Family Healing

Pierce and Daiya Jansen are about to face a Christmas like no other—one filled with unexpected challenges, undeniable love, and a journey they never saw coming. In this heartfelt spin-off of Something Different for Christmas, Scroggins weaves a tender love story that delves into the beauty and trials of relationships during the most magical time of year. With their faith tested and hearts stretched in ways they couldn’t imagine, Pierce and Daiya must rely on each other—and the true meaning of Christmas—to navigate the uncharted path before them. Rich with emotion, spiritual depth, ...

Join the family--Father Mouse, a lover of cheese; Mother Mouse, a singer of lullabies; Max Mouse, a collector of stamps; and Millie and Maizy Mouse, sweet little babies--as they search for the perfect home. What adventures will they have? Where will they live? What dangers will they encounter? With vibrant illustrations and a charming story, A Mouse Tail on Mackinac Island will capture both your heart and imagination.

In the picturesque Acacia, a sudden tragedy forces five siblings to face their loss and rediscover their bonds. Jane, the eldest, finds solace in her doting husband, Evan, and their two daughters, seeking the normalcy of their daily routines. Attorney Andrew, immersed in the legalities of their parents' will, grapples with the weight of responsibilities, balancing his duty to his siblings and the demands of his family with his wife Grace and son Thomas. Brendan, struggling the most, faces a double-edged sword of grief. With his wife Aubrey expecting twins, he's torn between joy and sorrow ...

Everything changed with the click of a shutter… the difference between life and death. Frankie Taylor has issues. Alcoholism, infidelity, and a divorce have plunged him into a pit so deep, he can see only one way out. But his scheme to end it all unravels after an odd chain of events involving a digital camera. Thwarted and bewildered, Frankie begins to reassemble the pieces of his carefully dismantled life. And God shows up… Cara Alexander is a teen intent on storming into adulthood. Her parents watch helplessly as their rebellious daughter slips away, leaving them reeling after ...

The adoption of a child is always a joyous moment in the life of a family. Some adoptions, though, present unique challenges. Welcoming these children into your family - and addressing their special needs - requires care, consideration, and compassion.

Step back from your problems, make sense of your experience, and rewrite your story. This book helps you achieve positive change and better outcomes by being the storyteller and the star of the story you want to tell. Part narrative therapy and Hollywood how-to, Blockbuster Living braids our love of filmed entertainment and its formula of success onto our daily routine of family, love, work, faith, and the big question always lingering: What do we really want? This is an invitation to think like a storyteller; clarify the past and build an intentional future that is harmonious with a truer ...

In this hypnosis program, longtime paramedic and clinical hypnotist Maggie Staiger combines calming imagery of a lakeside dawn with suggestions for healing, relaxing and remaining stable during the operation itself, and for understanding the surgery as a tool for healing rather than a traumatic event.

Are the complications of second marriage threatening the foundations of your relationship? Pick up this powerful guide for restoring your love. We all long for love and connection, but outside influences, past memories, and stepfamily adjustment make marriage especially challenging for those who were previously married.

When her six-year-old daughter found her collapsed on the kitchen floor, Rachel had no idea how much her life was about to change. A brain scan revealed a dark shadowy mass, a huge abnormal growth of tissue that, whilst benign, was still growing and would surely kill her. It was too big to operate on. It needed to be "managed", and Rachel had, at best, two years to live. Refusing to accept the bleak prognosis, Rachel was determined to stay alive.

Shift your perspective. Go from victim to survivor by understanding how intergenerational trauma works and taking active steps to end the trauma cycle. Family is often depicted as the cornerstone of existence, yet what happens when undercurrents of trauma, broken trust, and unaddressed pain run through yours?

What happens when an unexpected guest comes to visit? What if that guest moves in for a while? What do you feed 'em? How do you entertain 'em? And just suppose that the visitor is not a person, but a white-tailed Deer named Maxi? Listen to Ruby's diary to find out all the answers!

In "Hope for the Hurting Heart," Tim Sawyer takes readers on a deeply personal journey through loss, healing, and renewal. After experiencing the heart-wrenching deaths of his two sons—one at age five and another at forty-four—along with the losses of numerous family members across generations, Sawyer shares how he discovered hope in life's darkest moments. Through engaging family stories spanning multiple generations, Sawyer weaves together tales of parents, grandparents, siblings, and children who faced profound losses yet found ways to keep living and loving. From the impact of a ...

Up, Not Down Syndrome is a love letter and a map. Experience how it feels to think your life is over after having an unlovable baby. At first, the loss seems impossible to overcome. Alex becomes the author's greatest teacher. Love is stronger than fear. Everyone has gifts. The book consists of three parts: the story, the lessons that Alex taught the writer and Alex's perspective. Up, Not Down Syndrome is a promise to stay positive, no matter what: up, not down.

No two autistic children heal in exactly the same way. And in her new book, Jenny expands her message to share recovery stories from parents across the country, showing how each parent fought to find her own child's perfect "remedy of interventions." Along the way, Jenny shares her own journey as an autism advocate and mother, as well as the continuing progress of her son, Evan. Emotional and genuinely practical, Mother Warriors will inspire a generation of parents with hope.

"Beautiful messages of love, hope, and unity." "A how-to for living your life with compassion." "A seriously beautiful book about endings and new beginnings." Project manager Nancy Carruthers never met a project she couldn’t manage, starting as a teen and culminating in her husband disappearing 12 years ago and leaving her with a one-year-old and no explanation. But then an August weekend rolls around, Nancy’s mother has a stroke, and her ex shows up at the door saying he wants to get to know their son. Nancy doesn’t do overwhelmed. It’s never penetrated the walls. But one more ...

Decisions is the twelfth novella in the ongoing story of the Andersen family. Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. It’s only been months since her death and the four children she leaves behind continue to grapple with the shifting changes in their lives now that she’s gone. Disappointments she kept to herself are slowly coming to light. And the grandchildren she adored are struggling for answers that aren’t always easily found. Chris Andersen has always looked at life as an adventure and the unknowns just around the corner as ...

Healing from Within is your essential guide to mending fractured family bonds and embarking on a journey of forgiveness and understanding. This transformative eBook delves deep into the roots of family conflicts and paves the way for reconciliation through practical insights and actionable steps. Start by uncovering the common causes of family rifts, exploring generational patterns, and understanding the detrimental effects of misunderstandings. Learn the true nature of forgiveness, debunk common myths, and discover its profound psychological and emotional benefits. Self-reflection is key ...

Affirmations are powerful … IF you are affirming the truth in line with God’s promised blessings. The definition of affirmation is as follows: “Something declared to be true; a positive statement or judgment.” It is a means of influencing—of reinforcing—our own behavior or beliefs. An affirmation is simply a declaration of our fixed intent—based upon what we hold to be true—to succeed, progress, achieve, develop or mature in a preselected area of our life, profession or relationships. If you know that what you are declaring is true—without a doubt—you have only to ...

Six years ago, after an unspeakable crime shattered her life, Josephine “Jo” Chandler left home with no intention of ever returning. Now, because of her father’s illness, her family has asked her to return. Doing so will force Jo and everyone else to face not only that past but also the ramifications. “Sometimes you must visit the past to have peace in the present.” *Contains scenes of sexual and domestic abuse.

Do you struggle with forgiving your mother? Do you have trouble making healthy relationships? Are you looking for help to be your true self? This audiobook is here to help you heal and find yourself after dealing with a narcissistic mother.