The Gift of Hope
Graduating college soon, Joe Matthan can't wait to spend the rest of his life with Elaine Johnson. After all, according to a few strange dreams he's been having, they are long lost loves, separated by his death in World War II. Joe wants to share his theory with Elaine-but not until he confirms it. The problem is, he doesn't know how to confirm it, and if he tells her without proof, she may think he's lost his mind. When fate steps in with a possible solution, it puts their relationship at risk. Now he must decide if he should discover his past or if he should ignore it, which may still threaten their future together. The Gift of Hope, the final book in the Hope Series, illuminates how love never abandons the human heart, as long as we believe in hope.
The Fear to Persevere
This book goes beyond Albert's journey through adverse childhood experiences and explores a firsthand account using records obtained from social services and knowledge gained working in this field. As a Guardian ad Litem and former social services attorney, he demonstrates that there is much more to be done. Sadly, his story is not unique, but it is preventable. This book will aid practitioners and clinicians in becoming more effective, show survivors there is hope, and empower society to become more engaged.
Dumbass Dating
Have you ever wanted to pick up a hot stranger at a club for a one-night stand or visit a peep show with a lover? Have you dealt with suspicious tan lines or double lives? Do you know how to create an enticing online profile on Tinder or know what "WAP" is? Dumbass Dating will take you on a wild ride through today's dating scene from the perspective of a so-called mature woman and her girlfriends.Both self-help guide and fun romp into erotic escapades, this is an essential road map that navigates twists and turns in the search for love-from understanding lingo like "cookie jarring" and "ghosting" to online sites that match potential mates. But Dumbass Dating also goes deeper with motivational advice, sex positivity, and self-care insights that will benefit anyone, whether single or not. Provocative stories show how good sex can be while also sharing the ups and downs of dating, whether older women rediscovering their seductive power with younger men or self-proclaimed princes who turn out to be toads. Sex tips and other savvy words of wisdom bring practical pointers into the mix-all based on the collective wisdom of women who've already been on this rollercoaster ride. If you're ready to get back into the dating world, Dumbass Dating will show the way-whether you're twenty-five or sixty-five. Educational and entertaining, this tell-all book ushers women-and anyone looking for love-back into the labyrinth (and sometimes minefield) of dating, spicing up sex lives along the way.
The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful
Obstacles and challenges are a normal part of married life. Here's how you get through them.This book will lead you to understand what happens when two people tie the proverbial knot. The trials and obstacles that inevitably follow are nothing unusual--how they are handled is what helps distinguish a successful marriage from an unsuccessful one.Specific advice about handling finances, keeping house, sexual relations, bringing up children, and other very important matters will not be found here. Instead, The Good, The Bad, and The Beautiful focuses on the relationship between husband and wife, for from this flows the motivation, energy, and wisdom to deal with the problems and challenges facing married couples. Unless you make this relationship your main concern, all your efforts in other areas of married life will be out of balance and ultimately unsuccessful.If you are seeking a successful and fulfilling marriage, or the restoration of a failing one, you will find meaning and hope in the joys of learning and practicing God's blessed plan for husband and wife.
Narcissism
Collectively, we explore the ramifications of narcissism across several aspects of life, encompassing professional settings, familial interactions, the consequences on children, and the detrimental impacts on mental well-being. By providing in-depth knowledge and expert advice, you will acquire the comprehension and abilities required to overcome the adverse effects of narcissism and adopt a life characterized by genuineness, happiness, and meaningful relationships.If you responded affirmatively to any of these inquiries, this is the most exceptional manual about narcissism that you could peruse. This book contains insightful knowledge about the narcissist's psyche and their intricate strategies of deception and manipulation, designed to trap and torment you. It provides comprehensive guidance to liberate yourself from their control and the psychological manipulation known as gaslighting.This book provides a clear path to self-awareness, healing, and personal development by helping readers identify narcissistic characteristics and comprehend their significant influence on children. Explore efficient coping strategies, beneficial parenting abilities, and the intricacies of co-parenting with a narcissistic former spouse. Acquire how to assist your child, restore the bond between parent and child, and establish a favourable model for their emotional growth.Given the increasing prevalence of "mental illness" and the increased awareness surrounding it, the media actively promotes unreserved acceptance. However, it is essential to consider whether this aligns with biblical principles. At what point do we establish a clear boundary between acceptance and enabling, mainly when supporting our fellow believers facing difficulties? Have you encountered the concept of narcissism, or is it merely an expression of excessive self-esteem and lack of wisdom? A significant portion of the literature now accessible regarding mental illness tends to rationalise wrongdoing and assert that there are no viable solutions.
Healing Seven Generations
The impetus for my multigenerational healing journey began when I slid into a deep depression in 1971 at the age of 32. The inspiration for this book came to me in July 2017 as I was standing with my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Schwabisch-Hall, Germany, at the address where my paternal great-grandparents had lived, and where my paternal grandfather was born and raised. My story is about family roots of my depression and family resources for healing. I unearthed burdens and blessings passed generation to generation in my father's and mother's lineages that were consequential in my life and the lives of my siblings and offspring. I set about revitalizing and reconciling relationships by honoring and activating blessings passed forward, giving voice to those formerly silent, searching the vulnerabilities behind hurtful actions and deprivations, and forgiving, freeing creative love, now, for those who have been, are and will be. Douglas W. Schoeninger, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, licensed in Pennsylvania, and practicing in Coatesville, PA, USA. He integrates spirituality, attunement to the Holy Spirit, and prayer as healing resources within a Contextual Therapy perspective. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a PhD in clinical psychology in 1965. He trained in Client Centered Therapy with Carl Rogers, and Contextual Therapy with Ivan Boszormenyi-Nagy and Barbara Krasner. He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA) and the Association of Christian Therapists (now called ACTheals). He is the father of two, grandfather of four and great-grandfather of two.
Confusion, Compassion, Confession
Inspired by actual situations, this realistic fiction follows the dilemma of Adriana, a married woman. Adriana has been married almost seventeen years to Gavin, the perfect man for her. He loved her beyond the pain of her childhood and past relationships; he had given her all she dreamed of in a marriage. Cilicia, Adriana's best friend, enters Adriana's sanctuary and disturbs her peace when she reveals her suspicions of their husbands' infidelity, including the possibility of sex with each other. Cilicia's allegations cause Adriana to question her husband and their marriage. Adriana's experience in her marriage, including her sex life, does not match what Cilicia's accusations. Adriana begins to revisit her past to help her understand how Cilicia's allegations could be true. That past includes domestic violence when she witnessed mistakenly witness Jamie, her ex-boyfriend, having sex with a man. The violence from that encounter influences how she approaches her dilemma with Gavin. Cilicia's bombardment of Adriana's life with her allegations threatens their friendship and Adriana's friendship with other people. Cilicia draws Sheraton, the wife of her husband's business partner, into the drama. Meanwhile, Cilicia had been struggling in her own marriage for years. Justus's substance abuse, domestic violence, attraction to men, and refusal to have sex with Cilicia have been issues in their marriage for years. However, Cilicia's Christian upbringing does not allow her to give up on something so sacred; therefore, she begins to fight for her marriage. Her fight leads her down a dark path and at the brink of death. Adriana fears Cilicia will become a "Lady Lazarus" like her favorite poet. Cilicia struggles when she learns that people inside her friend circle do not live in traditional marriages. She reflects on her own childhood as memories of her parents' marriage begin to resurface. Does she want to make the same choices as her mother? How would making those choices impact her daughter's life? Adriana reconnects with Athra, a friend from her past who has entered the ministry. Athra helps Adriana and Cilicia work through their martial dilemma and save their friendship. She opens their eyes to another interpretation of verses in the Holy Bible that deal with human sexuality and marriage. Adriana learns about the Kinsey Scale and begins to question her own sexuality. Athra's 85-15 Support Group introduces Adriana and Cilicia to a network of women who have encountered similar dilemmas. These women meet to help encourage each other to work through issues in their marriage that the church does not traditionally address, sex. They have come to understand that they have options within their marriages and that the rainbow is enough, even when they have considered suicide. But what exactly does the rainbow represent, and how can it be enough when it seems like there is nothing to hold on to?
Confusion, Compassion, Confession
Inspired by actual events, this realistic fiction follows the dilemma of Adriana, a married woman. Adriana has been married almost seventeen years to Gavin, the perfect man for her. He loved her beyond the pain of her childhood and past relationships and has given her all she dreamed of in a marriage. Cilicia, Adriana's best friend, enters Adriana's sanctuary and disturbs her peace when she reveals her suspicions of their husbands' infidelity, including sex with each other. Cilicia's allegations cause Adriana to question her husband and their marriage. Adriana's experience in her marriage, including her sex life, does not match what Cilicia is saying. Adriana begins to revisit her past to help her understand how Cilicia's allegations could be true. That past includes domestic violence when she witnessed mistakenly witness Jamie, her ex-boyfriend, having sex with a man. The violence from that encounter influences how she approaches her dilemma with Gavin. Cilicia's bombardment of Adriana's life with her allegations threatens their friendship and Adriana's friendship with other people. Cilicia draws Sheraton, the wife of her husband's business partner, into the drama. Meanwhile, Cilicia has been struggling in her own marriage for years. Justus's substance abuse, domestic violence, attraction to men, and refusal to have sex with Cilicia have been issues in their marriage for years. However, Cilicia's Christian upbringing does not allow her to give up on something so sacred; therefore, she begins to fight for her marriage. Her fight leads her down a dark path and at the brink of death. Adriana fears Cilicia will become a "Lady Lazarus" like her favorite poet. Cilicia struggles when she learns that people inside her friend circle do not live in traditional marriage. She reflects on her own childhood as memories of her parents' marriage begin to resurface. Does she want to make the same choices as her mother? How would making those choices impact her daughter's life? Adriana reconnects with Athra, a friend from her past who has entered the ministry. Athra helps Adriana and Cilicia work through their martial dilemma and save their friendship. She opens their eyes to another interpretation of verses in the Holy Bible that deal with human sexuality and marriage. Adriana learns about the Kinsey Scale and begins to question her own sexuality. Athra's 85-15 Support Group introduces Adriana and Cilicia to a group of women who have encountered similar dilemmas. These women meet to help encourage each other to work through issues in their marriage that the church does not traditionally address, sex. They have come to understand that they have options within their marriages and that the rainbow is enough, even when they have considered suicide. But what exactly does the rainbow represent, and how can it be enough when it seems like there is nothing to hold on to?
Raise Your Love Signal
Why do I keep attracting the wrong men? Am I ever going to find the love of my life? And, if I did, could I sustain the relationship?Have you ever asked yourself these questions?Travel on a genuine, relatable journey through love and relationships in Raise Your Love Signal, a guide for the woman seeking more from her romantic relationship and wanting to cultivate deeper connections, a profound sense of self and lasting happiness.Drawing from twenty years of personal growth and her own sometimes heart-wrenching pursuit of the 'perfect relationship', certified love and relationship coach Chantal Landreville shares the simple yet powerful principles that can help you nurture love, even before you officially become a couple. From start to finish, this book lays out the essentials of love success, helping you find the right relationship and keep it going strong, including: Knowing your worth and developing self-confidenceBeing the true You and not compromising your authentic selfGetting clear about the kind of relationship you truly wantIdentifying your boundaries and learning how to stick to themDating the right way and attracting the right partner for youPutting the fundamentals in place before going into your new relationshipAnd so much moreWhether you're searching for that special someone or looking to strengthen the bond with your current partner, this guide covers it all.After her own journey to love, Chantal realized that the world needed a new perspective on love and relationships, which prompted her to write this transformative book. She recognized a void in our education system and how we fail to teach young people about healthy, balanced relationships. She aims to fill that gap. Raise Your Love Signal is a guide for anyone seeking genuine love and for couples striving to maintain healthy, loving relationships.
Partnership Promotion
Looking for a way to put it on the market for more and pay less? Need to create a listing and expand your client base? Want to gain reputation and increase client satisfaction? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, the joint task advertising and marketing is for you. Joint task advertising and marketing is an excellent way to increase awareness, grow your business, and maximise your earning potential by collaborating with other businesses. You can save money and time by pooling resources, purchasing and selling services, and sharing your lists.
"Inspiring Black Girls to Shine" Coloring Book
"Inspiring Black Girls to Shine"Coloring is an uplifting coloring book designed to empower young black girls by celebrating the beauty and strength of their melanin-rich skin. Through its captivating illustrations and empowering messages, this book encourages young artists to embrace their unique identities, fostering self-confidence and a sense of pride while inspiring them to dream big and achieve greatness.A Glossy 71-Page 8.5x11 Coloring Book"Dive into a world of creativity and imagination with our captivating coloring book. This oversized,71-page coloring extravaganza, designed at a generous 8.5x11 inch size, offers an abundance of artistic possibilities for both children and adults alike.Quality and Creativity: We take pride in the quality of our coloring book. The pages are printed on thick, high-quality paper to prevent bleed-through, allowing you to use a wide range of coloring materials, from colored pencils and markers to watercolors. The oversized 8.5x11 inch pages provide ample space for intricate detailing or broad strokes of creativity.Fun for All Ages: Families can gather around the book to create shared memories, while individuals can find relaxation and inspiration within its pages. Kids can let their imaginations run wild, and adults can rediscover the joy of coloring.A Perfect Gift: Looking for a unique and thoughtful gift? Makes an ideal present for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion. Its versatility and broad appeal ensure that it will be treasured by recipients of all ages.Unleash Your Inner Artist: Whether you're seeking relaxation, inspiration, or a creative outlet. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity, and let your inner artist shine.Order Your Copy Today: " Order your 71-page 8.5x11 coloring book now and embark on a colorful journey of self-expression, relaxation, and exploration.
We Are Too Many
"I loved this book, which I read in two breathless sittings. An intimate, bold, exquisite exploration of marriage, friendship, rivalry, betrayal." --Megan Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of The Turnout and Beware the Woman We Are Too Many is an unexpectedly funny, unflinchingly honest, and genre-bending memoir about a marriage-ending affair between award-winning author Hannah Pittard's husband and her captivating best friend. In this wryly humorous and innovative look at a marriage gone wrong, Hannah Pittard recalls a decade's worth of unforgettable conversations, beginning with the one in which she discovers her husband has been having sex with her charismatic best friend, Trish. These time-jumping exchanges are fast-paced, intimate, and often jaw-dropping in their willingness to reveal the vulnerabilities inherent in any friendship or marriage. Blending fact and fiction, sometimes re-creating exchanges with extreme accuracy and sometimes diving headlong into pure speculation, Pittard takes stock not only of her own past and future but also of the larger, more universal experiences they connect with--from the depths of female rage to the heartbreaking ways we inevitably outgrow certain people. Clever and bold and radically honest to an unthinkable degree, Hannah Pittard's We Are Too Many examines the ugly, unfiltered parts of the female experience, as well as the many (happier) possibilities in starting any life over after a major personal catastrophe.
Narcissism
If you have ever experienced the harmful actions of a narcissist, endured the torment of self-questioning and psychological mistreatment, and even believed that their conduct could lead to your demise. You are well aware of the peril they pose. Although it may have appeared inescapable, there are productive strategies to handle such individuals.In these chapters, we explore the roots and expressions of narcissism, providing insight into the warning signs that indicate narcissistic behavior. Equipped with this recently acquired consciousness, you will have the ability to identify deceitful strategies and safeguard yourself against the harmful consequences of narcissistic relationships.The book titled "The Narcissistic Abuse and Codependency" is designed straightforwardly to provide comprehensive answers to all your inquiries and effectively terminate this harmful pattern, regardless of the duration of your entanglement with it. With the aid of this current manual, you will come to accept your current circumstances and recognize the areas inside yourself that want modification. Consequently, you will effectively oversee your relationship or extricate yourself from the detrimental relationship you are currently involved in.
Take My Hand
Take My Hand is a welcome, practical guide for the emotional journey of caregiving.The caregiver's journey is often bittersweet, combining feelings of exhaustion, reflection, love, frustration, delight, shock, connection, and loneliness. Many caregivers understandably feel overwhelmed and find themselves wishing for someone to take their hand and guide them on their twisting and emotional journey. Take My Hand is that guide.Written by Tia Amdurer, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a professional background in hospice, bereavement, and loss, Take My Hand is divided into chapters that serve as a practical resource while you navigate different aspects of caring for a loved one in their final years.Interspersed with the educational chapters are insightful, witty, and heartfelt commentaries from a caregiver's perspective. Pages for note taking and journaling are formatted to encourage self-reflection along the way.
Breaking the Mold
Transform your silent struggle into a story of triumph with "Breaking the Mold: Finding Healing After Sexual Abuse." Author Rosalee Kidd-Mighty bravely unveils her personal story, offering hope and a roadmap for women who have experienced sexual abuse. No one should experience the devastating effects of sexual abuse: the pain, the feeling of shame and disappointment of why God allowed it to happen. Your pain is real but your story isn't finished yet... In this book, she shares: - The strength is found in your vulnerability: Embrace your true self as a key step in healing. - How to turn your turmoil into triumph: Learn to find profound lessons in life's challenges. - The power of how your pain can turn into purpose: Use your experiences to fulfill your true destiny. After reading this book, you will be inspired to know that if God could heal her, she confidently believes He can and will do the same for and through you. The journey of faith and healing may not be easy, but your purposeful life of metamorphosis from caterpillar to your flight as a beautiful butterfly awaits!
Before you divorce
Marriage is a high-risk life investment. It involves making a critical decision that impacts your life and that of your children up to the fourth generation. Yet this decision is made without consideration beyond the affairs of the heart and lust. In one moment, you decide who will wake up next to you every day. You sack your parents as guardians and adopt an alien. You recruit a security guard to watch over you day and night. You take out a life insurance for your emotions. You recruit a home-school teacher for your children. You choose a home affairs correspondent, moral compass guide and spiritual leader. A financial and asset manager, and career adviser for you and your children. Your doctor, psychologist and a lifetime chef and much more. And we simply call it falling in love. It is what it says on the tin. You can understand why divorce is never easy. By divorcing that person, you lose more than one support worker. Try making love to them through these pages.
Supporting Grieving Children
Navigating grief is a complex journey, especially for children. In "Supporting Children in Grief," parents and caregivers will find a compassionate and insightful guide to help them become pillars of strength for the young hearts in their care. Receive support from a Licensed Therapist with both personal experiences in childhood grief and extensive professional training. This unique combination equips the author to guide parents, caregivers, and children through the complexities of grief. Gain Empathetic Insights: Develop a profound understanding of how children, from infancy to adolescence, navigate the grieving process. This knowledge empowers you to approach conversations with the utmost sensitivity and warmth. Acquire Practical Tools: Uncover a range of proven techniques designed to help children not only cope with loss but also express their emotions and build resilience. Enhance Communication Skills: Learn to create a secure and open environment where children feel comfortable sharing their feelings, memories, and fears. Engage in Creative Activities: Participate in healing exercises and expressive endeavors that promote self-discovery and introspection, providing a therapeutic outlet for the grieving process. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, guardian, or caregiver, this book is a source of comfort and empowerment. Together, we can help children find strength, healing, and hope in the midst of grief.
Raising Badass Kids
Do you love your kids and loathe bad people who want to harm them? If you've ever lost sleep worrying about your kid's safety, you're not alone. You may want to wrap your tween/teen in a protective bubble and defend them from every harm but doing so could emotionally cripple them and make them more, not less, vulnerable to bullies and other predators.In Raising Badass Kids, danger expert CJ Scarlet teaches you how to empower your kid from 10 to 18 to avoid predators and handle themselves in scary situations ranging from bullying/cyberbullying and online dangers to sexual abuse and sex trafficking. Here's some of what the book covers: Who the predators are and the sneaky but effective lures they use to groom kids.How you can teach your kid to spot and avoid predators so he doesn't become their next victim.Easy and effective ways to "bully-proof" your child.The types of dangers your kid might encounter online and how to flag and block inappropriate activity that could endanger her.Sexual molestation and assault-signs, symptoms, and what to do if your kid is a victim.How to empower kids with disabilities to keep them safe. (An entire chapter!)Why You Need to Read This Book NOWThis super informative, unputdownable book (with TONS of downloadable bonus content!) is the new bible for parents looking to raise safe, savvy, confident kids.Not teaching your child how to protect themselves makes them less safe and puts them at risk! You (and your kid) have more power to protect them than you think. Raising Badass Kids is a genuine lifesaver, so read it now and be the parent your child deserves!
Surviving Abuse... a Woman's Journey to Freedom
Maggie dreamt of the day she would leave her abusive husband. She was always afraid of what he might do if he caught her trying to get away with their children. Where would she go? How would she survive? Staying seemed to be her only option for years until one day she'd had enough. Cheryl Lockett Alexander, Author of several MY HERO IS A DUKE...OF HAZZARD Editions turns the table toward becoming an advocate against domestic abuse. "It's time for the violence to stop. You don't have to take it anymore!" Introducing: Co Author: K.R.
PRISON Please Prepare Me
This book is to empower, enlighten and encourage the people. You don't know what you don't know!
Dating Advice
The booklet "Dating Advice For Men" aims to enhance men's social skills and overall presence. It helps to learn what women honestly expect from men and how to date effectively to keep the flame going. Ultimately, it enhances comprehension of the intricacies of a harmonious partnership through understanding the principles of attraction and the art of effortless seduction.Are you frustrated by not being able to secure a date with someone you are interested in? Feeling exasperated due to a lack of knowledge on what to express? Do you need clarification about the mistakes you may be making with your online profile? Do your messages appear to be consistently ignored or answered? Do you desire the ability to determine the words to elicit a significant emotional response accurately? Once they respond to your message, can you easily arrange a date?Initiating a conversation with an unfamiliar lady can pose considerable challenges, as you possess limited knowledge about her other than your desire to learn more about her. What information can you provide? Initiating contact with women can be anxiety-inducing, particularly for individuals lacking prior experience and enough preparation. You can interact with women in numerous diverse situations, and it is crucial to be ready for each of them.By downloading Dating: Law of Attraction- The Secret to Finding Love and Relationships, you enhance your comprehension of how to draw in a suitable individual, bringing it to the forefront of your awareness and enabling the law of attraction to operate. You will learn about the fundamental factors that generally and particularly captivate others, particularly in dating.
Slow Down When Someone Dies
Do the lights go out when someone dies? Are you in the dark about what to do when a person takes their last breath? This life-affirming guide encourages and enables you to explore the options for everyone involved. Once you learn of the mind- and heart-opening possibilities available, you will no longer think of 'getting through it' as quickly as you can. Instead, you will be thinking of slowing down to create meaningful experiences and nourishing memories, which can be of help to you in the longer term. Even for the first day, tending to someone at home, which is usually possible and was the norm until recently, can allow your senses to help you take in what has happened. By taking time, and perhaps courage, to be close to death, you may find comfort. You may also discover that it is not what you expected. Like many things in life, there are pros and cons to taking charge when someone close to you dies. When you know what they are, it gets a lot easier to make the best choices for you and for the people you love. If you are inspired to slow down, take charge and tend to someone after their last breath, this book has all the practical information you will need.
Fight Right
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - LEARN THE 5 SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL COUPLES Conflict is the top reason couples seek help--but it's also an opportunity for greater intimacy, deeper connection, and lasting love according to this essential guide from the world's leading relationship scientists and authors of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work and Eight Dates. "An indispensable resource that couples will use over and over again."--Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone How we fight predicts the future of our relationships. Most of us blunder into conflict without knowing what we are really fighting about and then quickly become overwhelmed by physiological responses we can't control and emotions we don't anticipate. The truth is the happiest and most successful couples fight--all the time. Conflict is human, and necessary. Through decades of research, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, founders of the world-famous Love Lab, have identified the five common mistakes we make when we are at odds. In Fight Right, we learn the five secrets that help us to get back on track and harness conflict to build stronger, healthier relationships. With kindness, clarity, and a deep understanding of the struggles couples are going through, the Gottmans show us that we each have a unique conflict culture, borne of how we were raised and how we experienced past relationships, and they take us through all the possible combinations, from Avoiders, to Validators, to Volatiles, and how they can best work together. Fight Right is an essential resource that will help couples escape the win-or-lose mentality in favor of a collaborative approach: calming down, staying connected, and really understanding, so that our fights can bring us closer.
Living Through the Pain
Living Through the Pain is written to help readers understand child loss, normalize grief, and offer strategies to "live through the pain". What makes Living Through the Pain unique and valuable is that it is based on my own personal experience of grieving the loss of my own child, sharing how I finally opened my heart to turn the pain into a journey of blessing others. I share my story with honesty, vulnerability, and courage, hoping to inspire others who have gone through similar ordeals. I also share the lessons I learned along the way, the tools I used to cope and heal, and the resources I found helpful and supportive. My book is not only a memoir, but also a guide, a companion, and a friend for anyone who needs it.
How To Achieve A 10/10 Relationship
How to achieve a 10/10 relationship, this book is exactly what it sounds like, I'm a relationship coach who has coached thousands of people over the years. My goal in life is to help as many people as possible achieve a 10/10. This will help you achieve a 10/10 with your ideal partner. Carefully study the book and try to read it at least 10 times.
The New Rules of Dating
The New Rules of Dating is a book that explores the challenges faced by Christians in the modern dating world, focusing on biblical principles and building a Christ-centered relationship. It emphasizes the importance of cultivating qualities like patience, integrity, and self-control, as well as knowing one's worth and staying true to values. The book also provides practical advice and real-life stories to help navigate the complex world of dating with confidence and grace.
Toxic Relationships
How to rebuild yourself and move on from your narcissistic relationship so you can be whole and happy once againRecovering from the trauma of a toxic narcissistic relationship can be a difficult journey...It's a complicated mess of anger, anxiety, depression, shame, and even guilt...Trying to make sense of what you're going through...questioning if you're the one to blame for what happened...With the help of this book, you can overcome the obstacles after leaving the relationship, pick up the pieces of your life to create a brighter future, renew your self-confidence, create firm boundaries, and gain clarity about who you are.Inside, you will discover: Signs you were in an unhealthy romantic relationship and the harmful effects of narcissism and gaslightingThe counterintuitive truth about taking responsibility and its role in protecting yourself from being manipulated againHow you can get closure without your Ex's cooperation5 steps toward recovery - how to properly mourn & forgive yourself to truly restore freedom without having to look for a new partnerAnd much more.Let this book help you rediscover yourself, cultivate self-love, and fully let go so you can finally put an end to that painful chapter in your life and begin a happier and more peaceful one.
Recognizing the Psychopaths in Your Midst
In a digital realm where love is just a swipe away, the glittering promise of online dating often conceals a darker truth. Behind the allure of the screen lies a landscape fraught with hidden perils, where the line between genuine connection and potential danger blurs. In her compelling relationship psychology self-help book, "Recognizing the Psychopaths in Your Midst," Jenna Dewan navigates this treacherous terrain, shedding light on the clandestine red flags that lurk beneath the surface of seemingly promising relationships.Key Lessons for Healthy RelationshipsWith this self-awareness book, you will learn about: Identifying Red Flags: Learn to spot crucial relationship warning signs such as mismatched values, breakdowns in communication, and trust issues, empowering you to navigate potential pitfalls in your relationships.Trust and Reliability: Understand the subtleties of inconsistency, gaslighting, and control within partners, gaining insights to foster healthier and trustworthy connections.Financial and Attachment Insights: Gain awareness about financial warning signs, jealousy, possessiveness, and the impact of past relationship baggage, enabling a deeper understanding of these crucial relationship dynamics.Boundaries and Respect: Discover how to recognize violations, unrealistic expectations, and the influence of family dynamics, essential for fostering respectful and healthy relationships.Emotional Stability and Accountability: Acquire the ability to identify signs of emotional instability, irresponsibility, isolation, and potential abuse within relationships, empowering you to navigate towards emotionally healthier connections.Equip yourself with the insights to decode red flags and navigate towards healthier relationships. Start your journey to self-awareness and empowerment with this relationship book today!
While In The Valley
Devastated by a failed marriage? Discover how God's insights and blessings can light your way to a brighter tomorrow.Has divorce left you grief-stricken? Does it seem like your troubles are multiplying? Is each new day a struggle filled with trials and tribulations? With nearly a decade of experience, ministry facilitator, scribe, and trauma survivor Marlene Jenkins Cooper has guided many women with aching souls through the process of healing from a painful separation or split from their life partner. And now she's here to share her personal journey to help you take the steps for conquering despair, so you can stride forth in triumph.While in the Valley: Walking with God through Divorce is a transformative and empathetic guide designed to lift you out of the darkness of sorrow and rebuild in His love. Featuring conversational instruction bolstered by personal examples, anecdotes, and chapter questions, Cooper's gentle structure will get you on the right path to rediscovering joy. By taking advantage of the supplied tools, anyone with grief over crumbling vows will gain the insight to grow in strength and retake their place in the sun.Pulling from the challenges she overcame during her own ordeal, Cooper presents ten eye-opening lessons for those hungry to move on. With the valuable wisdom gleaned from the Bible and her deeply emotional story, you'll be able to use the accompanying devotions, journaling prompts, and uplifting scripture to harness relentless positivity.While in the Valley is an extended hand ready to pull you to the safety of dry land. If you like learning from those who understand, moving toward enlightenment, and starting to smile again, then you'll adore Marlene Jenkins Cooper's promise of renewal.Buy While in the Valley to fill the void with light today!This republished edition of While In The Valley is identical to the original work (2016), with the only distinction being a change in the subtitle and ISBN.
Someday Everything Will All Make Sense
An eccentric music professor struggles with grief and guilt and questions the American justice system after his mother accidentally chokes to death on a wonton from a Chinese restaurant.Someday Everything Will All Make Sense follows Luther van der Loon, an eccentric professor of medieval music at a New York university, as he navigates the stages of grief after his 62-year-old mother chokes on a wonton from a Chinese take-out. Luther invokes the American justice system against the restaurant whose "sloppy methods" he blames for his mother's death. He blames himself for failing to perform the Heimlich, a maneuver so simple that a child of six or seven could execute it. Luther, who spent the entirety of his forty earthly years living with his mother in a co-op apartment in Tudor City, New York, must learn to conceive of a world in which his mother is no longer present. Luther finds redemption in music as he plans the annual symposium for his oddball group of early music colleagues. They believe, like Kepler and the greatest thinkers of the Renaissance, that music is to be constructed according to the divine Pythagorean ratios. Slowly, and with the help of his therapist girlfriend, Cecilia, Luther gropes toward resolution. The novel speaks to the universality of loss and the struggle to make sense of the nonsensical.Fans of John Kennedy Toole's Confederacy of Dunces will appreciate the maladroitness of the protagonist and the dark humor woven into the narrative, as will readers of Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking, who will appreciate the artful and in-depth evocation of the process of grieving.
Me Before We
Me Before We is a book about understanding yourself before entering in a relationship with another person that has their own set of issues. Ronnie King Mason, Jr takes you on a journey through his adventures of dating many women while never quite understanding what he really wants, likes or the reasons he makes the choices he makes when entering relationships with women. King Mason give unique understanding about the roles men and women need to take before connecting with others in his chapters The Man Chapter (Chap.3) & The Woman Chapter (Chap. 4) King Mason also helps you explore your "Love Pantry" seeing if you have enough in yourself to even love another person correctly in the chatper entitled "Kitchen Love." Ronnie King Mason, Jr concludes his book with the final chapter on Healing and how to do it the proper and correct way. This book is a quick and great read but i promise you, you will have to read it more than once. So many gems of knowledge and wisdom.
Achieving a Good Death
Death is inevitable, dying badly is not. A good death is achievable, and this book explains how. There is an art to dying well that can be taught and learned. While death is inevitable, dying badly is not. This practical guide to achieving a good death will reduce the fear that often cloaks discussions about death and dying and give readers the knowledge and skills to achieve a peaceful and gentle death.With the multiple options available at the end of life, people can design and direct their end-of-life journey so they have as fulfilling and meaningful life as possible right up to the end and achieve the elusive good death when the time comes. Chapters focus on essential elements of living well and preparing for a good death including: Death cleaning so we don't burden our loved ones with a big messTalking with loved ones and doctors about our end-of-life wishes and aspirations so they know what matters to us and how we want to be treatedWriting a legacy letter (an ethical will) and a memoir to let loved ones know what is deep in our hearts.Understanding caregivers, an under-appreciated group of people, usually unpaid women, who number in the millions.The benefits of palliative care, hospice care, and end-of-life doulas and the necessary vigilance to get the most out of these essential services.End-of-life options, including medical-aid-in-dying (MAID) and voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED).What it's like to die and how to help people as they die.Options for disposition of the body of a loved one (or your own body) after death, especially in an economically and ecologically responsible wayPlanning commemorations and celebrations of life.The nature of grief, including how to deal with it, and why it is often unbearably painful.This thoughtful and gentle guide, exploring one of the most difficult human topics, equips every reader with the information they need to overcome the anxiety and confusion that so often overwhelms end-of-life planning so they may intentionally plan for "a good death" that will provide comfort for all during one's final act.
Your Amazing Itty Bitty(TM) Police Wife Survival Guide
Your Amazing Itty Bitty(TM) 15 "Police Tips" for Navigating a Thriving Police and First Responder Marriage The life of a police wife or first responder spouse is something most people don't think of. They live in an inordinate amount of continual stress. They must be supportive, understanding and stoic. They must protect their children from their own fears. They must navigate how the world sees them and educate friends and family about safety matters. In her book, Vikki Downey, through her own experience, provides you with 15 tips to help you navigate the challenges of being a policeman's wife or first responder spouse and leverage a side business to reclaim your officer's time. You will learn: What to expect as a policeman's wife or first responder spouseHow best to support himHow to survive night and overtime shiftsHow to navigate the way the world sees himHow to Find family time along with self-care timeIf You are the spouse of a policeman or know someone who is pick up a copy of this informative Itty Bitty(TM) Book today!
Hot Buttons
From road rage to confrontations in the supermarket line, we live in sensitive times, and it takes almost nothing to light someone's fuse. Whether you're feeling manipulated or bullied, learn how to resolve conflict in yourself and with others using the techniques found in Hot Buttons.Sybil Evans, "The Conflict Coach," helps you recognize what pushes your hot buttons and how you can turn them off -- without alienating people or pressing their buttons. You'll learn that conflict can be energizing, inspiring, and even sexy, if you know how to harness it.
Sex on the First Date
Tim and Kathy Bush's open and honest memoir Sex on the First Date tells the story of a rocky marriage, full of infidelity, miraculously transformed when Tim and Kathy meet Jesus; it will give readers hope that their relationships, too, can be transformed. Marriage can be perilous for any couple, but for those facing infidelity and other dark secrets, it can be soul-crushing. Yet no matter how broken a relationship may seem, hope and healing remain within reach. Tim and Kathy Bush are proof. Theirs was a union built not on solid ground but on the shifting sands of childhood trauma, promiscuity, addiction, and a hunger that neither of them could satisfy. Through many tumultuous years, they stumbled to the brink of both relational and personal destruction again and again, nearly giving up on each other--and on life itself. In this deeply personal memoir, the Bushes hold nothing back, revealing the raw reality of a marriage seemingly doomed to end in heartbreak. After years of trying to fix themselves, they finally found the source of hope, or rather Hope found them, and their lives and marriage were radically transformed from the inside out. In this harrowing and heartfelt story, you will discover: an engaging narrative shared from each one's unique perspective the power of bringing even the harshest realities into the light of truth eight intentional "stakes" you can plant to foster a flourishing marriage practical applications and questions to spur transformative conversations . . . and much more. If your marriage is clinging to life or is vibrant and healthy, or if you're not married at all, the rich insights in Sex on the First Date will encourage and strengthen you and your relationships--not only with your spouse and others, but ultimately with the Lord himself, the true Lover of your soul.
Between The Lines
WHEN I was younger, I would dare my father to dare me to touch crawling insects, just so I could see his reaction when I actually did it. My mom would stand by the kitchen counter and giggle at my tactics, and maybe I would include her also, or perhaps dad was the one to smother her with attention. That was when I thought the world was all good, that there was no evil on Earth, and that I'd be okay, as long as I was with them. But then reality struck me at the raw age of thirteen when my mother died from being in the wrong place at the wrong time, and my father became a money and power crazed man, who married a woman for the imagery, and I had to deal with her wrath.
Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster
Life is full of challenges that affect our emotions. One could say that through life we are constantly riding a roller coaster of emotional ups and downs.I don't know of anyone who has not experienced at least one situation during their life that has dramatically challenged the way they handle things.Things are going well according to our perception of this earthly life until suddenly we are like a pet budgerigar that has fallen off his perch and landed smack bang to the bottom of the cage!So, what do we do now?This book looks at some of the emotion's carers will experience along with including some of the author's emotional challenges that had to be faced as she journeyed with her husband throughout his Young Onset Alzheimer's Disease. Well-illustrated, it shows how the mind and the brain work together to create emotional response memories and how stored past emotional response memory can influence your responses to the current challenge of caring. Sharing her own reaction to suddenly having to ride a new emotional roller coaster is reassuring for the reader. There are some quotes from famous people that will uplift and encourage A book that is based around personal experience. Primarily for carers, this book can help others understand some basic neuroscience and how emotional response memory is laid down in the brain tissue. How to best negotiate the emotional roller coaster life suddenly forces you to ride.
Sex After Grief
Reclaim Your Sexuality After LossSex is complicated after the death of a partner. Joan Price offers wisdom on grief, dating, and sex in the updated edition of Sex after Grief.A warm, candid approach to hard challenges. When we're overcome by grief, sex can be confusing. How do we nurture ourselves as sexual beings when we're grieving our partner's death? Why does caring for ourselves sexually matter when we'd rather hide in bed and wail? How do we know when it's time to open ourselves to a new sex partner? How can we move on and take a second chance? With this revolutionary grief book, readers can gain clarity from Joan Price's own experiences with love and death, and those of other grievers.A grief book like no other. In 2019, Sex after Grief was the first book to address sex and grief together and treat sex as a positive, life-affirming part of emerging from grief. Joan Price, the top expert on senior sex, shared her raw grief journey after the loss of her husband, her attempts to dip back into dating, and finally her sexual reawakening. The book is filled with experiences of other widows, widowers, and others who lost their committed partners. In this updated, expanded 2024 edition, Price adds new chapters, stories from readers, and expert tips. Everyone's experience with sex and grief is different. Some jump into a new relationship quickly while others withdraw from intimacy. Price debunks hurtful myths about sex and dating and helps you discover how to reclaim your sexuality in your own way, on your own timeline.Sex After Grief includes: Inspiring stories of how diverse people became sexually active with new lovers after the loss of their partners.Sex-positive guidelines for dating again and becoming sexual with a new personAdvice from health professionals such as therapists, grief counselors, and sex coachesIf you enjoyed books such as The In-Between, Love After 50, or Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief, you will love Sex After Grief.
Anxiously Attached
A road map for building strong and secure relationships for those who struggle with anxiety in their romantic connections. An estimated 47 million Americans identify as having an anxious attachment style, which can make being in relationships turbulent and emotionally taxing for them. According to groundbreaking research in the field of attachment, anxious types are more prone to insecurity, jealousy, codependency, and other behaviors that get in the way of finding and sustaining love. In Anxiously Attached, seasoned psychotherapist and couples counselor Jessica Baum guides readers through understanding their attachment style at its core and building the inner strength and self-love that will lead them to more secure and satisfying relationships. Developed over ten years in private practice, Baum's signature Self-full(R) Method has helped her clients get off the toxic roller coaster of anxious attachment and discover the secure and mutually supportive relationships they deserve. In this book readers will learn how to: Create boundaries to safeguard their sense of self-sovereignty in relationshipsCommunicate to their partners what they need to feel safe and secure in the relationshipDevelop a secure sense of self-worth and emotional stabilityLearn the true meaning of a healthy/interdependent relationship and how to establish one with their partner or future partner.Discover a compassionate path towards healing through experiences like mediation practices where they can start to develop more insight into their internal landscape.Attain a deep understanding of the anxious-avoidant dance that is extremely common in intimacy struggles.Anxiously Attached offers a practical and holistic approach for overcoming anxious attachment issues to discover happier, more fulfilling relationships.
Aging Families in Chinese Society
Aging Families in Chinese Society focuses on the accelerated social and demographic changes in China and examines their implications for family care and support for older adults.
Chosen
Have you ever felt like you were meant for more in life? Like you were destined for greatness. I have always felt like God was preparing me my whole life like he gave me a unique purpose to fulfill. I have predicted many events that have come true, I can feel what other people are feeling, I have had dreams I cannot explain and I feel incredibly connected to every living thing on the planet and more. This is a story about a boy who had to go through the darkness to find his way back to the light only to discover that he is a Chosen One of God's.
Eulogies When Christmas Becomes A Time Of Loss And Grief
Losing a loved one during the holiday season can be an incredibly challenging experience. The Christmas season has a way of intensifying feelings of grief and loss, making it crucial for you to strike a delicate balance between honoring the memory of your loved one and participating in the holiday traditions that bring you joy. This book has been meticulously crafted to equip you with the essential tools for navigating the process of writing and delivering a eulogy, all while managing the overwhelming emotions that accompany such a difficult period. Additionally, it delves into the benefits of therapy as a means to cope with grief during this time, providing valuable insights and guidance. The ultimate objective is to assist you in creating and delivering a eulogy that truly honors the departed, while empowering you to navigate the stages of grief and ultimately find solace, healing, and the strength to move forward.
Definition of an Ex-Wife
Marriage can be a rocky road and sometimes issues can be overcome if both are willing to try and work them out. However, there are other times when one person strays from those wedding vows, never looks back, and hurts the one they once loved. This is an account of the everyday occurrences and the emotional roller coaster that one can go through, but no one can explain until you've been there. Everyone says they understand, but unless they've experienced divorce, all they can say are words of comfort. Join the author on her journey, from years past, that pushed her, unwillingly, into divorce court, and her ultimate indoctrination into the Divorced Woman's Club.
Raise Your Love Signal
Why do I keep attracting the wrong men? Am I ever going to find the love of my life? And, if I did, could I sustain the relationship?Have you ever asked yourself these questions?Travel on a genuine, relatable journey through love and relationships in Raise Your Love Signal, a guide for the woman seeking more from her romantic relationship and wanting to cultivate deeper connections, a profound sense of self and lasting happiness.Drawing from twenty years of personal growth and her own sometimes heart-wrenching pursuit of the 'perfect relationship', certified love and relationship coach Chantal Landreville shares the simple yet powerful principles that can help you nurture love, even before you officially become a couple. From start to finish, this book lays out the essentials of love success, helping you find the right relationship and keep it going strong, including: Knowing your worth and developing self-confidenceBeing the true You and not compromising your authentic selfGetting clear about the kind of relationship you truly wantIdentifying your boundaries and learning how to stick to themDating the right way and attracting the right partner for youPutting the fundamentals in place before going into your new relationshipAnd so much moreWhether you're searching for that special someone or looking to strengthen the bond with your current partner, this guide covers it all.After her own journey to love, Chantal realized that the world needed a new perspective on love and relationships, which prompted her to write this transformative book. She recognized a void in our education system and how we fail to teach young people about healthy, balanced relationships. She aims to fill that gap. Raise Your Love Signal is a guide for anyone seeking genuine love and for couples striving to maintain healthy, loving relationships.
Heart Of A Husband
Heart of a Husband was inspired by one man's journey to learn the answer to this question. Filled with touching personal stories and lessons learned from Scripture, this book is intended to empower and encourage men to say yes to becoming the husband they long to be. The journey to discovering how to love your wife like Jesus loves isn't an easy thing. But like any climb to a mountain top, the view is always worth the climb. Finding joy in your identity as a husband starts with seeing your marriage, the way Jesus does. Heart of a Husband is a practical, step-by-step journey for any man who wants a deeper relationship with his wife.
Liddle Deaths
When fledgling writer Niya is expected to read the eulogy at her father's funeral, she does not, cannot. In her grief, she seeks to reconcile the world she thought she knew with the history that now emerges-her parents' declining marriage, her father's mysterious medical troubles, her place in the family dynamic. All the while, Niya grapples with the "editorial deaths" she sees in her own written work.In prose at once masterful and magical, Morgan Christie details the search for meaning in our closest relationships and underscores the surprising ways a sense of duty can lead to new depths of compassion and understanding.
Hello Fake Boyfriend
Confession: I'm known for writing the best happily ever afters... but I don't believe in love.But you're not allowed to say that on live TV when you're promoting the movie based on your book. The movie producers will get really mad and threaten to cancel the sequel. Unless you can prove to the public that you have a boyfriend. A real one not nestled in the pages of a book.Jonas seems like the perfect option for a fake boyfriend-a vanilla accountant that I would never in a million years catch feelings for. That is until I get to know him more...He's dependable, thoughtful, and has the kind of family I wish I'd had growing up.This fake relationship was supposed to save my career from ruin, but now I'm worried it will ruin my heart instead.Hello Fake Boyfriend is a spicy rom com told from dual perspectives featuring a confident plus size heroine, a hot (and totally not boring) accountant, and plenty of spice. Readers 18 and up, enjoy.;)
Passionate Bonds
Sex and romance play vital roles in the dynamics of a healthy and thriving marriage. This book aims to explore the significance of sex and romance within the context of marriage, their interplay, and the various factors that influence them. It delves into the physiological, psychological, and emotional aspects of sex and romance, emphasizing the importance of communication, intimacy, and commitment in sustaining a fulfilling marital relationship. By examining the challenges faced by couples and the strategies to overcome them, this book provides insights into building and maintaining passionate and enduring marriages.Marriage is a sacred union that extends far beyond the mere legal contract. At its core, a successful marriage is built on love, trust, and a deep emotional connection. Among the many elements contributing to a thriving marriage, sex and romance are often seen as pivotal factors. This book will explore the multifaceted aspects of sex and romance in marriage, highlighting their importance, challenges, and strategies for maintaining a satisfying and passionate relationship.
