Family Healing

People across the globe fall victim to challenging relationships, but that doesn't mean you have to stay a victim. You are more powerful than you realize—you just need to know where to direct your energy.

Katana longs for a family—people she can love who will love her back and teach her new and interesting things. Unfortunately, the first family to take Katana home brings her back to the shelter, where she feels lonely and abandoned. Then, Katana meets Ashley and Jacky! They teach Katana many lessons, and Katana reciprocates, teaching them many lessons in return.

Most of us are only starting to become aware of how our foundational years contribute to who we are today. Our childhood environment shapes the foundation for our sense of self, how we feel about the world, and how we relate to others. If we experienced trauma or dysfunction along the way, it likely disrupted the pathways to these fundamental structures. Understanding our trauma is not about blame, but about understanding, learning, and growing. In most cases, our caregivers did the best they could with the tools they had, often while dealing with external or internal stressors as well.

A New York Times number-one best-seller, In an Instant is a heartfelt true account of the tragedy that nearly took the life of ABC news anchor Bob Woodruff - and of the subsequent recovery that proves miracles do exist. Lee and Bob Woodruff themselves tenderly narrate this harrowing, yet ultimately redeeming, journey of devotion and hope.

Life was never promised to be a consistently smooth, warm and breezy day on the beach. When things get tough that's when we tap into those church sermons and hymns that taught us how The Lord would be with us through it all, how nothing comes as a surprise to Him, and he has instilled in us everything we would need to carry on through life’s lowest valleys. Also, how to praise Him through the good and the bad, because ALL things work together for those that love the Lord! However, what happens when life just gets overwhelming and the bad days and trials seem to overpower everything we ...

Forgiveness allows open wounds to heal properly, and the scar left behind serves as a reminder, the memory of the event. Without forgiveness, the wound remains open for many individuals, often lasting a lifetime. This open wound continues to hurt, and over time, it fills with filth and foulness. It becomes infected, affecting the way we make decisions going forward. The absence of forgiveness is like the chains that keep a person shackled to the wall of pain. Forgiveness releases us from that wall. While we may still carry the marks on our wrists and ankles from those chains, they are ...

Missy Houghton hopes to defy the odds while marrying young, but ends up with a failed marriage when Chuck breaks her heart once again. In the midst of her divorce she loses her father to cancer, and now everything in her life feels broken. At her lowest point she meets Frank, a Christian man at her church, and he restores some of the faith she had lost in herself. Though reluctant to begin another relationship, they become close friends and she decides to give love one last chance. Soon drama with Franks's ex overwhelms her and she regrets committing her heart to another man. At the same ...

One look at Grant Riggins standing in my bakery looking at me like I'm his last meal is enough to know I'm in way over my head. He's relentless in his pursuit. The kind of man I could get lost in. But Grant makes me wish for things I can't have. I've finally got my life back. The last thing I need is to fall for the first man to give me a second glance, even if he does seem sincere in his efforts to win me over.

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 ...

More than just a book full of the latest information, this is a dynamic, interactive, and personalized journey of recovery for those impacted by adverse childhood experiences (ACES). Finally, they can put their past behind them where it belongs! For those who have grown up in a family with addiction, mental illness, or other adverse childhood experiences (ACES), the heartache and pain doesn't end when they grow up and leave home.

In Shadows of Sobriety, Keith Burton pulls back the curtain on his journey through a childhood marked by alcoholism, family dysfunction, and emotional scars that lasted a lifetime. Raised in a household where love was often confused with pain, Keith reflects on his relationships with an alcoholic father and a controlling mother, and how their struggles set the stage for his own battles with identity, faith, and a fractured family legacy.

There are moments in life when the world stops, and with it, your heart. When you lose someone you loved deeply, the pain is indescribable—a hollow ache that consumes your every thought, leaving you stranded in a sea of grief. The weight of your sorrow can feel unbearable, and the silence that follows can be deafening. In these moments, it’s easy to feel like you’re alone, REFLECTIONS FROM THE SOUL grief recovery handbook is a path forward, a source of comfort to help you find happiness after loss and reclaim peace in the chaos. Through our healing book, you will find the space to ...

What I Hope for You is the story of a grandmother's life hopes for her grandchild: a combination of wishes for happiness, strong character, and a life of excitement, blessings, and an everyday feeling of magic.

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.

Fairytale romances can’t happen in real life. Or can they? It’s love at first sight when reclusive inventor Jesse Buckley meets unemployed music teacher Bronte, moonlighting as a take-out delivery driver. Okay, so splattering guacamole and sour cream over them both wasn’t the best way to impress the woman he hopes to make his wife, but from here on the only way is up, right? Still, maybe offering her a job as his chauffeur and personal assistant wasn’t one of his best ideas. It means he’ll see her almost every day, sure. It also means, as one of his employees, she’s out-of-...

Positive Self-Parenting Solutions is made for teenagers struggling and dealing with depression. It begins by emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and healing the post-traumatic stress in one's life and the numerous benefits.

He’s grumpy, filthy rich, and so damn tempting… I should hate him. But every time he looks at me, I lose my mind. Cole Harrison thinks he can waltz into Cedar Falls, flash his checkbook, and take over my family’s inn. I don’t care how tall, dark, and broody he is—I’m not letting that happen. I should despise him for trying to take my family’s legacy. Instead, I’m losing myself in his bed. Developers start sabotaging me and my ex shows up spreading lies. My life is unraveling and Cole is suddenly the only person I can trust. His touch is fire, his kiss is addictive, and his ...

Nikki and Kyle Sebastian have a loving and healthy marriage. It’s only missing one thing they want—children. When the couple is diagnosed with “unexplained infertility” and endures several failed rounds of IVF, Kyle, for both their sakes, is unwilling to bury them deeper in emotional and financial debt. Desperate to have a baby, Nikki betrays Kyle’s trust in an attempt to try IVF one more time. The choice fractures their once-stable union. Now burdened with suspicion, resentment, and further grief, their little family is falling apart.

"Expanding Horizons" The second book in the Oakbrook Faithful Heart Christian Romance Series— A Wedding, A Mother's Return, and A Journey of Faith: Can Love Heal All Wounds? In “Expanding Horizons,” the second book in the “Oakbrook Faithful Hearts” Christian Romance series, Sarah and Michael's wedding day should be perfect—a celebration of love, faith, and new beginnings. But when Michael's estranged mother appears unexpectedly, long-buried emotions resurface, threatening to disrupt their union. Faced with the complexities of forgiveness and healing, Sarah and Michael must ...

Meet Patrick Butler and Melyssa Fleming, a dynamic brother-sister duo juggling parenthood, thriving careers, active volunteerism, podcasting, and now, writing. In The Bond We Share, they open up about their upbringing in the Midwest, where their parents’ decision to adopt Melyssa initially brought joy, but later faced challenges due to extended family dynamics and mental health struggles. The siblings were abruptly separated during their formative years, disrupting the foundation of their sibling bond.