What We Did to Her Made the Water Rise
Meghann Plunkett's debut chapbook What We Did To Her Made The Water Rise explores the cross section between shoreline and the female form. This collection is set in the decay of the New England gothic aesthetic where the slow disintegration of an ocean-side community illuminates the erosion of women under traditional gender roles. This journey of intergenerational hardship is echoed throughout the stark oceanic imagery as well as the fraught mother and daughter dynamic. Plunkett uses broken structure and sound to blur the line between body and land in order to highlight the similarities of earth erosion and the erosion of the female experience.
It's Complicated
A mosaic of human connections in all their sexy and shameless shades - from breaking up to making out, quiet contentment to agonising loneliness, sexting to ghosting, friendships to 'fuckboys', pregnancy loss to profound fulfilment. '��' - Maya Jama 'Utterly fascinating' - Bernardine Evaristo 'Dolly Alderton for people who don't just do missionary' - Anon 'Obsessed' - Diana Vickers If you've ever checked your ex's social media at 2am - or their new partner's LinkedIn (because it's the only social profile you can access) - or if everyone thinks you're the perfect couple but you've been drifting apart for years - then you've probably felt a smarting of shame. But let me tell you something radical: your darkest secrets, your most repulsively shameful thoughts, feelings, and behaviours: you're not alone. Featuring 250 tantalising, unfiltered anonymous confessions, this book slips beneath the surface of modern relationships to reveal the raw hidden truths behind their most intimate layers. These aren't love stories - they're stories about love.
Single
An empowering, comforting, and honest exploration of single life, in all its facets In her thirties and single, journalist Nicola Slawson was sick of reading narratives about how all single women must be miserable and desperate. She wanted stories that reflected her experience, so she started The Single Supplement, a newsletter for single women that didn't patronize them or assume that their only goal in life was finding a partner. The newsletter immediately took off, gaining thousands of followers and winning awards and features. Now Slawson is ready to cement everything she's learned into a book. Using her personal experiences along with insights gleaned from years of interviews, Slawson offers us an open, witty, and warmhearted exploration of single life, taking an honest look at its challenges but just as keenly celebrating its joys. She writes about feeling left behind and navigating friendships as people get married and have children; managing personal finances, career, ambition, and self-reliance; deciding whether or not to be a single mother; dealing with the shame and stigma of being single; embracing the freedom and happiness that can be found in being single; and so much more. A vibrant life is within reach for all of us, with or without a partner. Whether you are single long term, recently, keen not to be, happy to be, considering becoming, voluntarily, involuntarily, and so on, Single is an optimistic companion, providing comfort, hope, and understanding to anyone who reads it. It is a reminder that you are not alone, you have what it takes to handle life's challenges, and you deserve to squeeze as much joy as you can out of your life right now, instead of feeling like you're waiting for it to start.
What Happened to My Sex Life?
When your interest in sex takes a dive, it can be frustrating, isolating, and scary. You might feel pressured by a partner to "get back to normal," or worry that you're broken, no longer able to connect authentically to your sexuality.You're not broken, and you will feel desire again.In What Happened to My Sex Life?, Dr. Kate Balestrieri--licensed sex therapist, founder of Modern Intimacy, and host of the podcast Get Naked with Dr. Kate--uncovers the twelve most common causes of a loss of libido. Then she shares what you can do to overcome them and reignite your passion.Sometimes the cause of a dip in desire is obvious: stress at work, a fight with your partner. But often, it's not so clear. Maybe you're struggling with shame, burnout, or feeling disconnected from your body. Or maybe you're dealing with libido-killers like a partner's entitlement, a stagnating long-term relationship, or feelings of objectification.Whatever the cause, once you know what's behind your lack of interest, you can address it. With Dr. Kate's compassionate guidance, you'll be empowered to begin asking yourself what you really want from sex, befriending your body, confronting your mental blocks, discovering and sharing your turn-ons, and renegotiating your relationships.Full of insightful analysis and practical advice, What Happened to My Sex Life? is your road map back to yourself, your sexuality, and your pleasure.
Saints Codependent
Saints Codependent is the first in a trilogy. Pure fiction, yet influenced by real life stories, it offers fast-paced action and suspense. Follow the journey of three women, struggling to find their own identities. Wanting to "do the Christian thing" yet habitually leaving themselves out of their circle of care.Constance fails to see how her intense community and social needs have blinded her to Norma's needs. Norma and Libby's choice to be loyal to their abusive husbands becomes harmful to everyone.The evils these women have suffered are many. Domestic violence, sexual abuse, murder, kidnapping is just a glimpse of the skeletons in their closets, the "blemishes" upon their seemingly quiet, undisturbed towns.This book gives insights to become more aware of the commonality of evil in all families, regardless of income, gender, sexual orientation, or race. It will challenge readers to learn, understand, and grow so that they might know themselves.From beginning to end these characters will capture your heart and touch the deepest and most painful parts of who we can be when needs go unfulfilled. Their stories are gut-wrenching yet healing, reminding all of us that trusting God's love will not fail, even in unfathomable pain.As you become privy to this family's darkest secrets, sit in on psychotherapy sessions, vicariously learning as they learn. If desired, at the end, answer some gentle yet probing questions for the individual reader or to be used in a group format.
How to Coparent with Someone You Hate
Co-parenting with someone you have strong negative feelings toward can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Whether it's due to a difficult breakup, personal conflicts, or lingering resentment, navigating parenting with someone you truly dislike can stir up intense emotions. Yet, despite the emotional obstacles, it's essential to remember that your child's well-being comes first.The reality is, your relationship with your co-parent doesn't have to be perfect, but your ability to work together for your child's benefit does. Co-parenting with someone you hate requires a shift in mindset - one that prioritizes the child's needs over past grievances. In this guide, we will explore practical strategies for managing communication, setting boundaries, and minimizing conflict, all while maintaining the peace for your child's sake.Through patience, focus, and a commitment to putting your child's future first, you can find a way to co-parent effectively, even when emotions run high. Let's dive into how to navigate this complex, yet necessary, responsibility.Today's families navigate complex landscapes - from relationship parenting in intact families to co-parenting successfully after separation. Those experiencing parenting divorce or helping children through separation for kids face unique challenges. Mastering how to coparent effectively can turn potential conflict into productive collaboration, ensuring children's wellbeing remains the priority. Good co-parent partnerships thrive when using co-parenting strategies, whether through formal co-parenting curriculum approaches, supportive co-parenting therapy, or practical tools like the foster parenting handbook.The parenting journey evolves dramatically - from raising young kids with their constant needs to raising young adults preparing for independence. Along the way, parents must adapt their approach, whether learning how to be a good step parent in blended families, implementing effective co-parenting techniques, or navigating parent separation kids situations with sensitivity.For those facing particularly challenging circumstances like co-parenting with a high conflict parent, or working through co-parenting through separation and divorce, specialized resources and approaches can make all the difference. Even in parenting and relationships strained by circumstance, the loving parent handbook approach reminds us that consistency and emotional availability matter most.From childrens co-parenting arrangements to co parenting for kids adjusting to new family structures, and from parent separation for kids protocols to co-parenting divorce transitions, modern parenting requires both heart and strategy. The co-parenting works philosophy proves that when parents commit to putting children first - whether through co-parenting after divorce or co-parenting sons through adolescence - families can not only survive but thrive.At its core, all parenting and relationship success comes down to this: creating environments where children feel secure, valued, and free to grow. Whether you're consulting the artistic pruning techniques handbook for metaphorical parenting wisdom or implementing practical co-parenting strategies, remember that the strongest family bonds are those nurtured with intention, patience and unconditional support.Are you ready to transform your parenting approach and build relationships that withstand life's challenges? The journey begins with a single step toward understanding, cooperation and consistent love.
How to Coparent with a Toxic Ex
Breakups and divorces are among the most difficult experiences a person can go through. They turn your life upside down, force you to redefine your relationships, and require you to navigate emotional terrain you never expected. When children are involved, these challenges are magnified. Suddenly, it's no longer just about you and your ex-partner-it's about protecting your child's happiness, emotional health, and future.The co-parenting journey is not always easy. For many, it's filled with questions like: "How do I put my child's needs first when I'm still healing from the breakup?""What do I do if my co-parent and I can't agree on anything?""How do I help my child thrive in two homes?""What happens when emotions run high, and communication breaks down?"If you've ever asked yourself these questions, you're not alone. Co-parenting after a breakup is one of the hardest responsibilities you'll face as a parent. But it's also one of the most important-and the good news is that it's absolutely possible to navigate this journey successfully.Co-parenting after a separation or divorce is never easy-especially when you're dealing with toxic feelings, a high-conflict ex, or even narcissistic co-parenting. Whether you're struggling with a toxic girlfriend (or boyfriend), navigating narcissistic parenting behaviors, or trying to protect your child from the fallout of a difficult split, finding the right strategies is essential.This guide offers practical advice on co-parenting, even in the toughest situations. Learn how to handle coparenting with a narcissist, set boundaries in high-conflict coparenting, and repair a toxic relationship with your child. Discover valuable co-parenting tools, co-parenting resources, and even thoughtful co-parenting gifts to ease tensions.For parents seeking ways to support their kids, we cover topics like co-parenting for kids, helping children understand divorce through a parents split kids book, and addressing difficult emotions with a toxic kids book. If you're wondering how to divorce a borderline personality partner or break free from toxic parents toxic children cycles, this resource provides actionable steps.From things to do with spouse (or ex-spouse) to improve communication to expert-backed advice on co-parenting kids, this guide helps you create a healthier environment-for both you and your children. Because even in the midst of conflict, stability and peace are possible.
Life and Death
Life and Death considers ageing and mortality from a psychoanalytic perspective and from the point of view of the individual, the couple, and the family. The book grounds a psychoanalytic approach to understanding later life as a key point of developmental challenge for us all.
Love by Design
Redefine romance and build loving connections you yearn for with the help of this guide for couples--perfect for readers of 8 Rules of Love and the Love Prescription. Grounded in two decades of original research and work with couples from around the world, Love by Design introduces a groundbreaking new foundation for love: The Emergent Love Model. As Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh knows, successful partnerships do not thrive on love, at least as we know it. Instead of chasing our butterflies, we need to cultivate six core relational ingredients that make it possible for love to emerge: -Attraction: What do you like and value about each other? -Respect: How do you keep each other's needs and priorities in mind? -Trust: Do you know that you will show up for each other consistently? -Compassion: Can you honor the other's emotional experience without making it about you? -Shared vision: Where are you committed to going together? -Loving behaviors: How do you show your partner they're special to you? Offering dozens of exercises and reflection prompts, this groundbreaking book gives readers a new foundation for a thriving, lasting coupledom.
Crushmore
NATIONAL BESTSELLER In the debut essay collection from the hosts of the hit podcast Podcrushed, Penn Badgley, Sophie Ansari, and Nava Kavelin explore what it means to come of age at every stage of our lives. Known for spotlighting your favorite artists' tween stories of self-discovery on their podcast, Penn, Sophie, and Nava turn inward to share their own experiences for the first time. Penn, a twelve-year-old, Discman-toting introvert, starts in the solitude of his only-child household where he danced like no one was watching (because no one was watching) before embarking on a neon-lit journey to Hollywood. Sophie takes us to her middle school in Beijing where she had to ward off rumors of a boob job, and to the moment loosening her chokehold on love brought her husband straight into her living room. Nava traces the emotional aftershocks of losing her mother and guides us through the whimsical world of an imaginationship, where nothing is ever as it seems. With compassion, humor, and insight, Crushmore charts the often cringey, sometimes luminous path from adolescence to adulthood. Together, these essays remind us that we can find healing--and even inspiration--from our awkward adolescent selves long after we thought we left them behind.
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Secrets to Surviving Infidelity
Now completely updated! A compassionate guide to help couples survive infidelity and improve their relationship.When a couple's trust is shattered by infidelity, healing may seem beyond reach--but it doesn't have to be. This second edition of Secrets to Surviving Infidelity offers a compassionate and practical roadmap toward recovery and reconnection. Through humane insights and step-by-step strategies, Dr. Scott Haltzman, a psychiatrist and marriage educator, shares how to overcome the pain of betrayal and strengthen relationships in its wake. Whether you are the wronged partner, the one who strayed, or a therapist navigating your clients' infidelity, this book serves as an essential guide to the intricacies of infidelity--from the initial shock and heartache to the complex process of rebuilding trust. This second edition includes new information on: - The evolving definitions of marriage and commitment, with updated language to include those who are in unmarried, committed relationships.- Relationship challenges unique to the LGBTQ+ community - Gender and sex issues - The neuroscience of infidelity and "flame addiction" - Strategies for conflict managementDr. Haltzman combines real-life stories with robust research to illuminate the types of infidelity, the varied motivations behind affairs, and their impacts on relationships. He provides clear guidance on how to end an affair, how to cope with feelings of anger and grief, and how to foster forgiveness and healing. This book can also serve as a preventive tool to explore and strengthen bonds to make relationships affair-resistant. Secrets to Surviving Infidelity is a lifeline for those desperate to recover and safeguard their relationships.
The Seventh Magpie - A true story of revelation, healing and justice
No Fault
A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2025: Vogue, Vulture, Bustle, Lit Hub "Enigmatic, opalescent, so precise." --Jia Tolentino An intimate and candid account of one of the most romantic and revolutionary of relationships: divorce Divorce was everything for Haley Mlotek. As a child, she listened to her twice-divorced grandmother tell stories about her "husbands." As a pre-teen, she answered the phones for her mother's mediation and marriage counseling practice and typed out the paperwork for couples in the process of leaving each other. She grew up with the sense that divorce was an outcome to both resist and desire, an ordeal that promised something better on the other side of something bad. But when she herself went on to marry--and then divorce--the man she had been with for twelve years, suddenly, she had to reconsider her generation's inherited understanding of the institution. Deftly combining her personal story with wry, searching social and literary exploration, No Fault is a deeply felt and radiant account of 21st century divorce--the remarkably common and seemingly singular experience, and what it reveals about our society and our desires for family, love, and friendship. Mlotek asks profound questions about what divorce should be, who it is for, and why the institution of marriage maintains its power, all while charting a poignant and cathartic journey away from her own marriage towards an unknown future. Brilliant, funny, and unflinchingly honest, No Fault is a kaleidoscopic look at marriage, secrets, ambitions, and what it means to love and live with uncertainty, betrayal, and hope.
Marriage after Retirement
"Marriage After Retirement: 25 Questions to Ask and Answer Before You Marry" isn't just a book-it's your indispensable companion as you embark on the journey of marriage in your golden years. Authored by Amy Rose Herrick, ChFC, this insightful guide is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of marriage after retirement, ensuring a foundation that's as solid as it is fulfilling.Thoughtfully organized into nine chapters, each one carefully crafted to address crucial aspects of marital life, this book empowers you and your partner to delve deeper, discuss openly, and understand each other on a profound level to support you in your desire for a fulfilling, life long, successful marriage.Organized into nine thoughtfully curated chapters, each addressing crucial aspects of marital life, this book empowers couples to explore, discuss, and understand each other on a deeper level."Marriage After Retirement" is not just a book; it's a roadmap for building a strong and enduring partnership in your senior years. Whether you're considering a first marriage, remarriage or have already made the commitment, this book equips you with the tools and insights to navigate the joys and challenges of married life after retirement with confidence and clarity.Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your life! Secure your copy now and gain access to the free audio version using the link provided within. Start your journey towards positive change today!
Knowing Your Lesbian Life Partner
"Knowing Your Lesbian Life Partner: 25 Questions to Ask and Answer for Lesbian Couples in Their First Long-Term Relationship" is not just another book-it is your indispensable guide to laying the foundation for a love that lasts.This insightful masterpiece provides more than just advice; it is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of your first long-term relationship with grace and understanding.Structured into nine enlightening chapters, each one meticulously crafted to address essential aspects of lesbian relationships, this book is your key to unlocking deeper connections and fostering enduring intimacy for a successful, supportive, and enduring marriage."Knowing Your Lesbian Life Partner" is not just a book; it is a tool for building a strong and enduring partnership.Whether you are embarking on your first long-term relationship or seeking to deepen an existing one, this book empowers you to ask the right questions and embark on a journey of love, growth, and mutual understanding together.Do not miss this opportunity to transform your life!Secure your copy now and gain access to the free audio version using the link provided within.
How to Be Dateable
Does dating feel like an endless maze with no way out? Break free from the traps of modern dating and learn how to take control of your love life in this actionable, compassionate guide that will help you find your person and become your most dateable self. As creators and hosts of the hit dating podcast Dateable, Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu have made breaking down the nuances of the ever-evolving dating world, and empowering the people within it, their purpose and passion. Drawing on a decade's worth of research from speaking to thousands of daters and world-renowned experts, Julie and Yue have come to realize that everyone is dateable--it's just the modern dating norms that keep us from falling in love. Contrary to other dating books, How to Be Dateable isn't a playbook of rules to follow or methods to hack your love life. But it will help you identify your dating strong suits and what's getting in your way. To personalize your reading experience, start off with a quiz that reveals your dating archetype (are you an Achiever, Dreamer, Energizer, Maverick, or Thinker?). Then, you'll learn how to break free from the traps that continue to get in your way (The Expectation of Love on Demand, Settling Paradox, Validation Trap, and Relationship Chicken) and how to clear your path to love. Within the book, there are case studies, personal anecdotes, exercises, and self-assuring mantras designed to help you understand your core strengths, date on your terms, and find the relationship that's right for you. Written with the knowledge of experts and the warmth of a wise best friend, How to Be Dateable will help you create a dating life filled with joy, fulfillment, extraordinary connections, and love.
