Loss Recovery

Divorce, death, job loss, financial ruin, a wayward child, an unfaithful spouse, drug abuse, prison time, betrayal, illness—suffering is intense, personal and profoundly life-changing, making us better and stronger or driving us to despair and hopelessness. The shock of radical losses can leave us in a spiral of hurt and pain. If this sounds like you, Disaster to Deliverance: 90 Days of Hope & Healing is for you. Disaster to Deliverance combines biblical wisdom and practical, down-to-earth advice to help you through this intensely difficult time. Dale J. Brown, PhD, a husband and pastor, ...

This can be the last weight-loss book you ever read. Finally, make peace with food and have a body you're proud of by drawing on the wisdom and grace already inside you. Replace cravings with calmness. Relate to food as a loving friend, not a feared enemy. In her own quest for freedom from compulsive eating and yo-yo dieting, Moran, once the chubby child of a diet doctor discovered the power of combining the principles of the Twelve Step Program with the gentle way of eating espoused by yogis and mystics, and now supported by cutting-edge nutritional research. The result: falling in love with yourself, your life, and The Love-Powered Diet!

A poignant story of loss and how a young mother picked herself up and found the courage to move forward in the search for answers about death, loss, and grief while foraging a new path in her desire to find joy again. Wendy’s life was forever changed when her husband passed away from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in 2009. She had already experienced a traumatic loss when her mother had passed away a year earlier, and now she was left with a one-year-old son and a new path that she had to forge alone. This is a story about the loss of her spouse and her journey to finding her way ...

Have you experienced a layoff? Are you going through grief from a loss? Are you a productive person who is now finding it hard to breathe on some days? Author, Vickie J. Maris, answered yes to those questions when she narrated this audio book on surviving a job loss and working through the associated grief. It is Job Loss and the Cutback Blues: A Journey of Grief, Uncertainty and Recovery After Being Let Go.

Discover the inspiring tale of how the author emerged from the depths of grief and despair after losing his wife. Follow his journey as he uncovers a newfound love for life, rediscovers himself, and unexpectedly finds a new and fulfilling relationship. Take your time to heal following the loss of a partner who showed you what love really is. This is true because, as men, we often focus on outward appearance or material possessions to attract new love, neglecting the importance of inner man and character traits. We frequently hold back from pursuing the right partners due to concerns about ...

You never expect it. No matter how long you’ve loved someone—no matter how many mornings you’ve shared, how many inside jokes you’ve collected, how many plans you’ve made—you’re never ready to wake up and find them gone. The Empty Side of the Bed is not just a book. It’s a companion in the silence. It’s for anyone who has ever lost the love of their life without warning—and found themselves staring at the ceiling, asking, “What do I do now?” This book doesn’t offer clichés or quick fixes. It offers honesty, comfort, reflection, and hope. Each chapter walks through...

You've heard the horror stories about drug addiction. Your eyes glaze over with half-hearted interest when you see the stats surrounding the "opioid crisis." You know you should care that 130 people are dying of accidental overdose every day in America, yet you just can't seem to muster the compassion.

No human being needs a definition of pain and suffering to understand what they entail. The most crucial question about pain and suffering is not “What is pain or suffering?” The most crucial question that demands a cogent and unambiguous answer is, “Why do we have so much pain and suffering in the world?” This is the question that has dogged mankind for ages. At the center of man’s frustration and anger with pain and suffering is the fundamental premise that God created the world. How could an omniscient and omnipotent God have created a world full of pain and suffering? What is ...

This is the 1st book in a series about a fictional City and its citizens called Manitou. Manitou is based on the northwestern Michigan county of Manistee. Drew had all that he wanted in life—a beautiful wife, a bright and alert toddler, a successful small business, and then tragedy took it all away. In a freakish accident, he lost his wife, son, and his own will to live. Money was no longer an issue, the insurance company settled in a huge way. Still he couldn’t beat the depression till he sold every thing and took a road trip that ended in his deceased wife’s hometown in northern ...

A story about a young man who must learn to heal from a tumultuous upbringing and grow into the man that would make his Mother proud.

Sparked by extraordinary experiences that occurred in her family when her father and her sister both died in 2008, Patricia Pearson was launched on a journey of investigation into what she calls "a curious sort of modern underground - a world beneath the secular world, inhabited by ordinary human beings having extraordinary experiences that they aren't, on the whole, willing to disclose".

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 ...

Tragedy, Trauma, and Loss in Teens and Pre-Teens: Healing the Emotional Wounds In today’s complex world, teens and pre-teens are facing unprecedented challenges—ranging from school violence and bullying to social media pressure, family instability, and personal loss. This updated and compassionate guide by Dr. Richard L. Travis offers parents, guardians, and educators a roadmap to understanding how young people experience trauma and how to support their emotional healing. With real-life examples, up-to-date research, YouTube and TED Talk links, and practical tools, this book explores: ...

What happens to our pets—and our loved ones—when they die? Miley Speaks answers this question and so much more. When Lisa Peachey lost her beloved dog, Miley, she soon discovered their journey was only just beginning. Through heartfelt sessions with gifted animal communicator Elizabeth Long, Lisa embarked on a profound experience that revealed Miley as a multidimensional being and spiritual guide. Together, they explored deep insights about life, the afterlife, and the invisible threads that connect us all. With curiosity and courage, Lisa asks Miley life's biggest questions, from the ...

Losing a guardian is one of life's hardest challenges to face. At the age of 14, I lost my mother to cancer. That early experience of loss and my journey through grief were the first steps towards a lifetime of studying the process of grief in order to guide people through their own difficult journeys....

Flight 3272 January 9, 1997. The day my life changed, but God brought me through. Forward by Dr. Byron C. Hayes Vanessa Davis tells of the true story of losing her husband, Geoffrey, on their 15th wedding anniversary in the only commercial airline crash of 1997. Her life could have resulted in anger and defeat, but instead she explains how she overcame her tremendous grief to a life of triumph. This is her inspiring story. Published by All Star Press - Books that Change Lives About Vanessa "Courageous, Strong and Anointed" best describes this powerful women of God. Vanessa Davis is a ...

Henry has never had a family, not one he can relate to, except for all the friends he left in back in L.A. All Barret has is family, and a combative one at that because they’re his ex in-laws who he feels has a right to see his daughter despite their periodic custody filings. What happens when this alpha starts bringing a new omega along with him to their family dinners? How about fireworks before forgiveness and the creation of a fun new family holiday? What does pumpkin soup have to do with anything? It’s not only a survival meal when Henry and Barret find themselves snowed in on a ...

The magic of Christmas can heal even the most broken hearts. When Maggie's Vinson's life is changed forever by an unimaginable tragedy, she flees to Peaktop Dude Ranch, high in the Colorado Rockies, where no one knows her and she can escape her past. For five years, she's able to put her secret and her feelings behind her, content to cook meals for other people enjoying their lives. Christmas is the hardest time of year for her, bringing back memories of the love she lost. Gary Anderson lost his wife to cancer four years ago. He's given up on ever finding romance again, but this holiday ...

Nestled in the serene town of Willowbrook, "Where The Red Rose Grows" weaves a tale of enduring love, the unexpected paths of fate, and the beauty of finding light in the shadows of loss. This captivating narrative introduces readers to Emma, a spiritual wellness coach and psychic, whose life is steeped in the intricacies of the human soul and the mysteries of the universe. When Emma receives a red rose, a symbol of an unbreakable bond, her world is forever changed. This isn’t just any rose—it’s a beacon of love’s resilience, a promise made manifest. As Emma embarks on a journey of ...

Through the darkness of her life after her husband’s suicide, Author Athena C. Shack embarked on a journey to healing, wholeness and restoration. In this book, she answers the one question asked the most from others who are hurting: How do you get your life back after a tragedy, trauma or loss has compromised your faith, destroyed your peace and shaken your confidence in God? Using personal experience, biblical illustrations/revelations with an engaging and refreshing writing style this book will help you get through a dark place and grow spiritually from it. Grace for the Journey will ...