Family Recovery

Lynn grew up the carefree daughter of a Miami undercover narcotics agent—until her dad snuck out of the house in the dark of night without a glance back. She never knew what happened to her father until she was in high school, and he was in prison for drug smuggling. By then, Lynn had developed a dangerous drug and alcohol habit of her own. It was the perfect setup for her to latch onto the only connection to her dad that remained when he was paroled from prison—cocaine.

Dana Bowman can't escape the lure of perfectionism, trying to be a flawless wife, mother, and person in recovery. When Dana experiences a short-lived relapse during the Christmas holiday, she has the startling realization that recovery is more than just giving up alcohol. In this funny and revealing follow-up to her best-selling book Bottled, Dana reflects on how we live in a society of excess, always pushing ourselves to do and be better. However, it doesn’t take her long to realize that self-care and getting over herself is the key to happiness.

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 ...

A story-driven, integrative, and practical book to help families heal from the effects of a loved one’s addiction and move forward into a healthy future.

Divorce is hard on kids. It can be really confusing when their parents stop living together. They may feel like they're the reason their family is breaking up, and that can lead to a lot of guilt and anxiety. They may also feel scared, alone, or angry.

I am a retired clinical psychologist whose forty-year specialty was treating substance abusers and their families. I worked both in private practice and in school settings. In the schools I frequently counseled both youthful bullies and their victims. The word “bully” fascinated me. It has gone through a mysterious evolution from its beginning in the middle ages. It originally identified someone as a “sweetheart,” but during the seventeenth century its meanings became, first, “fine fellow,” then, “blustering daredevil.” By the end of that century, being called a bully meant ...

"Dialogue and flow of the story are excellent." -- NetGalley Every heart is asked, at some point, to leave something or someone behind while it yearns and aches for a different outcome. Beebe Walker is pulled into a compelling story of lost and found. Inside, she’s haunted by a farewell that never came. Her mother abandoned her and her father without a word when she was sixteen. Beebe is surprised by a visit from her ex-fiancé, Vincent Bostick. He brings shocking news. Reluctantly, Beebe decides to move back home, to face the past and renew a relationship with her father. Time and again,...

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 Freedom Model for the Family is an approach for families dealing with a loved one who is struggling from addiction. It was written by the authors of The Freedom Model for Addictions and uses the same principles in a way that families can apply them. Addiction is not a disease, and it's definitely not a "family disease". Treating it like one has led us to the crisis we're seeing today. Treatment plays both sides of the fence. It labels addiction a disease, but then advises families to implement “tough love” and cut the substance user off. Can you imagine screaming at your son ...

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.

Did you know that a recent meta-analysis revealed Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) significantly reduces self-harm behaviors and improves emotional regulation in adolescents? In fact, 77% of participants in a 2020 study no longer met the criteria for borderline personality disorder after one year of DBT treatment.

Do you want to know your true purpose in life? Is there a disorder within you that you need to fix and find your way back to Jesus? "Be Strong" provides you the guidance to take away your worries. A unique opportunity to bring order and peace by Inspiring you to engage with God's word. Inside this Daily devotional for Men, you'll find: 365 Daily Devotionals that don't correspond to specific dates in a Year; they are listed as Day 1, Day 2, etc. This makes the book able to be started at any point in time. You don't feel out of sync if you start mid-year. Short 5-minute devotions to spend ...

This guide is written as a quick reference to provide the listener with methods of detachment, setting boundaries, and letting go with the substance abuser in your life. Applying the ideas within will certainly help you experience more peace in your life and bring about less tension between you and the addict.

Close Encounters, now in its Second Edition, is a comprehensive, compassionate and supportive guide to understanding the unique and complex nature of narcissistic abuse and the emotionally crippling syndrome that results from it. This groundbreaking book provides a complete roadmap through the healing process, into recovery, and ultimately to the freedom and happiness survivor's deserve. Listeners will find the most up-to-date information on the psychological, emotional and physical effects of NPD abuse.

In "Understanding Addiction: A Guide for Families," Jessica Hulsey shares her own family's struggles with addiction to help dispel myths and misinformation about addiction. Based on decades of research and experience, she offers pragmatic suggestions for dealing with substance use disorders, from understanding levels of severity and diagnosis, evidence-based treatment options, relapse prevention strategies, and resources for family members.

Take Control, Find Hope: Navigate Your Cancer Journey with Knowledge and Understanding.One myth of a cancer diagnosis is that the path from diagnosis to remission is set in stone. This is FALSE! With the right guide, you can navigate this journey with ease and tailored strategies. Since your diagnosis, have you been overwhelmed and drained by the whirlwind of emotions? You're not alone in feeling lost amidst the labyrinth of medical jargon, treatments, and the uncertain future that cancer brings. While many books focus singularly on medical advice or personal anecdotes, this book blends ...

RECIPIENT OF MAXY AWARD FOR BEST LITERARY FICTION AND READERS' FAVORITE AWARD FOR WOMEN'S FICTION When Callie MacCallum sews her first quilt after the death of her lover Jack Sebring, she doesn’t realize she’ll be drawn into a Sebring family battle between wife and daughter-in-law. She simply wants to fulfill her promise to Jack to visit their cabin in the West Virginia mountains, where their long love affair was safely hidden. Instead, her emotionally reminiscent trip becomes crowded with the two Sebring women, a grief counselor, and the massive role Callie assumes. She must speak for ...

Break free from OCD’s grip - Claim peace of mind and control over your life, even if past attempts have failed. Do you find yourself endlessly trapped in a cycle of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors? Are you yearning for a way out, desperate to reclaim your life from the constraints of OCD? Does your struggle often go unnoticed while you long for understanding and support from friends and family? If you’ve answered "yes" to any of these questions, take heart–your journey to clarity and freedom starts here. "The Imperfect Pursuit of Perfection: OCD and the Illusion of Control...

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 ...

From the outside, Seana Smith lived an enviable life. An Oxford graduate, a successful career with the BBC and Sydney’s Channel 9, a bestselling author, happily married. But behind this perfect life she had a secret: Seana was a drinker, and alcohol was slowly taking away her life, destroying her health, her emotional well-being, her world. With engaging style and wit, Going Under reveals the true story behind Seana’s lifelong battle with drink. It lays bare a confusing childhood of Scottish sailing adventures and also brutal violence from her bullying, alcoholic father.