Adult Trauma

A Solitary Man, a Lost Boy, and the Journey to Redemption In the serene wilderness of Northern Michigan, school custodian Buddy Robertson finds solace in nature’s rhythms and the healing simplicity of the changing seasons—from winter’s treasured collections to spring’s maple syrup production and the return of migratory birds that signal the forest’s awakening. Yet beneath this peaceful existence lies a past marred by loss and abuse—a past Buddy has long sought to escape. When Buddy meets Ben, a young boy grappling with his own demons, he is forced to confront the shadows of his ...

The trauma and grief of growing up in an alcoholic or addicted family create a lifetime of baggage. If you grew up in an addicted family, the dysfunction that permeated every aspect of your childhood may have seemed "normal", and you may not even realize the level of affect alcohol still has on your adult life - whether or not you drink. If you are one of the millions of Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOAs), the cost of your childhood pain can be unbearable. You may have learned how to "survive", but are you "living" your life?

Behold the Sheet From Shame to Strength: A Teen’s Journey Through Bedwetting, Betrayal, and Love Flora has always felt like a ghost in her own home—unseen, unheard, and burdened by a secret she couldn’t control: bedwetting. Growing up in a toxic environment where shame was louder than love, every morning brought soaked sheets and sinking hope. When she finally runs away, she’s not just escaping her family—she’s searching for healing. Her path collides with Lucien, a powerful Mafia boss with secrets of his own. Under his roof, Flora finds something she never expected—safety. ...

A fatherless life. A family secret. The summer that will change everything. Oliver’s plan for the summer is simple: hang out with friends, avoid emotional drama, and finally tell his mum he's leaving town for university. But then it rains. And in the middle of it—Lucy appears. She’s unpredictable, a little wild, and smells like chocolate. A flat tire and a Ferris wheel ride later, Oliver’s carefully protected world starts to unravel. He’s falling—hard—and it’s not just for her. Back home, his sister Harriet is determined to uncover the truth about the father they never knew....

They are gone, lost to another world. Tragedy has befallen our hero. How will he and those around him push through this? Strings are being pulled, plots are coming undone. Our monster's rage will be unleashed. What will survive? Nothing will ever be the same. Ragnarok is upon us.

Handle Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, OCD, Trauma, Eating Disorders and other mental issues and unleash the power of dialectal behavior therapy to give you and your teen the tools for emotional success. Let's face it: Feelings of anger, sadness, fear, or irritation are acceptable and can frequently occur in life. There are times, though, when it might seem as your emotions are taking over and dragging you along with them. To make matters worse, these overwhelming emotions could impair your performance, cause issues in your relationships, prevent you from accomplishing your goals, ...

Adult Sons of Narcissistic Fathers is a compassionate, informative, and practical guide designed specifically for men who are grappling with the lasting effects of having a narcissistic father. This book delves into the unique challenges faced by sons of narcissistic fathers, offering a safe space to explore the impact of narcissistic abuse on self-worth, trust, and the ability to form meaningful connections.

Collector's Full Color Edition is printed with full color photographs. Have you ever dreamed of leaving home and travelling endlessly? There have been so many junctures in my life where I thought I should write this story. Many times, I didn’t because I knew it wasn’t completely written yet. Other times I didn’t do it because it wasn’t mine to tell. Over time it became too vast and complex to explain. Incomprehensible. Unbelievable. Impossible. Improbable. Crazy. And then the part of the story that wasn’t mine to tell became something that only I could tell. In the years of this ...

When 16-year-old Amy returns home, she can't tell her family what's happened to her. She can't tell them where she's been since she and her best friend, her cousin Dee, were kidnapped six years ago - who stole them from their families or what's become of Dee. She has to stay silent because she's afraid of what might happen next, and she's desperate to protect her secrets at any cost. Amy tries to readjust to life at "home," but nothing she does feels right. She's a stranger in her own family, and the guilt that she's the one who returned is insurmountable.

This completed series perfect for fans of Twilight and the Mortal Instruments is a modern fairytale romance about a human girl and her true mate Dark Fae Prince. Slow burn romance at its finest. She'll get her Happy-Ever-After even if she has to fight the Queen of the Underworld for it. Hundreds of thousands of years ago, forgotten even to the long-living Fae, their world was broken, sending them into the shadows of the Underworld where they were twisted into monsters that could thrive on the darkness. Darkness is what they feed on, what fears them. Every prince born to take the mantle of ...

In the Dominions, the dead linger, violent and unpredictable, unless a bonesmith severs the ghost from its earthly remains. For bonesmith Wren, becoming a valkyr—a ghost-fighting warrior—is a chance to solidify her place in the noble House of Bone and impress her frequently absent father. But when sabotage causes Wren to fail her qualifying trial, she is banished to the Border Wall, the last line of defense against a wasteland called the Breach where the vicious dead roam unchecked.

If you experience recurrent suicidal thoughts, you’re not alone. Many people experience mild to strong suicidal thoughts at some point in life. For some people, the thoughts don’t last long; but for others, the thoughts can be cyclical and seem to never go away. If you experience regular thoughts of suicide, this 30 day mindfulness guide may be of help. This mindfulness workbook is designed to be a supportive and empowering resource for anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts. Whether you're just beginning to seek help or have been on this healing journey for a while, this program will...

Years after negotiating her freedom from service, a reluctant paladin is summoned back to duty during a period of perceived peace. Unbeknownst to Ophiera, a rising power is spreading across Tanvik and, with it, a growing sickness, leaving destruction in its wake. As if disruption of her quiet retirement wasn’t burdensome enough, she is also tasked with escorting a hapless diplomat across the sea. Reckless, smug, and frustratingly charming, her new charge challenges more than just her patience. As Ophiera confronts an unknown menace on the road, she simultaneously battles her suffered past...

Break free from the invisible chains of childhood and reclaim your True Self. Do you find yourself stuck in unhealthy relationships, people-pleasing patterns, or a constant fear of abandonment? These may be signs of unresolved emotional wounds rooted in early life experiences. Thawing Adult/Child Syndrome and Other Codependent Patterns is a compassionate guide for anyone struggling to understand the lasting impact of childhood trauma on adult behavior. Written by Don Carter, MSW, LCSW—an experienced therapist and author of the bestselling Thawing the Iceberg Series (over 8,500 copies sold...

From USA Today Bestselling Author, Suzanne Jenkins! A Manhattan surgeon travels to New Orleans to face the tragedies and secrets of her youth, leading on a journey to madness. Warning: Contains graphic descriptions of child abuse.Scroll Up and Grab The Savant of Chelsea Today!

For professionals, including psychologists, counselors, and educators, Rising Beyond Bullying Trauma is a valuable resource for addressing the emotional impact of bullying. This book is an invaluable tool to recommend to clients or use as a starting point for discussions about resilience and growth. By blending relatable storytelling, actionable exercises, and universal principles like self-love and empowerment, it offers a fresh approach to tackling this widespread issue.

He's the grump with a shattered past. She's the sunshine determined to put him back together—if his demons don't break them both first. I don’t do smiles. I don’t do team bonding, calendar shoots, or charity events. I play hockey. I stay out of the spotlight. After what happened, I learned two things: never get close enough to get burned and trust is just another word for weakness. Then Lily Thompson storms into my life—PR sunshine wrapped in floral dresses and relentless optimism. Her job? Drag me, the resident grump, into her world of photo ops and feel-good content. Her goal? ...

Childhood adversity that is severe enough to be harmful throughout life is one of the biggest public health issues of our time, yet health care systems struggle to even acknowledge the problem. In Damaged, Dr. Robert Maunder and Dr. Jonathan Hunter call for a radical change, arguing that the medical system needs to be not only more compassionate but more effective at recognizing that trauma impacts everybody's health, from patient to practitioner.

In this special edition of To Ashes, J.J. Rhodes has an additional bonus chapter and a bonus letter at the end of the novel. As well, there is a sneak peak of her upcoming novel, Lost in the Sea, at the end. Read this special edition to hear a little more of the story from Rowan and Asher, and get a glimpse at Mercer Sinclair, the main character in Lost in the Sea. Rowan Easton is the perfect teenager. She keeps her head high, she has perfect grades, and there’s never a hair out of place or crease in sight. However, there is so much more than meets the eye with Rowan. She keeps it hidden,...

The path to healing begins by going inwards. The path forward, paradoxically, begins by going backward. Our early experiences shape and mold the person we become, and when those experiences are filled with fear, anxiety, shame, and misery, what becomes of the adult? Whether you endured parental abuse, neglect, a home filled with conflict, or a mentally ill parent, there's no denying you can't come out of such traumas unscathed