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Raise Children After Divorce
"I never thought I'd be here, navigating the uncharted waters of co-parenting after divorce. But here I am, and if you're reading this, chances are you're in the same boat."Divorce can feel like the end of the world, but it doesn't have to be the end of a positive family dynamic. In "Raise Children After Divorce," you'll find a heartfelt, honest, and practical guide to help you navigate the challenging journey of raising children across two households. This book is the roadmap every parent needs during and after divorce, offering emotional support and tangible strategies for creating a nurturing environment for their children while maintaining their well-being.Written by a parent who has been through the experience and understands the unique challenges of co-parenting, this book is for moms, dads, grandparents, and anyone raising children post-divorce. It provides tools to help you manage conflict, communicate effectively with your ex, and create a cohesive parenting plan while addressing life's emotional, developmental, and practical aspects after divorce.Inside, you'll discover: How to manage your emotional responses to divorce and how they impact your parenting.Effective communication strategies and decision-making techniques to minimize conflict with your co-parent.Expert insights on creating a stable, supportive environment for your children across two households.Real-life examples and stories from other parents who've successfully navigated co-parenting.Interactive worksheets to help you apply the strategies and tailor them to your family's needs.Tips for supporting your children's mental health and fostering resilience as they adjust to the new family structure.Practical advice on adapting your co-parenting approach as your children grow and your life changes.More than just a manual, this book is an invitation to transform how you see co-parenting. It encourages you to view this new chapter not as a burden but as an opportunity for growth and positive change. It reminds you that while co-parenting is hard work, it's also an opportunity to build a harmonious, supportive environment for your children filled with love, compassion, and resilience.Co-parenting may bring frustration and doubt, but it can also bring joy and connection. "Raise Children After Divorce" will be your companion, offering the guidance and support you need to raise happy, healthy children, no matter your family structure.This book is for all parents navigating the complexities of co-parenting after divorce. Your strength and resilience are remarkable to the mothers, fathers, grandparents, and caregivers who strive to create a stable, loving environment for their children in the face of challenges. To my children, who have taught me more about love, patience, and perseverance than I could have ever imagined. This journey would not have been possible without you. And to every family that has faced the trials of separation but continues to choose love, understanding, and growth, you are not alone. May this book be a beacon of hope, a guide to smoother waters, and a reminder that the family remains at the heart of change.With all my love and admiration.Daniel McMahon
10 Steps to Overcoming Divorce Stress
10 Steps to Overcome Divorce Stress By Patricia Mullins Divorce is more than an end-it's a journey to a new beginning. In *10 Steps to Overcome DivorceStress*, Patricia Mullins provides a compassionate and faith-centered roadmap to help you navigatethe emotional and spiritual challenges of divorce. This book isn't just a read; it's a guide to transformation. With each step, you'll engage in practicalactions and affirmations designed to rebuild your confidence, reclaim your peace, and move forwardwith hope. Through scripture, reflective exercises, and words of encouragement, Patricia helps youconfront the pain, embrace your worth, and rediscover the joy waiting on the other side. Whether you're struggling with grief, anger, or uncertainty, these 10 steps will equip you to: - Find clarity and strength through prayer.- Heal your heart and renew your mind with affirmations and scripture.- Confront emotional roadblocks and turn breakdowns into breakthroughs. Start this journey with faith and determination and let Patricia Mullins guide you to the healing and wholeness you deserve. You're not alone-your best days are still ahead. Reader Testimonials"This book saved me during my darkest days."I had no idea how to pick up the pieces after my divorce, but Patricia's steps gave me hope anddirection. The affirmations and scriptures became my daily lifeline. I feel whole again.- Lisa T., Raleigh, NC "A powerful and practical guide for healing."I wasn't sure if I could move past the stress of my divorce, but Patricia's compassionate wordsmade me believe I could. This book doesn't just offer advice; it walks with you step by step.- David H., Austin, TX "I finally feel like myself again."The exercises in this book helped me confront my pain and let it go.Standing in front of the mirror and reading affirmations felt awkward at first, but now I do it every day-and I feel stronger with every step.- Maria K., Los Angeles, CA
Every Challenge Is A Message
Though no one sets out deliberately seeking obstacles, I have yet to encounter a single human being on this earth who journeys through life without facing challenges. Every distinct stage of life presents its own unique set of difficulties. What truly determines your outcome isn't the challenge itself, but rather your perspective when confronting it. Are you currently navigating through challenges of any kind-financial pressure, relationship difficulties, career setbacks, health concerns, or spiritual questioning? This book stands as a masterpiece that will illuminate the possible root causes behind your struggles while offering practical strategies to transform these very obstacles into stepping stones toward victory and success. Life's path inevitably includes difficult terrain for everyone. "Every Challenge Is A Message" equips you with essential wisdom to not merely survive your challenges, but to masterfully navigate them until they lead you directly to your most cherished destinations in life. Discover how hidden within each problem lies a powerful message-one that, when properly understood, contains the very keys to your greatest breakthroughs and most meaningful growth. Learn to decode the language of your obstacles, extract their valuable lessons, and emerge stronger, wiser, and more purposeful than before. Your challenges aren't random misfortunes-they're messengers carrying invaluable insights specifically addressed to you.
Understanding Grief
In Understanding Grief, Martina Faulkner explores the nature of grief and how it relates to loss and love, by looking at the concept of grief from myriad angles. Her approach focuses on the inherent duality of grief-that it is a universal experience while also something to be expressed uniquely. Purposefully created to be informative and inviting, Faulkner has created a "user manual" for anyone moving through the grief process.Beautifully designed to be both visually calming as well as emotionally supportive, this book is one that anyone can use to help them move through periods of loss, whether from death, disease, or change. Understanding Grief is the second book to be released as part of Faulkner's UNDERSTANDING series. The first book, Understanding Karma, was released in February 2025. Future titles include: Understanding Gratitude, Understanding Resilience, Understanding Energy, Understanding Hope, and Understanding Compassion.
The Hiding Place
What began as an innocent childhood game of Hide and Seek turned into a nightmare for eight-year-old Patrice Roberts. Alone in the spot where no one could find her, she saw him; the Boogeyman! Throughout the years, she has kept the secret of what she saw that August evening safely tucked away. Now, as she begins a painstaking journey of self-discovery and healing, these traumatic memories reveal a shocking truth that could change everything.
The Renaissance of the Family
Family, the concept we once took for granted has now become a deliberate choice. Today, the decision to start a family is more complex than ever. Those who choose to embark on this journey face numerous challenges and decisions that simply did not exist in the same way just a few decades ago.
Chapter 13
Chapter 13 is a collection of poetry, simple prose and aphorisms, written by Janice Ruth Gracias. It is an ode to those who wear their heart on their sleeve, the struggles and victories of everyday life. Janice hopes to inspire those like her self from humble beginnings, to be unafraid to dream big dreams. "Dont let the belief of being ordinary stop you from doing extra ordinary things." This is the perfect book if you want to get swept up in sweet emotion, honesty and imagery curl up with this book and a warm bowl of soup and let yourself feel something beautiful and true.
Shattered Motherhood
A lifeline for mothers navigating the unimaginable: surviving the guilt after a child's suicide.If you are a mother today, you are mothering in patriarchy. What that means, and how it impacts a mother grieving the loss of her child to suicide, is what Donna Johnson explores in Shattered Motherhood. This profound exploration argues for assistance that meets mothers' unique needs, recognizes the depth of their suffering, and provides proper care.Understand the unique challenges faced by mothers after a child's suicide.Discover how patriarchal structures amplify maternal guilt and shame.Find solace and empowerment through shared experiences and feminist perspectives.Through a feminist lens, Johnson considers the institutions of marriage, motherhood, and the family, and how these impact mothers' suffering. She also offers hope through the power of women coming together to name their own experiences, feel their own pain, and search for their own solutions. Shattered Motherhood is for mothers seeking solace, mental health professionals, and anyone interested in feminist perspectives on grief and loss.
Adventure on Joyland Road and Other Stories of Love and Grief
Adventure on Joyland Road and Other Stories of Love and GriefA MemoirChicago Writers Association - 2025 Book of the Year Honorable MentionLisa Rosenberg was widowed at the age of 68 when her husband, Jeff, died suddenly in his sleep beside her. Though she tried desperately to save his life, Lisa was unsuccessful; Jeff had passed away silently during the night. What followed was not only heartbreak, but an uncharted journey through grief, memory, and the quiet resilience required to keep living. Adventure on Joyland Road is a poignant and deeply personal memoir exploring love, loss, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. In this intimate account of the first eighteen months after her husband's death, Dr. Rosenberg offers readers an unfiltered glimpse into the lived experience of grief-its aching tenderness, and its slow, uneven movement toward healing. Drawing on decades of experience as a psychiatric healthcare professional, Rosenberg blends compassion, insight, humor, and wisdom with storytelling that is both raw and accessible. Through small, everyday moments-shared memories, sudden absences, fleeting connections-she reflects on what it means to love deeply, to mourn honestly, and to move forward without leaving love behind. The stories in Adventure on Joyland Road range from heartwarming to heart-wrenching, revealing how grief and love coexist, and that connection to others becomes an anchor in our darkest hours. Honest, moving, and profoundly human, Adventure on Joyland Road will resonate with widows and widowers, caregivers, mental health professionals, and anyone navigating the loss of a loved one. Midwest Book Review: Exceptionally well written, thoroughly 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation, providing authentic insights into the process of grief and bereavement that will, sooner or later, touch us all, "Adventure on Joyland Road and Other Stories of Love and Grief: Memoir" by Dr. Lisa Rosenberg is an extraordinary and compassionate account of love, loss, and recovery that will linger in the mind and memory of the reader long after the book has been finished and set back upon the shelf. While this paperback edition of "Adventure on Joyland Road and Other Stories of Love and Grief: Memoir" from Potter's Wheel Publishing House is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, Senior Center, community, and college/university library Contemporary American Biography/Memoir collections, it should be noted for readers with an interest in the subject of death and dying, grief and bereavement, loss and emotional recovery, that it is also readily available in a digital book format.- Midwest Book ReviewPraise for Adventure on Joyland Road"Dr. Rosenberg is a gifted writer and storyteller. Adventure on Joyland Road is marvelous-straightforward, funny, and honest-written with great joy and great sadness, but also with so much wisdom. Even as a seasoned mental health professional, I came to understand more fully that grief is a process, not a pathology. The many important lessons in Dr. Rosenberg's work need to be shared, along with the many truths that are rarely put into words. This is truly a beautiful book."-Karen Pierce, M.D.Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
If You Love Me
'You said I was the perfect boyfriend. If you can prove you really love me, perhaps I can be that way again.' This is the chilling true story of a woman trapped in a devastating relationship as she tries to prove her love - over and over again. Within days of spending their first evening together, Alice and Joe were talking about getting married and spending the rest of their lives with each other. Everything about Joe seemed perfect, and Alice was the happiest she'd ever been. Then one day Joe saw a message on her phone from an old love, and that changed everything. He ignored Alice's explanations and desperate pleas. And soon the violence and abuse began. As she attempted to prove to Joe that he really was her world, Alice gave up everything that mattered to her, including her family, her friends and her job. But still it wasn't enough. Then the 'challenges' started, and finally Alice dared to hope that this time, maybe this time, Joe might just believe she loved him ...
Shattered Ties
Family should be a source of love, but sometimes, it's the deepest source of pain. Shattered Ties explores the heartbreak of fractured relationships and the journey to healing. Through raw emotions, personal reflection, and expert insights, this book offers guidance on coping with estrangement, setting boundaries, and finding peace-whether through reconciliation or letting go.For anyone struggling with family conflict, this is a compassionate companion, reminding you that healing is possible, even when the ties that once bound you are broken.
It's Them, Not You
A life-affirming manual on how to confront toxic family dynamics and find emotional freedom from your past. How many times have you heard that family is sacred, even when your reality is different? Resilience and well-being coach Josh Connolly knows statements like "You'll miss them when they're gone" or "Blood is thicker than water" doesn't apply to everyone. With candor and compassion, he tackles the harsh reality of toxic family dynamics and provides the tools you need to deal with emotionally immature parents It's Them, Not You helps you get unstuck and overcome past trauma, with: A deeply validating breakdown of how toxic parents operate and empowering tips to set clear boundaries that stick A step-by-step recovery process that combines breathwork with inner child healing and other therapeutic methodologies. Exercises and journaling prompts that support cognitive and emotional healing with deep reflection and self-compassion. Links to videos for guided conscious breathwork sessions to reconnect the mind and body and release stuck trauma safely. Whether your solution is to go "no contact," place new boundaries, or reconnect with community, this book is the ultimate handbook to reclaim your agency and freedom.
The 5 Love Languages for Men
The love she craves, the confidence you needIn a man's heart is the desire to master what matters. It's nice to get a complement at work or on the court, but nothing beats hearing your spouse say, "You make me feel loved." If you haven't heard that in a while, or you feel like you're not bringing you're A-game relationally, this book is for you.The 5 Love Languages(R) has sold 10 million copies because it is simple, practical, and effective. In this edition, Gary Chapman speaks straight to men about the rewards of learning and speaking their wife's love language. Touched with humor and packed with helpful illustrations and creative pointers, these pages will rouse your inner champion and empower you to master the art of love."When you express your love for your wife using her primary love language, it's like hitting the sweet spot on a baseball bat or golf club. It just feels right--and the results are impressive." --Gary ChapmanIncludes an updated version of The 5 Love Languages(R) personal profile.
Divorce & Beyond
Divorce hurts! You or someone you know is living the pain. Where to go for help? Is the only option to suffer through changes alone? Bill Koontz, Paulette Liburd, and Dan Cox, authors of Divorce and Beyond: Finding hope, healing, and growth, share with you how to deal with the many emotions and decisions involved in divorce and gain a long-lasting, positive effect. "We are three diverse people who, out of the extended pain of our own divorces, experienced a faith-based healing that has transformed our lives from winters of despair into spring times of hope. In this book, we offer that same hope to you." You will learn: Why divorce is so hard.Practical steps to navigate the path of recovery.Facing the unique challenges of loneliness, forgiveness, and rebuilding.A Biblical overview based on the character of God.Endorsement: Divorce and Beyond shares a wealth of insight and knowledge on the devastation of divorce, and provides an understanding of the depth of grief and crisis, creating an introspective look into your former marriage, divorce recovery and reconstruction. Concrete steps and reflection are given to recover and rebuild, while interweaving faith through the teachings of the Bible. For those who are spiritually driven, this book will aid you in healing from your divorce and beyond. -Carrie Conlon, BSW, MEd, LPCC, Divorce & Beyond participant and leaderAbout the Author: Bill Koontz started the Divorce and Beyond ministry in 1990. He has a MEd from Xavier University and a MA in pastoral counseling from Cincinnati Christian Seminary. Bill's personal divorce experience and his Biblical knowledge will guide you in more clearly understanding what you are experiencing, and in practical ways of moving forward. Bill has two adult children from his first marriage and two adult children with his wife Laura.Paulette Liburd joined the Divorce and Beyond ministry in 2007. She has a BS rom Tuskegee University and an MA in business management from Antioch University McGregor. She has facilitated several support groups. Currently, she helps plan and co-facilitates the seminar. She is also a NAMI member (The National Alliance of Mental Illness), where she facilitates the support group LENS (Listening, Education, Network, and Support). She has two adult children.Dan Cox joined the Divorce and Beyond ministry in 1994. He has facilitated several support groups and plans and emcees the seminar. His gift of humor through the songs and stories he has written about his personal divorce experiences brings hope through laughter to an otherwise difficult experience. Remarried, he and his wife Eileen have five grandchildren. Just ask and Dan will show you 5,000 pictures of them any time!
Descent Into Hell
I married Luke on February 29, 2004. It was a third marriage for each of us. I had no reservations. This marriage would not only work, it would be wonderful! Luke was a gentle, soft-spoken giant of a man, and he owned two businesses. I would never suffer financially again.Just a few months into the relationship, however, I could no longer deny that things were going terribly wrong. Luke quit his job almost as soon as he said "I do" and he began to treat me and my kids with utter disdain and derision. He sank me into such debt that I wondered if I could ever get out of it. And his older sister Mary was who he lived for. I was second to Luke. I was crushed with the realization that my third marriage was also crumbling.I had to make a decision: would I ask Luke to leave, or would I try my hardest to make our marriage work? I could not stand the thought of going through another divorce, but neither could I live with a giant louse. What would I do?
Next of Kin
A compassionate guide to navigating the complex, emotional and challenging world of care When someone you love becomes seriously ill, disabled, or starts to decline with age, knowing what to do can feel overwhelming. Next of Kin is a heartfelt and practical guide to navigating the complicated world of care. Written by journalist and health communicator Casey Beros, this book offers clear, empathetic advice for tackling the medical, legal, physical and emotional challenges of caring for someone close to you. When it can be hard to see a clear way forward, Beros delivers what every carer needs: guidance, reassurance, and real-life tools. She shares everything she learned on her journey as her father's carer, as well as insights from other patients and carers she met along the way and learnings from over two decades of interviewing medical professionals. Beros unpacks advice from world-leading experts in care, loss and grief, reflecting on the best way forward in one of the most challenging times any of us will ever face. Next of Kin shines a bright light into a dark experience and gives readers a hand to hold along the way. Inside, you'll find: Tools to navigate the medical system and advocate on behalf of yourself or someone you care for Techniques for talking about uncomfortable topics, like illness, death and loss, with children and adults Advice to navigate loss, grief and the transformation of relationships affected by illness and death Strategies for much-needed self-care when you're devoted to caring for someone else Key legal considerations, including important details about wills, powers of attorney, guardianship and what it means to be the executor of an estate Whether you're currently caring for someone, or you are expecting to in the future, Next of Kin is the practical, compassionate resource you need. This essential guide will show you how to move forward with kindness and strength - for others and yourself - and will inspire you to step up to the plate when someone you love needs you.
Safeguarding Children and Witchcraft Labelling in Social Work (Second Edition, New)
This unique resource is perfect for all professionals who wish to understand witchcraft branding as a contemporary form of child abuse. Witchcraft accusations against children are occurring ever more frequently in the UK yet continue to be underestimated by social workers and other professionals. This book serves as an invaluable resource, detailing the frequent witchcraft accusations and child abuse within minority communities in the UK. This second edition emphasises the persistence of witchcraft labelling and highlights new ways of theorising which have emerged, such as contextual safeguarding. Reflective questions, practice dilemmas and relevant links to contemporary policy are provided throughout the book with commentary and reference to updated legislation and professional standards in social work.Written in an accessible style, it gives a unique and honest insider's perspective of this form of cruelty and abuse suffered by children, with contemporary research and serious case reviews featured in each chapter. New content for this edition includes;Islamic perspectives, culturally sensitive contextual safeguarding, trauma-informed approaches, andBLM/decolonising anti-racist practice. Overall, this is a must-read for social workers and other professionals working with children.
The 5th Sister
In The 5TH Sister: Escaping the Darkness of Domestic Violence readers are taken on an emotional journey through the harrowing realities of an abusive relationship that many may not fully understand. The author recounts her initial infatuation, blinded by love and ignorance, as she dismisses the ominous red flags that foreshadow her deep descent into a world of manipulation and control. With an unsettling honesty, she reveals how trust became her greatest betrayal, leading her down a path where the unthinkable became her new normal.As the weight of her circumstances crushes her spirit, she grapples with the isolation that comes from not knowing where to turn for help. The suffocating grip of abuse warps her perception of reality, dulling her instincts and leaving her feeling powerless. The physical and mental toll of her suffering is palpable, creating a sense of urgency that resonates deeply with anyone who has faced similar trials. Yet, amidst the darkness, a spark of hope begins to flicker.In a transformative moment of realization, she decides she deserves more than the life of oppression that had engulfed her. This pivotal choice invites a profound spiritual awakening, as she discovers the life-changing power of faith. Her journey is not just about survival; it's a testament to resilience and redemption. With the guidance of Jesus Christ, she learns that liberation is possible, and that divine intervention can turn despair into triumph.The 5TH Sister is a gripping narrative that not only sheds light on the complexities of domestic violence but also inspires readers to seek their own liberation. It's a call to action for anyone trapped in darkness, reminding us all that it's never too late to reclaim our lives and shine.
