset built from micro-rituals you can start tonight. Across fourteen days, you will follow a clear 14 day marriage plan that fits around real lives, not empty calendars. Short prompts and couples communication exercises help you swap criticism for curiosity and silence for simple check-ins. You will build marriage micro rituals of attention and touch, and practise couples gratitude practice that feels genuine rather than forced. A straightforward marriage apology framework shows you how to repair small hurts before they harden. You will design tech free couple time that survives busy workweeks, and try fresh at home date ideas that do not depend on restaurants or sitters. Written as accessible relationship self help, it treats your partnership as a living system you can learn to tune. By the end, you will have a repeatable reset for reconnecting with your partner, plus a handful of simple habits that keep you feeling like allies in the middle of ordinary, messy days.
The Calm Separation
When a relationship breaks, most people are handed drama, not a plan. The shouting, the silence, and the guessing can be worse than the decision itself. This book offers a different path: a step-by-step calm separation that protects children, money, and basic dignity while you work out what comes next. Written for couples who want a dignified divorce or amicable split, it acts as a practical co-parenting guide and divorce book for parents rather than a legal manual. You will find simple tools for designing cooling-off rules, sketching an interim budget, and drafting a parenting plan that works in everyday life. Clear examples show how to hold firm relationship boundaries without turning every disagreement into a battle. There are ready-made social scripts for separation with kids, honest conversations at work, and careful updates for extended family. Checklists and routines support emotional self-care and parenting after breakup, so you are not relying on willpower alone. Throughout, the focus is on steady family communication tools that lower harm rather than pretending the pain is not there. If you want to change course without destroying what still matters, this book shows you how to move through separation with more order, kindness, and self-respect.
Love After Kids
Life with children can make even strong couples feel like exhausted co-workers, trading shifts and messages about pick-ups and packed lunches. Days blur into logistics, evenings vanish into screens and tidying, and the idea of romance feels distant or unrealistic. Underneath the teamwork, many pairs quietly wonder where their old connection went and whether it is possible to get it back without abandoning their children or their sanity. This book is a practical guide for parents who still like each other but are tired of feeling like housemates. It helps couples untangle mental load, rebalance chores, and rebuild emotional and physical closeness in ways that fit real schedules. Through simple scripts and small experiments, readers learn how to handle resentment in marriage, turn conflict into collaboration, and use couples communication tools that work when everyone is short on sleep. Along the way, it offers realistic maps for sex after children, creative micro dates for parents, and gentle ways to nurture busy parents intimacy without pressure or perfectionism. Whether you are craving more laughter, hoping to start reconnecting after kids, or simply want a calmer rhythm of parenting and partnership, this is a handbook for finding your way back to each other while you are still in the thick of family life. Ideal for anyone searching for grounded, hopeful relationship books for parents who want their love story to grow up alongside their children.
Boundaries for Couples
Some couples seem to glide through hard conversations while others turn every small request into a Cold War. You promise to stop checking messages at dinner, yet the phone creeps back onto the table. Weekends vanish into other people's plans. The problem usually is not love. It is the lack of shared, spoken relationship boundaries. This book gives you a practical, low-drama path to setting boundaries with partner that both of you can actually respect. Instead of theory, you get concrete scripts, checklists, and calendar tools built for real-life couples communication. You learn how to turn vague frustration into clear requests, and how to use assertive communication without sounding harsh or needy. Each chapter ends with simple prompts you can try the same week. Across chapters, you will practise conflict resolution for couples that does not rely on who shouts loudest or who gives in first. You will see how marriage communication skills and small agreements around time, screens, friends, family, and holidays quietly build a more healthy marriage. The goal is emotional safety in relationships, not perfection or endless compromise. Whether you are dating, newly married, or rebuilding after a rough patch, you can use the tools here on your own or as a guided couples therapy workbook. This is grounded, no-nonsense relationship self-help designed for busy people, not full-time self-improvers. You will finish with a shared map of what is okay, what is not, and what to do together next time a line is crossed.
98.6 Mortality Movies to See Before You Die
What if the most important conversation of your life started with a movie night?Movies and television shows can open conversations about death in ways that lectures and pamphlets simply can't. Sometimes it's easier to explore mortality when it's unfolding on a screen, preferably with popcorn in hand.98.6 Mortality Movies to See Before You Die curates 142 remarkable films and television programs that explore dying, grief, legacy, love, and what it truly means to live fully. Across genres and cultures, from comedy and drama to documentary and animation, these stories invite us to face the inevitable with honesty, insight, and even a little humor.Each entry highlights key mortality themes and includes six thoughtful discussion prompts, transforming movie night into something far more meaningful than entertainment. Whether you're watching alone, with family, or hosting a community event, this guide helps turn cinematic moments into conversations that matter.Perfect for: EducatorsClergy and faith communitiesFuneral professionalsHospice and healthcare providersDeath Caf矇s and community groupsFamilies finally ready to start "the conversation"Chapters are grouped by engaging themes such as: Funerals and Funeral DirectorsMedical Treatment and End-of-Life IssuesAfterlife VisionsGrief and GrowthMortality and Living FullyEstate PlanningDocumentaries, animated films, and television seriesThe book also supports Mortality Movie Nights, an innovative outreach model that helps organizations invite the public into their spaces for engaging, accessible conversations about death, grief, and planning ahead. It turns "Let's watch a movie" into "Let's talk about what really matters."People often remember a powerful film scene far longer than an expert's carefully crafted advice. By combining pop culture with death education, this guide makes advance care planning and end-of-life discussions approachable, understandable, and actionable.Because facing mortality doesn't have to be gloomy. It can be enlightening. Meaningful. Even life-affirming.Talking about death won't kill you. But avoiding the conversation just might rob you of peace.Pull up a chair. Start the movie. And begin the conversation that ultimately helps us live, and eventually leave, with intention, clarity, and heart.
Cherished Memories
Give them their flowers while they can smell them. This is a journaling book to be shared with a loved one. We give several statements to trigger special memories with a loved one or attributes they possess. After that there is a blank page to write about that loved one and memories that you share with them. It also contains a "Shared History Page" and "Best of Certificates" to let them know where they are the best of the best in your life.
Doors Locked Backwards
Doors Locked Backwards pulls readers into a household where love and fear consistently collide. Willie's unpredictable temper and unspoken mental battles rule the home, shaping every moment with tension that ripples under the surface. Shelia's complicated, almost desperate loyalty to him-born from her own wounds and hopes-traps their children in a world where the rules shift without warning and safety feels constantly just out of reach. What should be a sanctuary becomes a maze of emotional landmines, where vigilance is survival and silence becomes second nature.Told through the clear, unfiltered eyes of the children, this story exposes what it feels like to grow up behind doors that are metaphorically-and sometimes literally-locked backwards. Every chapter pulls back another layer of the family's fragile existence, revealing the patterns of control, secrecy, and pain that shape their days. Yet even in this turmoil, the children discover unexpected pockets of courage, resilience, and the quiet, fierce power of sibling bonds. Their shared glances, whispered conversations, and small acts of rebellion become lifelines in a storm they never asked to weather.As the family's internal fractures widen, Doors Locked Backwards explores the intricate ways love can coexist with harm, how devotion can blur into survival, and how hope manages to bloom in the smallest, most unlikely moments. With raw honesty and relentless emotional pull, this gripping narrative invites readers to witness not just the darkness of a troubled home, but the astonishing strength found in young hearts determined to protect one another-and ultimately to find freedom, both from the walls around them and the shadows within.
Heaven in Marriage is Possible
What if your marriage could feel like heaven-not someday, but right now? What if "for better or worse" didn't mean enduring pain, but thriving through it-together? In Heaven in Marriage is Possible, Symphorozia Okereke draws from her parents' legendary love story, her own decades-long marriage, and biblical truth to reveal that joyful, resilient, deeply connected unions aren't just for fairy tales-they're God's design for real couples facing real life.Inside, you'll discover how to: Replace comparison, pride, and silence with transparency, humility, and intentional communicationReignite romance through quality time, surprise gestures, and physical affection-even amid busy schedulesTransform conflict into connection using biblical forgiveness and emotional vulnerabilityNavigate in-laws, finances, and past wounds without letting them define your futureUnderstand sex not just as intimacy-but as sacred "superglue" that heals and unitesWhether you're newly engaged, decades in, or wondering if your marriage can be saved, this book offers a roadmap back to joy-one rooted in grace, practicality, and Christ-centered love. If you're tired of surviving your marriage and ready to truly enjoy it, click "Buy Now" and begin building the heaven-on-earth union you've always longed for-starting today.
Heaven in Marriage is Possible
What if your marriage could feel like heaven-not someday, but right now? What if "for better or worse" didn't mean enduring pain, but thriving through it-together? In Heaven in Marriage is Possible, Symphorozia Okereke draws from her parents' legendary love story, her own decades-long marriage, and biblical truth to reveal that joyful, resilient, deeply connected unions aren't just for fairy tales-they're God's design for real couples facing real life.Inside, you'll discover how to: Replace comparison, pride, and silence with transparency, humility, and intentional communicationReignite romance through quality time, surprise gestures, and physical affection-even amid busy schedulesTransform conflict into connection using biblical forgiveness and emotional vulnerabilityNavigate in-laws, finances, and past wounds without letting them define your futureUnderstand sex not just as intimacy-but as sacred "superglue" that heals and unitesWhether you're newly engaged, decades in, or wondering if your marriage can be saved, this book offers a roadmap back to joy-one rooted in grace, practicality, and Christ-centered love. If you're tired of surviving your marriage and ready to truly enjoy it, click "Buy Now" and begin building the heaven-on-earth union you've always longed for-starting today.
Elder Eats
Good food is vital to an aged care residents health and happiness. Quality meals not only nourish the body but also lift the spirit. For many residents mealtime is the highlight of their day. Elder Eats. The Aged Care Companion contains recipes perfected over more than 22yrs providing fresh and nutritious meals for the elderly.
Darkness to Empowerment
This book has been several years in the writing, yet a lifetime in the making.Like a lot of other sexual abuse survivors, I have struggled my whole life with feelings of being somehow inadequate, lacking, low self-esteem and of being quiet.This is a whole new adventure for me as I finally walk my walk and talk my talk.As a natural introvert, putting myself out there for all to see is the most challenging thing I have ever done - until I think about my journey from sexual abuse victim to survivor.The journey from darkness to empowerment is real, it is hard fought and it is extremely challenging. Yet when all is said and done it will also be the most rewarding, exciting, and amazing experience for you.Speak your truth, no longer be silenced by your abuser - that is YOUR empowerment.In this book I not only talk about my story and my journey, I give you the tools and knowledge I have learned over the past 45 years on how to find your empowerment again.You can still be an introvert, as I most certainly am - however it is now all on your terms.You now write your own story.Are you ready to begin this with me? Or did you simply pick up this book for curiosity's sake or to help someone else who has been abused. Whatever your reason, I am here to help.
Cherished Memories
If you have lost a love one, remind yourself that they will always be with you. This is a journaling book to assist with the healing process after the loss of a loved one. It is an opportunity reflect on memories with them and how they have impacted your life. It is is a gentle reminder that they will always be with you. We give several statements to trigger special memories with a loved one or attributes they possess. After that there is a blank page to write about that loved one and memories that you share with them.
The Story Of A Child
A Story of a Child - "A Child Named Pain" by Hala Abdulbaki is a deeply moving and courageous true story about survival, trauma, and the journey toward healing.Through the eyes of a vulnerable child named Pain, this powerful narrative reveals the heartbreaking reality of abuse, fear, and the emotional scars that no child should ever have to carry. Hidden behind silence and power, the suffering continues until the truth begins to surface. With raw honesty and compassion, the author brings readers into the inner world of a child struggling to understand cruelty, shame, and the longing to feel safe and valued.But this story is not only about suffering-it is also about resilience. It speaks to anyone who has ever felt powerless, blamed for pain they did not cause, or trapped in cycles of fear and anxiety. Each page offers a reminder that even the deepest wounds can move toward healing when truth is acknowledged and voices are no longer silenced.This touching memoir shines a light on the strength of the human spirit and the importance of compassion, awareness, and hope.If you have ever searched for understanding after trauma, this story will remind you that you are not alone-and your story matters.
Whispers from My Wife
I didn't set out to write a book about grief. I set out to survive it.After my wife, Miriam, died in my arms, the world kept moving in ways I no longer recognised. Days continued. People spoke. Life expected things from me. And yet everything that mattered had gone quiet-except for one thing.Her voice.Whispers from My Wife is a collection of moments, memories, and inner conversations born from a love that did not end when her life did. These pieces were written in the spaces where silence pressed too hard, where routine became refuge, and where I slowly learned that loss does not erase connection-it transforms it.This is not a book about answers. It is a book about listening.Listening to memory. Listening to grief. Listening to the echoes of a life shared deeply and loved fiercely.Through reflection, tenderness, humour, longing, and quiet courage, I explore what it means to remain after love changes shape-and how a man learns to rebuild himself without abandoning the life he cherished.If you have loved deeply, lost profoundly, or are learning how to carry absence without being consumed by it, these pages were written for you.These are not my wife's words. They are what remains when love refuses to be silent.
The Lioness Circle Anthology
The Lioness Uncaged Anthology The Lioness Circle UncagedFrom pain to power - we rise.A collective of voices stepping out of the shadows and into the light, this anthology is the echo of Black women unearthing what was once hidden.Within these pages, Lionesses open old wounds and speak truth to the memories they carried alone: childhood harm, sexual violence, emotional and mental abuse, betrayal, abandonment and the courage that followed.Each chapter invites you into a woman's real life story.You will cry. You will laugh. You will witness healing, rage, softness and the unapologetic blooming of women who refused to stay caged.This is a book of survival, sisterhood and strength - crowns steady, heads high.A must-read. Approach with self care.Contributing AuthorsTamar Barrett (Lioness Tamar)Kimberley K. Jones (Lioness Kimberley)Esther Miriam MelbourneKadeen JohnsonAmeeshaCrystalWunmiThe EmpressKaylaLove Is My DestinyE.T.Y
Angel of Saint Roch
In early 2020, Caro Harmer prepares an elaborate birthday luncheon for her unfaithful husband and, without warning or explanation, leaves the house.While her family are feasting on sumptuous seafood platters and quaffing carefully selected vintage wines, Caro is happily jetting overseas. She takes pains to cover her tracks and proves to be impossible to locate. When Covid-19 hits, Caro's self-absorbed relatives are left to come to terms with successive lockdowns and a series of confronting revelations, while still unable to unravel the mystery behind Caro's disappearance. Soon after the lifting of Australia's international travel restrictions in 2022, Caro's business partner, Helen, flies to Paris in an attempt to understand the reason behind her friend's disappearance. Helen is surprised to discover that the person best able to shed light on Caro's mystery is someone much closer to home.
Safe Landing
Safe Landing is a powerful, unflinching testimony of survival, faith, and divine restoration. Behind the closed doors of a respected ministry marriage, Elaine Mason endured years of physical abuse, betrayal, manipulation, and repeated threats to her life-inflicted by the very man entrusted to shepherd others.This is not merely a story of suffering; it is a witness to God's rescuing hand. Through moments of terror and despair, Elaine discovered that God is both a refuge and a restorer. When escape seemed impossible and hope appeared extinguished, the Lord provided a safe landing-a place of protection, truth, and healing that no violence could destroy.Written with courage and clarity, Safe Landing exposes spiritual abuse, confronts silence within the church, and offers hope to those trapped in hidden pain. Elaine's journey testifies that God sees, God saves, and God rebuilds what was shattered.This book is for survivors seeking freedom, leaders committed to truth, and anyone who needs assurance that even after the deepest betrayal, God can still write a story of redemption.
In the Grip of Grief
On May 27, 1999, Tom Knox's world shattered.His daughter, Heather, a devoted wife, mother, nurse, and beloved friend, was killed in a sudden accident. Though her infant son survived, the loss of Heather left her family reeling-paralyzed by grief, searching for meaning, and struggling to hold on to one another through the storm.In this candid and deeply personal memoir, Tom shares not only his own journey through the aftermath of tragedy but also the voices of those closest to Heather-her mother, brother, husband, cousin, and friends. Together, their stories weave a portrait of love, resilience, and the unrelenting power of grief to shape a family.In the Grip of Grief is not a step-by-step guide to "getting over" loss. Instead, it is a family's honest account of living with it-of wrestling with anger and faith, of finding unexpected comfort in memories and "Heather Hi's," and of discovering that while grief may never fully release its hold, it can coexist with acceptance, hope, and even joy.For anyone who has lost someone they love-or walked alongside those who have-this book offers a reminder: You are not alone.
Care Starts Now
Caring for aging parents, supporting older loved ones, or planning for your own future can be one of life's greatest responsibilities. Care Starts Now offers a proactive approach to caregiving and aging in place-so every decision supports safety, well-being, independence, and peace of mind.Written by Joanne De Rubeis, RN, BScN-a passionate nurse educator, caregiving expert, senior's advocate, and family caregiver-this reassuring guide draws on many years of hands-on experience helping families navigate care with confidence and compassion. Known for her high standards and genuine dedication to helping others, Joanne provides practical insight to help families communicate effectively, make informed decisions, and create safe, supportive environments. Her lifelong work in caregiver education and support has empowered individuals, families, and professionals worldwide to deliver safer, more empathetic, and proactive care.Inside, you'll find guides, checklists, and practical tips to: - Recognize and better understand changes in health, memory, and mobility- Build personalized care plans and strengthen caregiving skills- Support nutrition, hygiene, safety, comfort, and dignity- Improve communication and teamwork among family and care providers- Manage records, finances, and legal documents- Access community resources and plan for end-of-life needs- Maintain your own health and well-being while caring for othersPractical, compassionate, and experience-driven, Care Starts Now turns uncertainty into readiness and helps families approach caregiving with calm, strength, and confidence. The time to learn, prepare, and act is now-before a crisis begins.DisclaimerThis book is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice. Every caregiving situation is unique. Readers should seek guidance from qualified healthcare providers, legal advisors, and financial professionals regarding individual needs, treatment, and planning decisions.
Care Starts Now
Caring for aging parents, supporting older loved ones, or planning for your own future can be one of life's greatest responsibilities. Care Starts Now offers a proactive approach to caregiving and aging in place-so every decision supports safety, well-being, independence, and peace of mind.Written by Joanne De Rubeis, RN, BScN-a passionate nurse educator, caregiving expert, senior's advocate, and family caregiver-this reassuring guide draws on many years of hands-on experience helping families navigate care with confidence and compassion. Known for her high standards and genuine dedication to helping others, Joanne provides practical insight to help families communicate effectively, make informed decisions, and create safe, supportive environments. Her lifelong work in caregiver education and support has empowered individuals, families, and professionals worldwide to deliver safer, more empathetic, and proactive care.Inside, you'll find guides, checklists, and practical tips to: - Recognize and better understand changes in health, memory, and mobility- Build personalized care plans and strengthen caregiving skills- Support nutrition, hygiene, safety, comfort, and dignity- Improve communication and teamwork among family and care providers- Manage records, finances, and legal documents- Access community resources and plan for end-of-life needs- Maintain your own health and well-being while caring for othersPractical, compassionate, and experience-driven, Care Starts Now turns uncertainty into readiness and helps families approach caregiving with calm, strength, and confidence. The time to learn, prepare, and act is now-before a crisis begins.DisclaimerThis book is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice. Every caregiving situation is unique. Readers should seek guidance from qualified healthcare providers, legal advisors, and financial professionals regarding individual needs, treatment, and planning decisions.
Valentine Cuties
���� Step into a world where every page feels like a Valentine hug. ����V-Day Cuties is a comfy, cozy, and cute Valentine's Day coloring book filled with adorable, big-eyed animal friends enjoying the sweetest moments of love and comfort - cuddling with plush hearts, sipping warm drinks, sharing sweet treats, reading together, and relaxing in peaceful cozy corners.Created as a gentle escape from everyday noise, this book invites you into a heartwarming Valentine world of calm, creativity, and tender little joys. Each page is designed to help you slow down, unwind, and enjoy moments of quiet happiness through soothing coloring.✨ This special V-Day Cuties edition features bold, thick line art that's easy and satisfying to color - perfect for markers, colored pencils, or crayons. The simple, open designs make coloring relaxing rather than overwhelming, whether you're unwinding after a long day or enjoying a cozy self-care ritual.To keep your artwork pristine, each coloring page is single-sided and thoughtfully paired with cozy pause pages featuring sweet rhymes and gentle Valentine messages. These pages act as bleed-through protection sheets, helping your colors stay clean and vibrant while adding an extra layer of warmth and mindfulness to your coloring experience.As you color, you'll meet lovable baby animals and wander through charming Valentine scenes that feel comforting, playful, and calm - ideal for both adults and teens who enjoy cozy creativity, cute artwork, and peaceful moments.✨ Inside V-Day Cuties you'll find: - 44 full-page cozy Valentine coloring illustrations - Cute and lovable animal characters with big kawaii eyes - Bold, easy-to-color designs with clean open spaces - Single-sided pages to reduce bleed-through - Sweet rhyming sayings and cozy pause pages throughout - A warm Valentine aesthetic inspired by comfort, calm, and gentle joy���� Perfect for: - Valentine's Day relaxation and cozy creativity - Quiet evenings, journaling breaks, and self-care routines - Adults and teens who love cute, cozy, and whimsical designs - Kawaii art fans and cozy coloring enthusiasts - A thoughtful Valentine gift for creative heartsLet each page remind you to slow down, breathe deeply, and color your way into a gentler Valentine moment. ����✨Get your art supplies ready and make V-Day Cuties part of your Bea Vea coziness collection - where every season is filled with comfort, creativity, and heart.
Play the Game
Play the Game is a deeply compassionate, personal account of author Terri Leedom's journey as a caregiver to her mother living with dementia. From the earliest signs of the disease to her mother's final decline, this memoir offers a candid look at the realities of a condition that erodes memory, but never love. Leedom shares how she learned to play "the game of dementia" one day at a time, following her mother's lead and finding connection with her mother's new and ever-changing reality. She showed up each day with good humor and a willingness to meet her mother wherever she was in her mind. Blending Leedom's honest storytelling with accounts of others who have faced similar experiences, Play the Game offers guidance for how caregivers can gain access to the mental world of their loved one with patience and empathy, and provides heartfelt insight into establishing new connections. It's a holistic approach for anyone embarking upon or already navigating this challenging path, including a checklist of common dementia symptoms, practical caregiving suggestions, and self-care tips for desperate times.
Always Left Smiling
Always Left Smiling: Even in Darkness, She Counted Stars is a powerful and heartfelt memoir about ALS, family love, aging parents, and discovering hope in the most difficult seasons of life. This emotional journey explores how compassion, resilience, and unconditional love rise when a devastating diagnosis seems to leave no room for hope. Through the intimate story of a mother facing ALS and the children who walk beside her, readers discover the true meaning of legacy, courage, and the unbreakable bond of family. Even in the face of exhaustion, grief, and uncertainty, her smile becomes a symbol of strength, grace, and unwavering faith. Each page reveals how adversity can awaken the human spirit and transform pain into purpose.Always Left Smiling takes you through the raw emotions of denial, heartbreak, and loss, ultimately leading to acceptance, healing, and deeper connection. Set against the challenges of COVID-19 restrictions, physical distance, and serious illness, this book shows how a family comes together to cherish every moment and honor the beauty of life, even when it feels fragile.Always Left Smiling is a moving reminder that even in the darkest times, love has the power to guide, heal, and leave us forever changed. It is a story of courage, compassion, and finding purpose when life takes an unexpected turn.
Tell Me No Lies
Secrets and Lies It's been seven years and long past time for security software tycoon Lucas Hall to cut final ties with Harriet Emerson. Except now he knows she lied to him all those years ago. Before he hands her the divorce papers, Lucas intends to know the whole truth. Harriet lied to ensure Lucas didn't forsake his future. Now he's back and the lies are exposed. Dare she take a chance to be with Lucas, knowing it can't last. She's not the girl he married. Her secrets could change everything. This book was a finalist in the Valerie Parv Award in 2017 and 2nd in the Emerald Pro 2018 with RWAus. This is an Australian romance set in Australia with Australian spelling and grammar.
Social Skills Handbook for Autism
Social Skills Handbook for Autism is a practical guide designed to help children and adolescents on the autism spectrum develop essential social communication skills through structured activities and guided practice. The book addresses core areas commonly associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including making friends, verbal and nonverbal communication, emotional awareness, listening skills, conflict resolution, problem solving, managing bullying, handling peer pressure, and participating in group settings. Each chapter focuses on real-life social situations that children encounter at home, at school, and in the community. Written for parents, caregivers, educators, therapists, and support professionals working with children on the spectrum, this handbook offers adaptable activities suitable for a range of developmental levels. The content is organized so readers can select specific skills to target rather than follow a fixed sequence, allowing for individualized learning. Activities include role-playing scenarios, visual supports, games, journaling prompts, cooperative exercises, and step-by-step communication strategies that reinforce both understanding and practical application. The approach is hands-on and skills-based, combining clear explanations with structured exercises that promote emotional regulation, empathy development, assertiveness, and social problem solving. Emphasis is placed on repetition, modeling, and guided reflection to support consistent practice. Suitable for use in home, classroom, or therapeutic settings, this resource provides structured tools to support social skills development and help children with autism build meaningful peer relationships.
The End-of-the-Line Club
A diary of the emotional impact of selling most of your things and moving into a retirement community.In 2023, 18% of the U.S. population is 65 and older. This is us, my husband and me. Way over. Many of us have considered whether we want to radically upend our lives, get rid of most of our beloved possessions, and move into a place that does many things for us. How would that be? You've given up your job, now you're contemplating giving up the rest of your previous identity and moving in with a bunch of old people. Really? When my husband and I made this move, it was not from immediate need. It was anticipating that need. My husband's back was getting worse. We chose to make our life easier. We were asked by many friends what it was like, living in a senior retirement facility. I had no idea how life-wrenching the move would be. I started keeping a diary because I'm a writer; this is what I do.
The End-of-the-Line Club
A diary of the emotional impact of selling most of your things and moving into a retirement community.In 2023, 18% of the U.S. population is 65 and older. This is us, my husband and me. Way over. Many of us have considered whether we want to radically upend our lives, get rid of most of our beloved possessions, and move into a place that does many things for us. How would that be? You've given up your job, now you're contemplating giving up the rest of your previous identity and moving in with a bunch of old people. Really? When my husband and I made this move, it was not from immediate need. It was anticipating that need. My husband's back was getting worse. We chose to make our life easier. We were asked by many friends what it was like, living in a senior retirement facility. I had no idea how life-wrenching the move would be. I started keeping a diary because I'm a writer; this is what I do.
The Physiology Of Marriage
The physiology of marriage First Part offers a reflective examination of how marriage functions as a social structure shaped by expectations, desires, and unspoken tensions. The work approaches the subject through a blend of observation and critique, suggesting that the experiences of affection, disappointment, loyalty, and longing all contribute to the intricate reality of married life. Its opening sections introduce a contemplative view of how individuals enter marriage with idealized hopes, only to confront the contrasts between aspiration and daily reality. The text considers how emotional needs can clash with social rules, creating situations in which happiness and dissatisfaction coexist. It also reflects on how relationships evolve under pressure from external judgments and internal uncertainties, presenting marriage as an evolving negotiation rather than a fixed state. Through its mixture of satire and philosophical inquiry, the book encourages readers to reconsider familiar assumptions and recognize the complexity of human bonds, setting the stage for further exploration in the remaining parts of the work.
What is Domestic Abuse?
Invisible Chains: Recognising and Breaking Free from Domestic Abuse"I love you," they say-as they check your phone for the third time today. "I'm just looking out for you," they insist-while controlling your every move. The most dangerous prison is the one you don't realise you're in. Every year, millions suffer in silence, unable to name what's happening to them. Domestic Every year, millions suffer in silence, unable to name what's happening to them. Domestic abuse thrives in shadows and silence, disguising itself as love, protection, or normal relationship dynamics. This essential guide illuminates the hidden reality of domestic abuse, breaking down: -Psychological manipulation tactics that erode your sense of self -Physical violence and its warning signs -Sexual coercion and boundary violations Economic control that creates dangerous dependency -Financial abuse that leaves victims trapped -Emotional warfare that makes victims question their own reality Through real-world examples, expert insights, and compassionate guidance, this book offers clarity for those questioning their relationships and validation for those who know something isn't right. Knowledge is the first step toward freedom. Whether for yourself or someone you care about, this book provides the understanding needed to recognise abuse, find support, and reclaim control of your life. You deserve safety. You deserve respect. You deserve to be free. Turn the page. Your journey toward understanding-and perhaps healing-begins now
The Cellist's Notebook
The Cellist's Notebook is a charming, life-affirming tale of discovery surrounding an old family mystery. A young girl's curiosity, her love of a little melody and the beauty of a cello evokes memories long forgotten.Set in the present day, ten-year-old Emily Peters is spending the summer with her Nana Rose, a retired piano teacher, in rural Cumbria whilst Emily's sister Lizzie travels to Paris for a French exchange. When Emily notices an old photograph of a cellist dating back to the Second World War and discovers cellos and an old music manuscript in the attic, her Nana tells of the touching and compelling story of her brother Leni, a linguist, cellist and music composer, whose disappearance was marked 'ultimate fate unknown' following World War I.Emily's love of the unfinished cello melody, found in her Great Uncle Leni's music notebook, evokes memories for her Nana Rose and Emily returns to Norfolk with a passion to play the cello and a determination to learn the long-lost melody. A series of events unfold that change the life of Emily and her family forever.
Couples Therapy Workbook
Are you struggling in your romantic relationship?I understand how complicated that can feel.Here's a little sneak preview of what you'll get: - 30 ways to effectively communicate with your partner (and how to better iron out disagreements in the process)- Why reconnecting emotionally is just as important as reconnecting physically...and how you can do both at the same time- What destroys relationship and how to fix it- The #1 secret to strong and long-lasting relationships (spoiler alert, it's not as complicated as you think!)- Why you need to heal your past relationship traumas before you can resolve your current issues with your partner- How to identify and break unhealthy relationship patterns and cycles of negative behavior- The 5 most common problems that couples face today...and what you can do to fix them
Let love in
Lasting love starts with self-love.Are you tired of repeating the same painful relationship patterns? Longing for intimacy, but finding yourself stuck in fear, shame, low self-worth or self-sabotage?Let Love In by clinical psychologist and internationally renowned self-compassion teacher Dr Christine Br瓣hler is a transformative guide to building healthy relationships, cultivating emotional intimacy, and healing through self-love.Unlike surface-level dating advice or relationship tips, this book goes deeper-helping you grow in emotional maturity, confidence, and resilience so you can: Break free from old cycles of shame, fear, low self-worth and self-sabotageHeal attachment wounds that hold you backCommunicate with respect and kindness-even in conflictCreate a secure relationship rooted in trust, connection and mutual growthWhether you are single and searching, rebuilding after heartbreak, or wanting to reignite a long-term relationship, Let Love In will show you how to move beyond old attachment patterns and open to the love you truly deserve.Practical, compassionate, and empowering, this book is for anyone ready to experience real connection, lasting intimate love, and personal transformation, starting with themselves.
The Bell
In a coastal village where memory is managed as carefully as stone walls and weathered paths, an old church bell hangs in its tower - intact, visible, and never rung.When Mara returns after her mother's death, she expects mourning and distance. Instead, she encounters a community structured around an absence: a silence that has hardened into custom, a bell whose stillness has become unquestioned authority. No one speaks of why it was never rung. No one needs to. The village has learned how to live without asking.As Mara sorts through her mother's belongings, she begins to understand the cost of that quiet. Her mother was not simply a caretaker of tradition, but its final restraint - a woman who chose mercy once, and left others to live with the consequences. What the bell withheld spared the village in the moment, but required years of unexamined obedience in return.Mara does not arrive to expose a secret or restore a ritual. She does something more dangerous: she listens. And in listening, she unsettles the careful balance that has kept the village orderly and unresolved. Truth surfaces slowly, not as confession or revelation, but as pressure - in what people stop avoiding, in what children echo without knowing why, in what can no longer be left unnamed.The Bell is a quiet novel about restraint, inheritance, and the moment when silence stops being protection and becomes a choice. It asks what happens when a community is no longer told what to believe - and must decide, together, how to live with what it already knows.
Real Love Ready
"A bold invitation to start doing the inner work that makes real love possible."-DR. RAMANI DURVASULA, Ph.D., New York Times Bestselling author of It's Not You: Understanding and Healing from Narcissistic PeopleSo many of us long for deeper connection, but we weren't given the language, tools, or courage required to create it.Real Love Ready is the guide we've been missing. Drawing on years of conversations with the world's leading experts in relationships such as Esther Perel, Dr. Terrence Real, Dr. Gabor Mat矇, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, and many others, Robin Ducharme distills their most powerful teachings into accessible, actionable wisdom.This book invites readers to: - Unlearn the myths that distort our understanding of love- Build healthier, more conscious relationships, romantic, familial, and beyond- Navigate conflict with curiosity, kindness, and integrity- Cultivate vulnerability, self-awareness, and emotional maturity- Expand your capacity to love wide, to love bravely, and to love wellReal Love Ready is a call to remember that love is not something happens to us. It's something we can learn, embody, and practice every day.
This Time, I Stayed
Her heart had always been restless. But some loves, once found, are destined to return-even when the body begins to betray its rhythm.In 1983, a young woman from Montreal met a Mexican musician in Canc繳n. Their connection was profound but couldn't overcome the pull of separate lives. For decades, they lived apart-until a Facebook message reconnected them and love drew her back to Mexico thirty-six years later.A testament to second chances, aging bravely, and the enduring power of love that refuses to stay buried.
