Family Healing

A gripping and emotional short story, The Good Son follows Ethan, a man haunted by childhood abuse and the scars left by an alcoholic stepfather. After his mother’s death, Ethan is forced to confront the man who shaped his darkest impulses—and reckon with the kind of father he’s becoming himself. Spanning decades of trauma, rage, and redemption, this story explores the brutal legacy of violence—and one man’s quiet decision to end the cycle.

The story of Scarlett addresses the taboo topic of Christian women and adultery, giving those women who have been silenced by their past sexual sin, a voice. This bold adventure of an unsuspecting Southern girl next door helps women realize they should never say never. Christy Neal walks listeners through the darkest moments of Scarlett’s life, traveling the lonely road of failure and despair, to reveal that God can indeed take people’s ugliest messes and turn them into beautiful messages of hope, healing, and redemption.

Our relationships enrich our lives. Strong bonds with family, friends, and colleagues make our lives full and vibrant, but they can also be a source of distress or even trauma. Few relationships are perfect, and we often find ourselves let down by even the people we count on most; learning to navigate the challenges is vital to protecting our health and wellbeing. In this book the author presents a model for forgiveness that addresses how we either repair relationships when someone has harmed us, or how we move forward when relationships are beyond repair.

This guide by Dr. Lawrence L James, an expert in alcoholism and trauma, offers not just knowledge but a shared understanding of the lifelong impact of adverse childhood experiences. Drawing from personal and professional experiences, Dr. James delves into the heart of the emotional and psychological turmoil faced by adult children of alcoholics.

Timing is everything – isn’t it? When labor begins, the goal for most new parents is to get to the hospital quickly… but what if Mother Nature has other plans? What do you do? * * * This is a short story set in the Healing Hearts Sweet Romance series and does not stand alone. It should be read after Remember Peace and is a little bit of emotional tenderness dealing with relationships, childbirth, and that precious time that follows for the Tarrant family.

Studies conducted at Harvard Medical School recently found that suggestions given under hypnosis actually speed the healing of bone fractures. In this short, targeted audio, hypnotist Maggie Staiger uses hypnosis combined with imagery to enhance the healing of bone and joint injuries, to discourage adhesions, and to encourage mobility. Used in conjunction with standard Western medicine, this is an extremely effective hypnosis program.

Bestselling recovery author Karen Casey looks at stories of people who grew up in dysfunctional families and "the good stuff" that can, ironically, come from the experience. She interviews survivors who emerged from the fires of turbulent households affected by abuse, addiction, or other problems, and reveals how they came to process their often-harrowing personal trials and, against the odds, triumph over their difficulties—using skills they honed in response to their childhoods.

Janie Hunt's path to the true ways of life was shaky, beset with constant sting of rejection and cruelty from her parents. She was a teenager when she first set foot in a church, where her new best friend's dad was a pastor. Now, after graduating from college and still trying to find her path in life, it still pains her to think of her past. Bradley Bridges is a small town guy, well loved by his neighbors and friends. He didn't grow up surrounded by faith, and he didn't know that anything was missing from his life... until he met Janie. As the friendship between Janie and Bradley grows, and...

"Pride & Prejudice: Healing Division in the Modern Family" is a heartfelt exploration into the intricate balance between celebrating one's identity ("pride") and confronting ingrained biases ("prejudice"). Dr. Matt R. Salmon shares his experience growing up queer in a family and religion that condemned it. Drawing upon professional expertise and unique life experiences, this book offers a fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities that arise in families with LGBTQ+ members.

This is the story of a Canadian woman who was in the Advanced Training Institute, run by Bill Gothard, for fourteen years. The amazing thing is that she never knew she was in a cult until several years after she was out. That's what happened to Christine in 2014. She has spent the past nine years trying to deprogram and change the way she sees the world. Join her as she navigates the cult, goes through a divorce, finds out she was in a cult and subsequently has to unlearn all she believed to be true.

The ability of hypnosis to positively affect healing has been extensively documented in scientific literature. In this relaxing hypnosis download, long-time hypnotist Maggie Staiger guides the listener through a beautiful series of hypnotic images that utilize the mind-body connection to speed healing, activate the healthy immune response, and instill a feeling of calm hopefulness.

🌟 Kisses at Sundown: A Tale of Love, Healing, and Montana Cowboys 🌟 In the heart of Montana's sprawling Double Horseshoe Ranch, where love unfolds like the vast prairie, comes a story of two souls navigating the winds of change. "Kisses at Sundown" is the fifth installment in the enchanting Unbridled Hearts series, where romance ignites against the backdrop of rugged landscapes and untamed hearts. Meet Aurora Dupree, a petite and smart med student, who finds herself entangled in the charming chaos of ranch life during a Christmas break visit. Her heart is torn between the allure of ...

Randall Perry was tired of war, death, and seeing destruction around him… and was grasping at the unexpected hand of friendship extended to him. Life seemed to be full of chances, but he never expected finding one in Gretchen. Who was this stranger writing him an email? Gretchen Koch was a busy woman for a reason. Taking on multiple jobs to fill the empty spaces in her heart, she was still struggling silently. She desperately needed comfort, friendship, someone who could understand what she was going through after losing her brother. … And the wounded soldier’s innocent request came ...

Sophia has been determined to avoid all boys since she was little. Her whole world is about her schooling and has no room in her life for distractions. Will she ever find balance, or will she end up married to her career? Is her career choice what she really wants, or is she hiding her true self? Will she fight accepting her soulmate if she finds him? Or will she finally accept true love into her life?

She has two dreams, but can't have it both ways. What will she choose, and what will she have to give up to get it? Will she find her prince, or sing her way to the top? Will she find happiness, or will it all blow up in her face? Will tragedy take it all away? Can she heal her wounds? Find the answers in this next Girls and I book while we read Brittany's story, Eleanor's youngest daughter.

Because divorce or separation in cohabitating relationships is a family event, this book was written for both children and adults. Gently telling their children that they will be getting a divorce, a mother and father share their family story: the journey from their happy wedding day, through the conflict at present and into the near and reassuring future. The book's second half highlights important tips and insights for parents.

Was there more to life than hardships and healing? Brought up in the backwoods by a father dedicated to helping those less fortunate, Ria was a genius at fixing bodies but ignorant of life and relationships. Would Evan be the one to show her what made life bright and enjoyable? The third book in Triplets: Three Aren't One series by USA Today Bestselling Author Dani Haviland is a heart-warming story, sure to bring happy tears.

Love comes in all shapes and sizes—especially when it unearths a forgotten past. Abby Hayes arrives in Maplewood Hollow with one goal in mind—find a lost family heirloom and leave the small town behind. Driven and determined, she’s ready to prove herself as an expert in historical artifacts. But her search leads her straight to Samuel Thornton, a brooding, reclusive mountain man with a past as mysterious as the locket she’s hunting. Samuel has spent years protecting his family’s secrets and the land he calls home. When Abby shows up, digging into things better left buried, he ...

Alexis Black persevered through her mother’s death and her father’s imprisonment. And after escaping a long and abusive relationship, the college junior promised her foster parents not to date for at least a year. But when she meets an incoming freshman on the first day of their scholarship program, she feels the world melt away, as though it were only the two of them in the room.

In The Midnight Love Baker, single mom Claire finds hope again when a baking disaster introduces her to Marcus, a widowed architect with a guarded heart. As love simmers between them, faith, family, and forgiveness become the sweetest ingredients in a story of second chances and emotional healing in a small town.