Family Recovery

Listen to this book to gain secret keys to unlock a whole new world! Discover practical survival advice for those of us who didn’t receive empowerment from our own parents, for those with children already who want to be a better parent to train and sustain conscious future generations, as well as those of us working to raise consciousness and survive planet Earth, despite our own shortcomings, especially during these unsettling dynamic global shifts.

Abandoned by his mother at birth, Kevin was enveloped in a labyrinth of adoption, addiction, and child sexual abuse. By age 20, a shell of the boy he once was, Kevin succumbed completely to a suicidal lifestyle of drug dealing and prostitution. At 45, after many years of recovery, Kevin began a painful journey to uncover his origins, and the hopeful search for his mother. Dear Stephen Michael’s Mother chronicles the unfolding of these two stories.

Fighting the fire in the field is nothing compared to the fire raging inside. Brian Cook has served bravely as a firefighter for over 15 years. He loves his career, has a wonderful wife, two amazing kids and great friends who love and support him. Basically, he has it all. Until one emergency run changes everything. Brian can't seem to let go of the horrific event and begins to internalize it and other tragedies he has witnessed during his time with the fire service. As Brian slips deeper into depression, he begins to self-medicate and pushes everyone away. He now faces the biggest battle ...

***Award winner in BookFest Spring 2024 - Honorable Mention in Fiction > Literary - Coming of Age, Fiction > Women's - Fiction General*** In this touching tale, meet Kliff, whose life takes an unexpected turn when tragedy strikes, leaving young Dianne orphaned. With a pivotal choice ahead, Kliff steps into the role of surrogate father, and together, they embark on an extraordinary journey. Facing loss and adversity, Kliff and Dianne navigate the complexities of forming a new family, forging a bond that defies the odds. But healing isn't easy. Dianne, haunted by fear, struggles to accept ...

Autistic burnout is a common experience for autistic children and young people. This book, authored by a neurodivergent practitioner with firsthand experience as both an autism parent and researcher, delves into the recognition and management of burnout. It offers parents and professionals practical strategies to prevent autistic burnout and provides guidance on supporting those already in distress.

What does a mother do when after ten years of drug and alcohol abuse her son is faced with serious jail time? After all of her family’s attempts to save him have failed, is prison the only solution? She takes on the challenge to travel 1,300 miles to be with him when he is taken into custody. To bear witness to his downfall, to be present, to love him. But must she accept the fate that awaits him? This is a mother’s tale. A true story, told through her eyes, of her journey to save her son, who did not want to be saved.

Tired of codependency? Would you like to master your relationships and be free? A practical solution is at hand! I’m very familiar with this issue, because for a long time, I’ve been struggling to be free in my own life (only to find myself saying “yes”, once again, to people using me as their own supply).

Simple, imaginative activities and expressive therapies designed for caregivers to engage and connect with people living with dementia. Finding the creativity in the journey through dementia is a challenge millions of people face. One in three Americans knows someone with the disease. This practical book offers caregivers hands-on ideas for meaningful, creative activities they can do with their patients, family members, or friends who have dementia.

Are you drowning in commitments you never wanted to make? From the boss who "just needs one more thing" at 5 PM Friday to the friend who assumes you'll babysit (again), your life is probably full of people who mistake your kindness for weakness. Meanwhile, your calendar is bursting, your stress levels are through the roof, and that little voice in your head keeps whispering, "When is it MY turn?" Good news: It can be your turn right now. In this refreshingly honest and laugh-out-loud funny guide, recovering people-pleaser Jordan Taylor shows you how to reclaim your time, energy, and sanity ...

PLEASE NOTE: You DON'T need a Kindle to buy this book. It's available for immediate reading with your Amazon virtual cloud reader. A book that actually teaches you how to get through your divorce? Updated and Expanded 2nd Edition on March 11th, 2016! Yes - You really can find your way with this essential guide! In Divorce: Common Mistakes and How to Protect Your Money, Children, and Future - Divorce and Children, Parenting and Divorce & Family Problems, you'll be taken through a step-by-step process on how to get through this difficult time with your head held high! You don’t need a ...

Who do you trust when everyone wants you dead? A childhood tragedy launched Megan Trotter on a drug and alcohol induced downward spiral. Still, she never expects her twenty-fifth birthday to end with a literal bang. Now she must figure out if the man who saved her life is also the one who tried to end it, and who he is working for. When a loved one from her past resurfaces, will Megan survive long enough to beat the odds and get her old life back? With a sloppily-written note her only clue, Megan finds herself in a race against time, and the killer that's closing in.

Feeling overwhelmed by today's parenting challenges in a world abundant with substances? Are you searching for ways to fortify your child against temptation? Would you recognize the signs of substance use? Navigating the complexities of modern parenting in an era where substance abuse is no longer an anomaly but a reality, it's imperative to be well-armed. The omnipresent specter of substance abuse looms, threatening to undermine the stability and well-being of families everywhere.

Children are what divorcing spouses say they are most concerned about, but they usually don't act upon that thought. Here, Sam Margulies lays out a plan to protect children from being injured in the divorce process. The first step is to view the client as a family, which includes all members and prospective mates, rather than as plaintiff or defendant. This audiobook is a must listen for divorcing couples with children. It is also a great listen for friends and family of divorcing couples who wish to help the family stay on track.

Centered around multi-million dollar stakes and a series of nationally televised poker tournaments, Fading Hearts on the River offers a story of odds - the odds of a newborn surviving severe jaundice, the odds of Congress passing a law that renders one's online gambling income inaccessible, the odds of drawing the right card on the turn or the river.

While leading a double life would seem to be the exclusive domain of psychopaths and undercover agents, thousands of 'regular people' keep extraordinary secrets from those closest to them. Duped is an investigation of compulsive liars - and how they fool their loved ones - drawing on Abby Ellin's personal experience. From the day Abby went on her first date with The Commander, she was caught up in a whirlwind. Within five months he'd proposed, and they'd moved in together.

Tina Lee is fresh out of jail and trying her level best to make it on her own. Returning home late from work, Tina discovers an abandoned puppy, skin and bones and blind. Timmy Li is the Rattlers’ star young pitcher and he’s wary of women making moves on his billionaire father who’s newly single. When he discovers Tina palling around with his dad, he’s determined to derail her—by dating her. When Timmy rescues Tina from a gang of abusive men, he has a hard time hating her—especially since she has a soft spot for Donut, the blind double dappled dachshund puppy. Besides, she’s ...

As Chris’s home life deteriorates and he descends into an abyss, he’s showing up for high school finals so high he can’t even remember his locker combination. While other kids are having Thanksgiving dinner, Chris is chasing his drunk mom down the sidewalk of a strip mall, trying to take her to rehab. He’s winning a cruise to the Bahamas, drinking and pretending to be in his twenties to hook up with someone much older. Bad decisions and misadventures abound when Chris tries his best to be “normal” having no idea how.

As Jen Morel’s business thrives, her every day world seems to be closing in. She’s needed as her friends face challenges and she’s happy to be there. But she feels spread thin. Coping with discord is a skill she’s acquired through trials of her own. She’ll need the calm and level head more often than she realizes. Helping Audie get ready for the birth of her child is a full time job as the young woman is terrified of the process – from the actual birth to the raising of the child. Of course Jen knows that everything will work out perfectly, but helping Audie to get there is a ...

Patricia Byrnes's life began with being reared by deaf parents during an era when the deaf community was shunned rather than supported. Poverty, alcoholism, incest, and poor parenting were the underpinnings of Patricia's life, leading to her own issues with alcohol. Eventually, with a 12-step recovery program, her life became a powerful, positive example to others.

Grace and goodness light the way in this inspirational, contemporary story of loss and forgiveness. Paul Richmond's life changed in an instant when his wife and seven-year-old daughter died in a car accident. He struggles to move forward with this huge change. As his two-year sobriety anniversary approaches, he knows he's on the edge of a relapse. Then he meets Hannah, who is planning a fundraiser for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, featuring one of his patients. Life begins to take on new meaning. He takes a sabbatical from work as a doctor and helps on his in-law's farm to get ...