Self Help Recovery

My aunt lived in that area, and we were taken there daily. I can remember her telling me I was special and that I would be a star someday. That I had to do everything she said. Listen, practice. My father was supposed to be watching my sister and me, but he would take us there and leave us with her. For part of that time we stayed with my aunt until we could get our own place. My father was supposed to be looking for work, but he would take off with my blood uncles every day, so it got to be that I never saw either parent for long periods of time. That would change on occasion when my ...

The Four-Bed Method: A Garden for Rebuilding When Life Doesn’t Go Back to Normal is not a self-help book pretending to offer quick fixes or miraculous turnarounds. It’s a deeply lived, narratively precise exploration of how real healing—messy, cyclical, and unglamorous—can unfold in the act of tending a modest garden. Written by a clear-eyed friend who doesn’t flinch from the truth, this book introduces the reader to four symbolic garden beds: Grief, Growth, Boundaries, and Belonging. Each chapter functions as both a literal and metaphorical inquiry into how to live alongside ...

Alcohol and You includes everything you need to self-diagnose alcohol problems and find the solution that is right for you. The author is a therapist working in public health, helping drinkers from all backgrounds. His research with hundreds of clients showed the best ways to overcome alcohol issues. In this landmark book, he passes on that knowledge to you.

She looked like the responsible one. Inside, she was silently falling apart. Some girls get to be children. Others are handed emotional responsibilities before they even know what peace feels like. If you grew up keeping the adults okay, swallowing your needs to avoid chaos, or being praised for “maturity” that was really just survival—you were never alone. And it was never your fault. This book is for the daughters who became emotional caregivers long before they were ready. With soft, piercing honesty, She Raised Herself in a House Full of Adults explores the wounds left by ...

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Have you discovered your husband’s hidden pornography addiction? Do you feel lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward? You’re not alone, and healing is possible. Reclaiming Yourself: A Healing Journey for Wives of Porn Addicts is your guide to reclaiming your sense of self, rebuilding your life, and reconnecting with your inner strength. It walks you through the healing process and offers practical tools to support your emotional well-being.Inside, You’ll Discover: What Healing Truly Means: Redefine healing as growth, not perfection, and learn to embrace the journey. Taking...

Whether you're sober curious, looking to stay sober, or want to stop drinking alcohol for good, this uncommon guide explores eight critical areas of life that will drastically improve when you give up alcohol.

Tired of being told to "just breathe" by people who’ve never had their group chat melt down at 2 a.m.? How to Get the Stick Out of Your Ass is the antidote to toxic positivity, Pinterest perfection, and emotional labor disguised as empowerment. Written in a voice that’s equal parts sharp therapist and fed-up best friend, this book is a survival guide for high-functioning women who are chronically over-committed, emotionally constipated, and sick of pretending they’re fine. This isn’t a mindfulness manifesto or another pep talk about work-life balance. It’s a call to unclench. To ...

A short, snappy guide written from one picker to another. Free from technical mumbo jumbo and gloomy psychobabble. For those who want to get straight to it. With light hearted humor and silly illustrations to make you smile in spite of your demons! Skin picking disorder is also know as dermatillomania, excoriation disorder, or compulsive skin picking. It usually manifests in the form of repetitive touching, scratching, picking or digging at one’s own skin. Basically- if it dominates your mind, stops you from doing certain things and makes you miserable in any way- then that is all the ...

Do you give and give—yet still feel invisible? You're the one who remembers birthdays, who shows up even when no one else does. The one who listens without interrupting, forgives without being asked, and carries everyone’s pain like it’s your own. You've been called “strong,” “dependable,” “so kind”… but inside, you’re exhausted. Because while you’ve been saving everyone, no one has been saving you. This book is for the silent givers. For the emotionally exhausted caretakers. For the ones who love hard but keep getting overlooked, used, or forgotten. If you've ever ...

Are you tired of feeling controlled by your nicotine addiction? Do you want to quit smoking but don't know where to start? 30 Days to Quit Smoking offers a unique approach to quitting cigarettes that combines mindfulness, meditation, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques into a comprehensive 30-day program. With this program, readers will learn how to observe their thoughts and cravings without judgment, identify triggers that lead to smoking, and develop strategies for managing stress and anxiety without turning to cigarettes. Each day of the program features a new mindfulness ...

From acclaimed health and environmental journalist Conner Ellison comes his latest self-help book about addiction and recovery! Whether, it be nicotine, caffeine, drugs, or alcohol, 10 percent of adults in the United States report having a substance use disorder at some point in their life. Unfortunately, the majority of people with substance use disorders never receive any treatment. Connor spent the last decade freelance writing for nature and health magazines. During this time, he was inspired by people who recovered from addiction and those who cared for people with addiction. ...

Retired wreckhead Catherine Gray, author of surprise best seller The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, is now in her ninth sober year and has learnt a damn sight more. This hotly anticipated sequel enlists the help of experts and case studies, turning a curious, playful gaze onto provocative questions. Is alcohol a parenting aid? Why are booze and cocaine such a horse and carriage? Once an addict, always an addict? How do you feel safe—from alcohol, others and yourself—in sobriety?

So you want to stop or control drinking and get your life back? Your recovery is not going to be easy. You are going to experience setbacks day by day. But YOU CAN DO IT! You can beat alcoholism - thousands of people have been able to self help, with or without Alcoholics Anonymous. For men and women trying to beat this drinking disorder, gain sobriety, tired of endless blackout episodes or failed detox attempts, this book will help. This is not one of those health or science books that lecture you about alcohol addiction or abuse of drugs. Instead, it is straight to the facts, well ...

The biggest obstacle to living the life you desire is you. Nothing changes until you change. There is nothing you can’t overcome when you decide to do so. This spiritual personal growth book of 88 short true life stories is about women who decided or were forced to leave life circumstances that were not serving them anymore. These disruptions in our lives are for our spiritual and personal growth. You will read traumatic stories of heartbreak, divorce, loss, grief, detrimental health issues and addiction, and how these women came out thriving on the other side. These mini memoirs of ...

Are you looking for clarity on how to heal from the emotional toll of narcissistic abuse and wondering what steps to take next? You see, reclaiming your self-esteem after narcissistic abuse doesn't have to be difficult. Even if you've tried self-help techniques that seemed to make no difference, The truth is, its easier than you think.

Address your cravings for alcohol and stop drinking with this guided meditation and relaxation program, from certified hypnotherapist, Joel Thielke. It's as easy as turning on the tracks and falling asleep! The Sleep Learning System is specially designed to work with your subconscious mind during your sleep cycle.

Are you tired of feeling like your emotions control your life instead of the other way around? If you're living with Complex PTSD from childhood trauma, you know the struggle of overwhelming emotions that seem to hijack your relationships, career, and daily life. While everyone else tells you to "feel your feelings," you're already feeling them—TOO much, TOO intensely, at ALL the wrong times. This book is for those who don't need to get MORE in touch with their emotions—you need to learn how to regulate them.What You'll Discover: 🧠 Understanding Your Nervous System Why your emotional...

You’ve done everything right—so why do you still feel like it’s not enough? You hit your goals. You show up. You succeed. But behind the accolades and checklists, you quietly question your worth. Even My Wins Don’t Feel Like Enough is a healing guide for high achievers who can’t silence their self-doubt—no matter how much they accomplish. Through honest storytelling and soul-deep insights, Sienna Thorne gently guides you back to a truth you may have forgotten: You don’t have to earn rest. You don’t have to prove your worth. You don’t have to keep striving just to feel ...

Award-winning film and television writer, producer and director David Brady's work is best known in Canada, but not stranger to U.S. and European audiences. He has been the President of four film and television production companies. All of his work has been critically acclaimed, including two Golden Globe Nominations for Best Foreign Picture, Best Actor. Productions he has produced have 7 Canadian Academy Awards, a Banff Television Festival nomination and nearly a dozen US Film & Video Awards. He has produced for such networks as The Disney Channel, Discovery, The Smithsonian Channel, TLC, ...