Clean Break
"When it comes to divorce, there's the old way-and there's a better way. I know because I learned the hard way."-Karen Stewart, CEO and Founder ofFairway Divorce SolutionsTypically, divorce is costly. It costs money- masses of your money. It costs time-hours spent in meeting, completing paperwork, and filing affidavits. It costs heartache as battle lines are drawn and loved ones, especially children, suffer emotional pain.There needs to be a better way to end a marriage. After her own costly divorce, Karen's ideas and vision lead to the creation of Fairway Divorce, this book, and a passion for advocating through media for changing the way divorce happens.In this book you'll find practical tools, inspiration, and a mediation/negotiation model that can be used to help you move more efficiently and effectively through all the decisions that need to be made in your divorce. By following this roadmap, you can avoid the costly pitfalls.
The Lime Green Plastic Covered Couch
After suffering through years of unsuccessful blind dates, meet and greets and internet dating, Marion Baker was still single in her mid-forties and at her wits end. She was fed up with packing her last remnants of dignity to leave yet another failed relationship. What was the secret to lasting relationships? Marion realized she hadn't a clue. And she knew she was not alone.Marion deftly explores our self-defeating patterns - the whispers of our subconscious mind and how they lead us into heartbreak - and offers pioneering insights that give new hope for women looking for lasting love.
This Is What You'll Get
Our inclination is to play safe, but what if we took the risk, said 'yes' rather than 'no'? Would life be more exciting? Would we achieve more? Or would we lose everything?Lene's inclination is to say 'no' to Anna. Anna knows what is at stake if she doesn't say 'no' to Katerina. Charlie is aware that it is common sense to say 'no' to Anna.But they don't. What will they get as a consequence?This novel explores the risks to friendships, marriages and family bonds when the boundaries to acceptable behaviour are stretched, and people say 'yes' rather than 'no'.
The Loss Of Innocence
The Loss of Innocence is a book of poetry written by a child, who is a separate and distinct part of the adult. She prefers to be called Anna. She has no voice; her pain, fear, sadness, and loneliness have been buried inside for over fifty years. The Loss of Innocence is extremely personal and difficult for the author to share. Only through the use of poetry is she able to speak and put those feelings into words. This book allows others to share a glimpse inside the soul of the author and to feel what her everyday life is truly like. Hopefully, this will help others who share a similar loss.
Not My Own
"Other people's actions can leave you picking up the pieces, years after they occur."In Not My Own, Gail Steeves shares a raw perspective of what it's like to become one of the "other people." You know, those good people that bad things happen to. Gail Steeves is one of them. It all started with the shocking murder, suicide of her older brother in 1990. Life is short, and no one is immune from loss or tragedy. Even unexpected and tragic loss. Gail Steeves shares how to go on after tragedy and the importance of looking after your mental health. Bad things do happen to good people, and I'm one of them. The struggles are very real. Life happens, and sometimes not in the way we choose. Through Not My Own, readers will see that all is not lost when you lose a loved one. These pages offer hope and support for those trying to find a new normal after those closest to us are gone, highlighting how it is possible to navigate our way in a world without them.Not My Own offers an honest, inside look into what it's like to try and move on after tragedy. It shows that, as humans, we have amazing potential to grow and heal. We are not alone in this journey. Everyone has a story, and through shared experiences, we can create hope and light for each other.
Life Actually
Who knew the eyes of a young girl from the East coast of Africa would see the far corners of the world?Indian-African Nargis Gercke was born in the Kenyan town of Mombasa before her family moved to Dar-es-Salaam ("the haven of peace) in neighbouring Tanganyika where she enjoyed a childhood so idyllic it felt like a hazy summer day.In Life Actually, Nargis tells her story of growing up in a vibrant multicultural family, being shipped off to boarding school in England and finally spreading her wings across the globe. As one of the first women in Dar-es-Salaam to marry a Caucasian, she and her Swiss husband, Siggi, leave the nest in 1970 and immerse themselves in a swath of cultures from Israel and Spain to China and Canada. The world is a pearl that Nargis has discovered time and time again. This isn't a life half-lived, this is life... actually.
Men I Dated So You Don't Have To
'The cluster of my romantic catastrophes were never-ending. They were engrained in the laws of the universe, governed by science, and most frighteningly, always to be expected.' Verity Ellis is a twenty-something millennial who thinks the best way to learn about life is through dating. Unbridled in her pursuit of love, she dives head first into the dating pool, where she discovers everything is a little more complex than she thought it would be. Verity encounters a vast array of men who teach her to navigate the treacherous and mystifying journey of life and the language of love. With her sassy best friend, Lily, Verity's twenties are a fun-filled adventure of hotels, hotspots and spontaneous trips around the world. Heartbreaking and hilarious, Men I Dated So You Don't Have To is a sharp, sexy and at times, sinister tale which champions friendship and female survival in the modern age.
Grief is...
Once upon a time, Heike was one of those capable and organized people who envisioned her own happily ever after. But when her brother and husband died eighteen months apart, both far too young, it hit her hard. On good days, she would find herself staring blankly into an abyss, and on bad days, being vertical was a big accomplishment. It took years to come to terms with her loss and begin to piece together her new normal. This book documents the idiosyncrasies and mindboggling behaviour that accompany grief. It is the poignant portrayal of one woman learning to accept that grief is not something to move on from, but something that must become part of her story. At times angry, sad, raw, and painful, Heike shows us that grief can also be funny, edgy, and weirdly liberating. Anyone who is grieving will recognize themselves in her writing and find solace in not being alone. As bizarre as grief can be, it is normal, and there is hope.
Behind My Glorious Smile
Imagine being a 14-year-old girl having to contend with: RapePromiscuityTeen pregnancySuicidal thoughtsDepressionIn this riveting autobiography penned by Antoinette Thomas, you will be taken from imagining to actual accounts of these events that many would most likely succumb to. Behind My Glorious Smile takes us on a captivating journey of God's love, grace and mercy at work as it is candidly, unashamedly, and powerfully illustrated throughout Antoinette's life. You will laugh! You will cry! You will learn and witness a powerful life-changing hope and trust in God! Whatever you've been through in life that makes you want to give up on God can be turned into a testimony for the glory of God!
Everyone Needs Forgiveness
Forgiveness isn't earned; it's given.Just as God offers forgiveness to everyone without discrimination, so we are to offer it to others. The truth is, everyone sins and needs to be forgiven.Too often people live trapped in unforgiveness, unaware of the power they have to improve their lives. They must learn to forgive themselves and others to heal and move forward. Forgiveness is necessary for a full life.Whether you forgive or not affects: - your health.- your peace of mind.- your openness to spiritual greatness.- the quality of your relationships.- your prayer life.- your prosperity.- your ability to worship.- your marriage.Everyone needs forgiveness, no matter their situation. Grab a copy of Everyone Needs Forgiveness and start your road to personal and relational healing today!
Thriving
Thriving, book two of Corinne Jeffery's Understanding Ursula series, continues the storyof the challenges of the intriguing and contentious Werners, a family of German Lutheranhomesteaders on the Saskatchewan prairie. Become reacquainted with their dynamic livesas they try to keep pace with the flourishing new decade and later discover innovative waysto endure the hardships of the Great Depression.With the return of prosperity to the Canadian prairies, Gustav Werner resumes his insatiablequest to acquire more prime farmland. Still, no one is more surprised than he when hishand is forced and his future reshaped by increasing drama and secrets. He wonders whyhe is persistently entangled in compromising family relationships, and then tragedy, untilhe begins to doubt his faith. When Mother Nature, in which he has always found peaceand solace, too becomes his enemy-sending drought, grasshoppers, hail, and fierce windsthat lift the rich topsoil off his land-he starts to despair. Steadily, though, his sorrow anddespondency give way to a deepening awareness of his inner strengths and a heightening ofhis resolve to push onward for all those who count on him.
From a Distance
Kate Taylor is lost. What she once believed crumbled around her, affecting not only herself but her beloved daughters, causing heartbreaking damage and estrangement.Nick Mercer is tormented. How can he repair his son's latest disappointment and prevent further damage. Unbeknownst to Nick, a stranger will inadvertently change the course of not only his life, but also his son's.A cottage on the lake will bring lost souls together, healing what they least expected. The courage to accept the unchangeable and the courage to change the changeable.
A Leap of Faith
In A Leap of Faith: A Mother's Journey, Christie Thomas takes readers on the roller coaster ride of mental and physical illness, abuse, loss, and grief, interspersing the ups and downs, curves and bends, with moments of exhilaration. The mother of four children, Christie honestly and transparently tells the story of her family's journey through childhood cancer, teenage suicide, and the death of two children. She recounts the day that she reconnected with her two boys, her father, and her mother, who are safe, happy, and waiting for her on the other side of the veil separating life and "death." As she awakened to the spiritual world, and her unique place in it, she discovered new purpose and joy in the adventure of life. This is a story of suffering and loss, but also of love, hope, resilience, support, and the search for meaning.
Grief is...
Once upon a time, Heike was one of those capable and organized people who envisioned her own happily ever after. But when her brother and husband died eighteen months apart, both far too young, it hit her hard. On good days, she would find herself staring blankly into an abyss, and on bad days, being vertical was a big accomplishment. It took years to come to terms with her loss and begin to piece together her new normal. This book documents the idiosyncrasies and mindboggling behaviour that accompany grief. It is the poignant portrayal of one woman learning to accept that grief is not something to move on from, but something that must become part of her story. At times angry, sad, raw, and painful, Heike shows us that grief can also be funny, edgy, and weirdly liberating. Anyone who is grieving will recognize themselves in her writing and find solace in not being alone. As bizarre as grief can be, it is normal, and there is hope.
Thriving
Thriving, book two of Corinne Jeffery's Understanding Ursula series, continues the storyof the challenges of the intriguing and contentious Werners, a family of German Lutheranhomesteaders on the Saskatchewan prairie. Become reacquainted with their dynamic livesas they try to keep pace with the flourishing new decade and later discover innovative waysto endure the hardships of the Great Depression.With the return of prosperity to the Canadian prairies, Gustav Werner resumes his insatiablequest to acquire more prime farmland. Still, no one is more surprised than he when hishand is forced and his future reshaped by increasing drama and secrets. He wonders whyhe is persistently entangled in compromising family relationships, and then tragedy, untilhe begins to doubt his faith. When Mother Nature, in which he has always found peaceand solace, too becomes his enemy-sending drought, grasshoppers, hail, and fierce windsthat lift the rich topsoil off his land-he starts to despair. Steadily, though, his sorrow anddespondency give way to a deepening awareness of his inner strengths and a heightening ofhis resolve to push onward for all those who count on him.
Covert Narcissist
Have you started a romantic relationship and realized that something is wrong with your partner's behavior?Did you think he was a charming person and instead you discovered his unaffected and anything but empathic nature?If yes, then keep reading.Covert narcissism is a concealed form of narcissism, which makes it more difficult for the abuser to be confronted for their manipulative tendencies. It's a passive-aggressive, toxic, and hostile form of abuse that makes victims feel hopeless and confused by the abusers' behaviour. For a very long time, victims of narcissistic abuse have not been well understood. The wounds and pains that they suffer at the hand of the narcissist are often underrated. This book is written to help you learn about the nature of the covert narcissist, thereby helping you to recognize the abuse cycle and identify the manipulation tactic being used to get you victimized. The information in the book will enable you to rise above the role of victim and become the independent, strong person that you are capable of being.This simple guide will help you avoid such bad circumstances. The topics you will find in this guide include: Origins of a Narcissist Who is a hidden narcissist?Am I a Narcissist?Differences between male and female narcissistsThree types of empathyTips and tricks for unmasking a hidden narcissist...And much more!So, what are you waiting for? Learn how to recognize and defend against covert narcissists.
A Leap of Faith
In A Leap of Faith: A Mother's Journey, Christie Thomas takes readers on the roller coaster ride of mental and physical illness, abuse, loss, and grief, interspersing the ups and downs, curves and bends, with moments of exhilaration. The mother of four children, Christie honestly and transparently tells the story of her family's journey through childhood cancer, teenage suicide, and the death of two children. She recounts the day that she reconnected with her two boys, her father, and her mother, who are safe, happy, and waiting for her on the other side of the veil separating life and "death." As she awakened to the spiritual world, and her unique place in it, she discovered new purpose and joy in the adventure of life. This is a story of suffering and loss, but also of love, hope, resilience, support, and the search for meaning.
From a Distance
Kate Taylor is lost. What she once believed crumbled around her, affecting not only herself but her beloved daughters, causing heartbreaking damage and estrangement.Nick Mercer is tormented. How can he repair his son's latest disappointment and prevent further damage. Unbeknownst to Nick, a stranger will inadvertently change the course of not only his life, but also his son's.A cottage on the lake will bring lost souls together, healing what they least expected. The courage to accept the unchangeable and the courage to change the changeable.
The Genealogist Devotional
A little bit of fun goes a long way when trying to break down a brick wall in your family tree. The Genealogist Devotional will get you through those hard researching days and nights, with a laugh or two. Enjoy this little devotional, in those break times with a hot cup of tea or coffee, includes funny memes and websites to help track down those lost ancestors.
The Genealogist Devotional
A little bit of fun goes a long way when trying to break down a brick wall in your family tree. The Genealogist Devotional will get you through those hard researching days and nights, with a laugh or two. Enjoy this little devotional, in those break times with a hot cup of tea or coffee, includes funny memes and websites to help track down those lost ancestors.
Turning A Blind Eye
What happens when one member of the family decides that the family secret isn't worth keeping?Based on a true story, this riveting tale exposes the shared secrets that many families would rather take to the grave.Chantel's world was turned upside-down when she discovered the abuse of her brother Roy at the hands of her mother's boyfriend, J.R. Outrage and panic left Chantel's head spinning. How could someone do something so disgusting and violating?Even after numerous attempts to end the abuse, Chantel was silenced by her family. It was clear to Chantel that they were not being protected by those who are supposed to love them the most.The questions lingers with Chantel for years to come: Why is J.R's protection continuously held above the love and care of innocent children?Chantel was expecting that this tortuous situation was in the past. She had hopes that Roy could heal despite of the abusive presence still in their lives. Healing, however, isn't in the cards yet for this family as all three of Roy's children- Chantel's nieces and nephew-have experienced the same horrors as their father before them. Chantel will not be silent and allow the family to keep J.R.'s sordid secrets.Turning A Blind Eye introduces a heroine whose fierce ambition has her stop at nothing to expose her family's secret. It is Chantel's mission to reveal the truth and break the generational curse.
The Bereavement Companion Journal for The Day My Heart Turned Blue
The Bereavement Companion Journal for The Day My Heart Turned BlueThe Bereavement Companion Journal for The Day My Heart Turned Blue is meant to complement Karla J. Noland's book, The Day My Heart Turned Blue: Healing After the Loss of My Mother. However, it can also be used on its own to guide you on your bereavement journey. The purpose of the companion journal is to guide the bereaved through the process of healing, reflecting, and honoring their parent so they can move forward. The journal is composed of three parts: Part 1: Embracing Your Emotions. This section will walk you through a cathartic experience of identifying and releasing the range of powerful emotions triggered by the loss of a parent. Grief cannot be stifled or rushed. You need to allow yourself to experience all of the emotions in order to get to the other side. And you get to decide what the other side of grief looks like for you. Part 2: Self-Care for a Grieving Heart. This section outlines the four steps of bereavement self-care that can help you heal from a wounded heart. Grief can have an unshakeable hold on your heart when you lose a loved one. Mourning ensues because your heart is devastated, and you realize that what was no longer is. Fortunately, with proper care, a wounded heart can heal. Part 3: Honoring your Loved One. This section will coach you through the process of moving forward by celebrating your loved one's heavenly birthday, getting through the holiday season, and turning your pain into purpose. You can view life from a new perspective as you heal, one that is full of hope and inspiration. In between each chapter of the companion journal, you will find self-check-ins that prompt you to perform emotional checkups on yourself. The check-ins are designed to provide you with valuable personal insight into your current emotional state and allow you to reflect on the progress you've made. Remember that you are the author of your life. Your journal should be unapologetically raw and honest, no matter how difficult the pain is right now. When you pour your heart out on paper, you shine a light on the darkest emotions you may experience due to your grief. You might even consider turning this journal into a memoir documenting your healing journey after your parent's death. Some days, it may feel like you're climbing a relentless mountain with an enormous amount of weight on your back. Be encouraged. Your life may feel like a mess, but this so-called mess will give way to an inspirational message for you to share to encourage others. May the therapeutic power of journaling in The Bereavement Companion Journal for The Day My Heart Turned Blue allow you to reveal the areas in your life where you need to heal the most, so you can move from surviving grief to thriving in life.
Life Coaching For Successful Women
Success and luck, just two simple words with meaning more profound than the ocean. These words are interrelated. For everyone, success has a different meaning because everyone has a distant dream to fulfill. Some people want a simple life, but some want to live with the luxuries of life. "Dream big" we all have heard this; setting high goals for the future proves that you believe in yourself, that you can do it after it is only you that can make you a success. Some people believe in luck, but luck goes hand in hand with hard work, determination, creativity. To earn the victory, you will always have to work hard, and you can't just leave everything on luck. But how can you make your luck from success? One may ask. There are a few simple steps to make your luck. When you face a failure, don't just give up yet, don't ever assume that you can't do anything about the situation. It would be best if you decided to take control. When you decide to take control of things, things turn out to be just fine. Successful people are committed to the fact that they want to be in control of their lives; that is how you make your luck from your success. It's all about believing in yourself.
Dating Essentials For Men
Good relationships are a prime ingredient for a happy life, and a bad one tends to be a miserable experience. We all know there's plenty of toxic relationships out there. We've seen them, and for many of us, we have been in them. According to a survey, a third of women and a quarter of men have experienced abusive relationships on average. The term "perfect relationship" is nothing more than a myth. You don't just get one served on a plate. According to a therapist, "One thing healthy relationships largely share is adaptability. They adapt to circumstances because we can't escape the fact that we're always changing and going through different phases in life." It's not a secret that we all have our ups and downs and ebbs and flows, from time to time. And this may as well affect our relationship too. But one shouldn't strive for a perfect relationship; instead, endeavour to make the best one can.
How To Not Die Alone
Who doesn't want a strong relationship? Everyone wants to have that high-level understanding with their partner that lasts a lifetime. It is scientifically proven that people who are in healthy relationships have less stress and more happiness. Healthy relationship not only helps us increase our overall feelings of happiness, but stress-reduction also helps us improve our overall quality of physical and mental health that make every-day life more pleasing to go through. Relationships can be in the form of family, work, friendships, and also romantic ones. Depending on the area that matters the most to you at this very point in your life, you can choose to focus on that specific one until you feel you are ready to focus on the next.
How To Get A Date Worth Keeping
We live in a generation where the term "relationship goals" has become a part of the trendy vernacular. It may seem more like a hashtag than anything else, but we all are eager to go into the depth of its meaning. A beautiful photo of a stunning couple having a good time together? Relationship goals. A cute text message sent to a girlfriend from his boyfriend? Relationship goals. A perfect wedding? Relationship goals. All these might seem sweet and enviable and look like an absolute dream, and it doesn't mean that these come off as accessible to them. If you have ever been in a relationship, you would know exactly what I'm saying. Love is not always fireworks, passion, and butterflies. Relationships are not just date nights, kisses, and cuddles. And love is not that glamorous as it looks on social media. But when you strive to build something together, involving your selflessness, commitment, and even sweat and tears, those are actual relationship goals. Find out what relationship goals you must have with your partner to be truly happy in one.
Relationship Advice For Couples Workbook
A harmonious relationship can make a person's life happy and beautiful, but, unfortunately, not all of us are blessed with a harmonious relationship. It is essential to work on your relationship in order to make it work. Creating a harmonious bond between you and your partner can make your relationship more healthy and stable. The dream relationship of everybody is to feel loved, accepted, and respected but to achieve such a relationship, and you need to first work on yourself. You need to make sure that you are doing your best at making your partner feel loved. Most people nowadays want to find their soulmates, but even when they see their soulmates, they don't have a peaceful relationship; the lack of harmony causes this. To establish a harmonious relationship, you have to accept and understand your partner and work on yourself. Also, work on your radical integrity.
How To Find Love
Finding someone who matches our criteria can be a difficult task. We always look for a person who is a knight in shining armor. And by time, we make our type. We are finding someone who looks and behaves like our ideal one. We always fantasize about our right one. No matter how hard it may seem to find someone, we should never lose hope. Sharing is always beneficial. And if you trust someone enough to share your life with them, then it's worth the risk to be taken. The person you chose depends upon you only. The advice can only give you an idea, and you have to act on your own. Now, when looking for someone from scratch can be difficult for many of us. That person can either be the wrong one or the right one. Only time can tell you that. But you both need to grow together to know if you can survive together. And if not, then separation is the only possible way. But if you find the right one, then it will all be good. You have to have faith in yourself. Be your wingman and go after whatever you desire. 
A Life Worth Dying For
A Life Worth Dying For: The Jim Mandelin Story, by Jim Mandelin with Don Rock and Alison Diesvelt, is the true story of a man, who endured a childhood strewn with daily incidents of sexual, physical and emotional abuse at home, and constant bullying at school; who survived years as a youth on the streets succumbing to the predations of pedophiles and to addiction; who did multiple stints in prison and was eventually recruited by a biker gang in prison for work as a 'debt collector on the outside'; who eventually became a physical wreck because of addiction, facing cardiac arrest at twenty-two and a near-death experience that changed his life forever. A Life Worth Dying For is woven with fleeting moments of kindness by relative strangers, which ultimately fused Jim with the will to live. This is a story written to raise awareness of the effects of childhood abuse and neglect, bullying and discrimination and how these circumstances so often create conditioning for criminality and gang membership. It is a real-life testament intended to deepen your understanding of what it is to be human, and of the power of kindness to affect critical change in our world.
Aerograms Across the Ocean
In August 1970, David Biale, a 21-year-old American Jewish student, arrived at Kibbutz Kfar Ruppin in Israel's Bet She'an Valley as a volunteer. There, he met Rachel Korati, nine days shy of her eighteenth birthday. They began an intense dialogue about how a secular Jew might be Jewish and what the role of Israel and kibbutz ought to be in modern Jewish life. They also found a common language in the counter-culture of the 1960s to which both were drawn.Upon David's return to university studies in Berkeley and Rachel's first steps into independent adulthood - living in a town near Tel Aviv and working as a youth movement counselor -- the two commenced a correspondence in which they continued their intellectual and ideological discussions from the summer, engaging Jewish sources on the one hand, and contemporary events on the other. Gradually, the letters became more intimate and so began an epistolary romance, which one might associate more with the nineteenth century and which would be inconceivable in today's world of texting and email.Over the next two years, the correspondence continued, often on a daily basis. Twice, David's plans to come to Israel were dashed. The two struggled to hold onto a relationship composed primarily of written words. In the fall of 1971, Rachel was drafted into the Israeli Army and David had his own brush with the American draft in the last phase of the Vietnam War.Aerograms Across the Ocean: A Love Story in Letters opens a rare window into the lives and thoughts of two passionate young people, trying to find their identities and life trajectories in the tumultuous early 1970s. By turns philosophical and playful, poetic and prosaic, idealistic and uncertain, pensive and erotic, this jointly-written memoir is a coming-of-age story in Israel after the Six Day War and in America in the shadow of the Vietnam War. The book is organized around the 258 letters the authors exchanged, a correspondence that takes readers back into a different age, half a century ago.
Conversations With My Soul
This Journaling Guide was created as a companion to the Self-Guide, Step-by-Step, Self-Pace Creative Healing Through Transformation workbook for caregivers. Begin each step by reflecting on a thought-provoking question and a writing excerpt by Donna, inspiring self-awareness through journaling.
Gesti籀n De La Ira Para Padres
Si es una madre o un padre que grita y chilla a sus hijos a diario y siente constantemente que est獺 al l穩mite, es hora de encontrar una nueva estrategia de comunicaci籀n que no s籀lo sea m獺s efectiva, sino que adem獺s no haga que su presi籀n arterial se dispare.Los ni簽os pueden ser realmente frustrantes.No les gusta escuchar, saben exactamente c籀mo sacarle de quicio e incluso parecen obtener alg繳n tipo de placer al ponerle contra las cuerdas.Este comportamiento puede hacer que los padres se enfaden.Desgraciadamente, eso no es sano para usted ni para sus hijos.Se acabaron los d穩as en los que el miedo era la herramienta de crianza preferida.Levantar la voz, o la mano, no ense簽ar獺 a su hijo las valiosas lecciones de vida que espera inculcarle.Pero, 聶qu矇 puede hacer en el calor del momento cuando le hierve la sangre y le sube la ira?Puede recurrir a Control de la ira para padres.En este libro, aprender獺 todo sobre la ra穩z de su ira, por qu矇 es perjudicial para todos los implicados y, lo que es m獺s importante, c籀mo dejar de lado su ira y ser un padre eficaz sin ella.Tambi矇n aprender獺 por qu矇 la ira de los padres tiene m獺s que ver con usted y sus experiencias que con cualquier cosa que haga su hijo.Adem獺s, descubrir獺 - Estrategias tranquilizadoras para ayudarle a superar la ira cuando la sienta incrementar- Herramientas pr獺cticas que necesita para transformar su crianza de forma positiva y probada- C籀mo hablar para que sus hijos le escuchen- Las mejores t矇cnicas de control de la ira para los padres- Precisamente por qu矇 y para qu矇 se enfadan los padres- Qu矇 causa la ira y por qu矇 es inevitable- Estrategias para relacionarse con su hijo de forma eficaz- Una mirada a las emociones cercanas a la ira que tambi矇n experimentar獺 como padre, y c籀mo lidiar con ellas- C籀mo la gesti籀n de su ira como padre puede ayudarle en otras 獺reas de la vida- Por qu矇 ser m獺s inteligente emocionalmente es un paso importante para todos los padres- C籀mo utilizar sus nuevas habilidades para ense簽ar a sus hijos a controlar la iraY mucho, mucho m獺s!Los lazos entre padres e hijos no se forman a trav矇s de los gritos y la ira, sino a trav矇s del amor, la confianza y la comunicaci籀n efectiva.Los ni簽os que crecen con padres que no aprenden a controlar su ira corren el riesgo de volverse violentos en sus propias relaciones.En cambio, los ni簽os que crecen en hogares tranquilos donde se valora la comunicaci籀n aprenden a relacionarse con los dem獺s, a gestionar sus emociones y a confiar en sus padres.聶Qu矇 versi籀n quiere que sea su peque簽o?Es hora de dejar de lado la ira y aprender a ser padres desde un lugar de paz. Si est獺 listo para descubrir las estrategias, haga clic en "a簽adir al carrito".
#SheWins 2
#SheWins 2 is an award-winning book in the category of Women's Issues (Non-Fiction) in 2022 from prestigious Next Generation Indie Books Awards. Domestic abuse thrives in secrecy and attempts to crush the spirit of its victims. But not all victims remain defeated. Hearing the stories of those who survived and triumphed can be a lifeline to those still trapped in abusive relationships - and an inspiration to us all. The response to Alisa Divine's first book, #SheWins, was moving and powerful. The book earned acclaim as an Award-winner in 2020 from the prestigious Next Generation Indie Book Awards. And more women wanted to share their stories. #SheWins 2 follows the same format as Alisa's first book. Each chapter begins with black and white portraits depicting the emotion of abuse. Each chapter ends with victory and full-color portraits to celebrate the victims' irrepressible spirits. Despite the atrocities the women suffered, they insisted on perseverance and overcame. To end domestic abuse, we have to expose it, shed light on it. Together - we must take responsibility, open the conversation, and provide education and resources. Together - we can encourage more women to stand up, speak out and get the help they need to survive, heal and thrive.
The Lost Boy
Imagine a young boy who has never had a loving home. His only possessions are the old, torn clothes he carries in a paper bag. The only world he knows is one of isolation and fear. Although others had rescued this boy from his abusive alcoholic mother, his real hurt is just beginning -- he has no place to call home. This is Dave Pelzer's long-awaited sequel to A Child Called "It". In The Lost Boy, he answers questions and reveals new adventures through the compelling story of his life as an adolescent. Now considered an F-Child (Foster Child), Dave is moved in and out of five different homes. He suffers shame and experiences resentment from those who feel that all foster kids are trouble and unworthy of being loved just because they are not part of a "real" family. Tears, laughter, devastation and hope create the journey of this little lost boy who searches desperately for just one thing -- the love of a family.
A Life Worth Dying For
A Life Worth Dying For: The Jim Mandelin Story, by Jim Mandelin with Don Rock and Alison Diesvelt, is the true story of a man, who endured a childhood strewn with daily incidents of sexual, physical and emotional abuse at home, and constant bullying at school; who survived years as a youth on the streets succumbing to the predations of pedophiles and to addiction; who did multiple stints in prison and was eventually recruited by a biker gang in prison for work as a 'debt collector on the outside'; who eventually became a physical wreck because of addiction, facing cardiac arrest at twenty-two and a near-death experience that changed his life forever. A Life Worth Dying For is woven with fleeting moments of kindness by relative strangers, which ultimately fused Jim with the will to live. This is a story written to raise awareness of the effects of childhood abuse and neglect, bullying and discrimination and how these circumstances so often create conditioning for criminality and gang membership. It is a real-life testament intended to deepen your understanding of what it is to be human, and of the power of kindness to affect critical change in our world.
Is this me? Am I her? The Path I Walked
Is this me? Am I her? is a chronicle of Pamela James Coleman's roller coaster ride of life events. Coleman will take you through the good moments she experienced as a child growing up, which were shadowed by drinking, mental abuse, drugs, and lies. As you read, you will meet family members who did their best to protect her. You will see how living around alcoholism influenced and affected some, if not all, of Coleman's choices. Growing up, Coleman always wanted the life of the families seen on the television. She yearned for a mother-daughter relationship. Neither was meant to be. Her doctor suggested visiting a psychiatrist, but the money was tight. Not to mention, doctor visits were not in the budget either. So instead, Coleman put pen to paper to express her feelings, and this book became a healing process for her.This book is divided into three chapters, sharing the good times and the bad. Coleman's goal is to show how an individual can go through the darkest times and still come through it stronger and wiser.As the conclusion of this book, book no. I, Coleman stand alone in an empty house, looking forward to finding herself and leaving you in suspense. Coleman continues to ask herself, "Is this me? Am I her?
The Good Husband Handbook Edition I
Satirical book is meant to make readers laugh, think, and most of all use common sense. In the words of my late grandmother, "common sense all too many times, is not common". These quick quotes and thoughts are daily reminders to use as men, that we can always be doing better not just for our significant other, but as growth as an overall spouse.
Into The Storm
Patty graduated with highest distinction from Grace University, earning a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies and Psychology as well as a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies. She is a licensed mental health professional and a licensed professional counselor. She was invited to present seminars on Christian Pastoral Counseling for hundreds of indigenous pastors and church leaders in both Mexico and India. Her training material entitled Paraclete, has been translated into seven languages.After the unexpected death of their 33-year-old son, both she and her husband, Dennis, invested the next year in mental health counseling from a licensed grief counselor. This time she was the client - not the counselor. As an avid writer, part of her therapy included journal entries as she expressed emotions of her walk through her grief. Her book is an accumulation of those journal entries.Other books by Patty include: - The Bathsheba Legacy- In Spite of it All- Living in the Yellow: Basic Pistol & Self-Awareness for Women- Concealed Handgun Permit Training CourseShe and her husband have been married 48 years and live in Lincoln, Nebraska. They lead a life group through their church, and have led a national sales organization for Heartland International, Inc. for over 45 years. They have six children and nine grandchildren.Patty can be reached at pattynun.whcc@gmail.com
Life, Reconstructed - A Widow's Guide to Coping with Grief, Finding Happiness Again, and Rebuilding Your Life
Find Hope and Recreate a Good Life After Losing a Spouse"If you are going through the devastating loss of your spouse, read this book. It will truly help." - Catherine P. Life Reconstructed is written by a widow, for widows and those who love them."This book has given me new feelings of hope and courage to move forward in my life in a way that many sessions with a grief counselor could not. I am forever grateful to Teresa Beshwate for writing such a profound and meaningful book that made such a difference in my life." -Nancy L. Are you a widow or widower struggling with grief and moving forward after losing a spouse? The problem isn't you. It's the grief that is changing the way your brain works (or doesn't).This book is written by a widow, for widowed people trying to navigate the darkness of losing a husband or wife. Many say that grieving the loss of your spouse takes time, but in truth, time, in and of itself, does not heal. What does heal is: Understanding that moving forward is not the same as "moving on."Realizing that there is no requirement to leave your spouse in the past.Knowing that you don't have to "get over it" but you can incorporate your loss.Learning how to carry your grief so that it isn't a burden.Finding your way forward in a way that honors your late spouse.Life, Reconstructed is your guide to healing your life after loss. It applies the cutting-edge tools and techniques of life coaching to the uniquely difficult journey of the widowed. It's delivered with depth and compassion from someone who has experienced your struggle firsthand.There is hope. There is a way to heal and hold on to your love. There is a next version of you -- a person you can become not in spite of your loss, but because of it. Life, Reconstructed reveals the way, on your terms and on your timeline."Who better to coach another widow than a widow herself? This book is a MUST-READ MUST-DO guide for building a new life...moving forward without your spouse. Masterfully written and superbly relevant." -Kathleen M Townsend, RN, C, widowed 1 year"Life, Reconstructed has shed a brilliant light on the path Teresa has so expertly navigated." -Roger Landry, MD MPH
The War for Solace
Brutality... Sordidness... Adaptation... Transformation... Freedom. Poet V.R. McKoy speaks out in bravery against abuse, and the resulting rage, vengefulness, and cold rebirth that can assault the victim even long after the abuse has ceased with her emotional, no holds barred poetry and lyrics. Unashamedly, she shares her experiences and journey, giving voice to those who don't have one.
The Great Deedee
Two brothers share their love and adventure with their best friend. The one and only teddy bear. The Great Deedee our best friend.
Joy in the Journey
This book is designed to support couples as they strive to be more proactive in their relationship. The activities are fun and focus on the needs of each person in the relationship. The challenge lasts for 30 days and has loads of reflection and proactively planned activities. Do the challenge with your partner or done by yourself to support the growth and development of your relationship.
The Day My Heart Turned Blue
The Day My Heart Turned Blue: Healing After the Loss of My MotherAfter witnessing her mother's death, Karla J. Noland struggled with the uncertainty of what life would be like without her. Then, while packing up her mother's belongings, Karla uncovered a collection of journal writings and prayers that changed her life forever. The Day My Heart Turned Blue: Healing After the Loss of My Mother was written for people reeling from the death of a parent and needing encouragement and direction to help them move forward. There are three parts to the book. Part 1: Picking up the Pieces, describes Karla's experience as she witnessed her mother take her last breath and the phases of grief she went through while being the executrix of her mother's estate. Part 2: In Her Own Words, emphasizes the power of journaling and displays the handwritten journal entries of Karla's mother, Eutrice E. James. This section describes how the journals gave Karla solace in her grief and allowed her to see her mother as a more complex person. Part 3: Give Yourself Permission, outlines Karla's healing process and the creation of her coaching business, Reveal Heal Thrive LLC. It is also a call to action for readers to begin their own healing process. Karla encourages others to journal their life experiences in order to uncover their hidden pain and heal from it so they can live life to the fullest. The Day My Heart Turned Blue tells the story of how Karla found the strength to turn her pain into purpose after losing her mother. She hopes her readers will walk away encouraged and give themselves permission to discover their own strength and walk in it.
Prayers of a Peaceful Warrior
"The hunt for a timely word, a powerful word, or a soothing word is what any and every reader of Minister Robin Ingram's book of prayers delivers in her maiden foray into authorship. Lessons learned at the knee of her godly mother translate into a glorious path through the twists and turns of a life lived with Christ at its center. Prayers of a Peaceful Warrior is a devotional that leads the reader into a depth of faith prompted by a voice of experience and perseverance in holy living. Ms. Ingram's book of prayers and inspired commentary is an excellent read and reread." Dr. P. L. Powell El Shaddai Christian Church, Philadelphia, PA
When the F Will He Text?
Did this book's title immediately grab you? If so, you're in the right place.Love. It's the most heart-pounding, thrilling, transformative emotion on earth.When reciprocated, it's the closest thing to unadulterated heaven on earth. But when it's not, it can feel like an upside down, inside out, backward, sideways rollercoaster. And when it feels like it's been abruptly taken away, the resulting pain can make even the toughest "mofo" on the planet fold like a house of cards. If you have ever felt out of control when it comes to your love life, this book will show you, once and for all, how to manage: - A man who doesn't text back (or text period)- A man who rarely calls- DMs (that go unanswered)- Anyone who leaves you in a perpetual state of limbo...so you are never again in the passenger seat on the ride of your (love) life.In this straightforward, powerful guide, Sara and Jacqueline deliver proven solutions to every woman who's ever asked the dreaded question: When the F Will He Text? Even more importantly, they clarify in no uncertain terms how to know if he's worth the wait.
Widowed With Kids
This book will help those going through a bereavement, suffering from grief, deep pain and loss. It will help you through your darkest time. You are not alone on this journey. Sharon wished there was a book like this to read when her husband died, as she felt so lost and lonely. Her husband had died and now she is a widow with two young children.Sharon felt like her life was completely shattered. How was she going to live without her husband, her best friend, her soulmate, and bring up her two children totally on her own?The pain was so deep that Sharon felt, she didn't want to be here anymore, but she knew she had to find a way through her grief for the sake of her two children. She felt totally broken and lost.Grief and death are the darkest, heaviest and most challenging emotion anyone ever has to go through in life. It's very difficult to know how to deal with the deep sadness, isolation and total overwhelm that it brings.Sharon lived in fear and sadness for many years. She found hiding from her grief wasn't working. When she started to love herself unconditionally and find a way back to joy and happiness, she then ultimately discovered who she really is, why she is here, and to fulfil her passion, which is to help you through your darkest journey in life.
A Beginner's Guide to Marriage
"Of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh" warns Solomon (Ecc 12:12). But sometimes, the additional nondescript book may just provide the little help you need, which you have been searching for in the whole shelf of books on the subject-- many of which are written by acclaimed authors.It is with this in mind that we offer this little introductory book on marriage. It is unlikely even to show up when you search for a book on marriage on Amazon or Google. But hopefully, some of us may find it useful as we embark on the journey together as married couples. This book is really a compilation of supplementary notes that the author, as a minister of the gospel, has issued to young couples who have come to him for counsel regarding their marriage, or who have asked him to join them in marriage. It brings the couple through various foundational subjects such as courtship, principles and purposes of marriage, roles of husbands and wives, the marriage bed, training of children, balancing between family and work and even divorce.It is not designed to replace or even to stand alongside the excellent books already written on these subjects. Indeed, it actually recommends these books for those who desire to study more deeply into them.May Christ, whose love for the Church, is one of the reasons marriage was ordained be highly exalted through this humble endeavour.
TLC--Talking and Listening with Care
TLC--Talking and Listening with Care is a self-help guide to help individuals and ouples communicate and resolve conflict effectively. This book first focuses on the power of words and communication fundamentals including: effective talking and listening, communication and connection, gender differences in communication, and processing styles. TLC then outlines three steps for communicating and provides a three-step program to help couples resolve conflicts. TLC includes exercises at the end of the book to help individuals and couples explore their communication styles and to increase their communication competencies and skills.
