Family Healing

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.

He’s her small-town ex. She’s his biggest what-if. Can a neglected orchard and a little cider magic give them a second chance at love? Desirae Lane never planned to return to Cedarwood Valley. But when her glittering city career crumbles, she’s forced to confront the overgrown orchard—and the heartbreak—she left behind. Selling her grandmother’s farm and escaping small-town gossip seems simple enough… until she runs into Cole Carter. Cole has always been the one that got away—or rather, the one who pushed her away. Now, the ruggedly handsome farmer-next-door is determined to...

The first time Dieter Schmidt meets Mad Maggie is at a blockade on a logging road. He’s there to threaten the local First Nations band with court action if they don’t allow his client’s heavy equipment access to Deadman’s Island. Maggie emerges from the forest, but rather than chastise the lawyer for his part in trying to replace this unique ecosystem of magnificent old-growth trees with a housing development, she gives him an ultimatum. She will cure his yet-to-be-diagnosed terminal cancer if he saves the trees. Dieter dismisses Maggie's prediction as the delusions of someone ...

Adam Cox and Rex Conner, the brother and uncle of Lori Daybell, have had their family torn apart by Lori's lies, which ultimately cost at least four innocent people their lives.

"Estrangement, Healing for Mothers & Daughters" is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the intricate dynamics between mothers and daughters, offering a compassionate and insightful guide to navigating the turbulent waters of estrangement. With raw vulnerability and profound wisdom, author Jodi LaRae Cunningham takes readers on a transformative journey, unraveling the complexities of fractured relationships and providing a roadmap toward healing, self-discovery, and hope for reconciliation with self and others. Through captivating storytelling and practical strategies, this book ...

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.

Hot Springs National Park Travel Guide: Discover the Healing Waters, Historic Landmarks, and Outdoor Adventures of America's Oldest National Park Immerse yourself in the unique charm of Hot Springs National Park, where history, healing, and natural beauty converge. This comprehensive travel guide offers everything you need to plan the perfect trip to one of the most distinctive and accessible national parks in the United States. From the historic bathhouses of Bathhouse Row to the scenic trails of the Ouachita Mountains, you’ll discover how this legendary destination continues to ...

When a sweet, curvy woman is matched with a guarded single dad, love feels within reach—but so do their insecurities. Laurel is ready for a fresh start after a toxic relationship that left her doubting her own worth. Tired of men who don’t see beyond her curves, she takes a chance on the True Curves Matchmaking Agency. Laurel dreams of finding someone who will treasure her for her kindness and loyalty, not just her looks. What she didn’t expect was to be paired with Noah—a quiet, devoted single dad with shadows of his own. Since losing his wife, Noah’s entire world has revolved ...

What happens when there’s a new member to the Wilkes family? Little Aurora is asking that very same question as she’s faced with the impending arrival of a new baby between her mother and her stepfather. Will she be replaced? Will they love her as much? *** This is a short story set in the Healing Hearts Sweet Romance series and does not stand alone. It should be read after Remember Love and is a little bit of emotional tenderness dealing with relationships, childbirth, and that precious time that follows for the Wilkes family.

Where do you turn when the past comes to call? Cara Alexander wants to live life on her terms, but her paltry attempts at adulting have left her world a mess. Those around her think if she returned to the faith of her childhood and let God be in control, all would be well. She's not convinced. God proved Himself untrustworthy during the most tragic event of her life. Why would she believe His empty promises and supposed plans now? She’s just fine on her own. Except she's not. Her struggles with self-defeating behavior, bad choices, and debilitating fear bring consequences beyond her ...

NAVIGATING THE COMPLEX AND COMPLICATED JOURNEY: MARRIAGE I SEPARATION I DIVORCE I PARENTING WITH RESILIENCE & GRACE Are you facing the challenges of marriage, separation, or divorce? Are you navigating the complexities of co-parenting or single parenting? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to go through it without guidance. Navigating the Complex and Complicated Journey: Marriage I Separation I Divorce I Parenting with Resilience & Grace is your essential roadmap to overcoming the obstacles and embracing the journey with strength and confidence. Unlock the Secrets to Thriving Amidst ...

What do you do when the silence you inherited becomes the silence you're passing down? John was a faithful husband, hard-working father, and respected churchgoer. But beneath the surface, he carried an emotional wound that was never addressed: a quiet, generational pain passed down from a father who never said “I love you,” never asked how he was doing, and never showed up emotionally. Now, years later, John finds himself repeating the same patterns with his own adult children—distant, disconnected, and drowning in regret. Inheritance of Silence: A Father’s Fight to Break the Cycle ...

The Secrets of the Psalms: The Life-Changing Power of Heartfelt Prayer Tucked in the powerfully woven layers of the Bible are divine secrets for victorious living. Interestingly, the book of Psalm has been one vital go-to section for many. It is widely read and often quoted by Jesus more than any other book of the Bible. For thousands of years, men and women have made it a wonderful companion that possesses wisdom applicable to every human situation. These Secrets Of The Psalms, would help those who seek God to solve everyday problems, achieve higher states of consciousness, gain material ...

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 ...

What if you could truly understand your child? For Patricia Miller, a mother on a mission, her son Ethan would have the baseball career she'd mapped out. But he was pulling away, their connection frayed by unspoken truths and the weight of her ambition. She feared she was losing him, but had no idea how to stop. Until an old, forgotten baseball unleashes an impossible magic. Patricia awakens in her son's teenage body, while Ethan himself has vanished. Now, the life she so fiercely controlled is controlling her. From disastrous physics tests to the startling reality of Ethan's secret dreams,...

In Trauma Proof, Benjamin Perks argues that it must be, and that we can tackle it as a public health problem like COVID-19, by 1) making sure everyone is aware of the risk; 2) preventing transmission; and 3) opening pathways to healing. Perks shows we have the tools to make these three things happen, and the evidence to show they work.

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.

“Family Mobbing” is a strategic process of power and control. When daughters are mobbed, they’re not just shunned, attacked, or slandered: they’re also subjugated by a system of family rules that reinforces patriarchal oppression. What makes mobbing so insidious—and so under-reported—is that here, family itself is the site of violence, trauma, and shame.

Todos tenemos antepasados sabios a quienes podríamos invocar para recibir apoyo y sanación. Lograr una conexión consciente con estos antepasados nos permite transformar legados familiares dañinos en bendiciones, además de impulsar la buena salud, una alta autoestima, claridad de propósitos y mejores relaciones con los parientes vivos.

One morning, Jenny McCarthy sensed something was wrong and ran into her two-year-old son Evan's room to discover he was having a seizure. In that moment, Jenny was thrust into the midst of a medical odyssey. After numerous misdiagnoses and many harrowing, life-threatening episodes, Evan was finally diagnosed with autism. Jenny didn't know what to do next and found herself alone, without any resources except for her determination to help her son.