Self Help Recovery

Trauma and Recovery is revered as the seminal text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a broader political frame, Harvard psychiatrist Judith Herman argues that psychological trauma is inseparable from its social and political context. Drawing on her own research on incest, as well as a vast literature on combat veterans and victims of political terror, she shows surprising parallels between private horrors like child abuse and public horrors like war.

She carried the relationship. He carried nothing. And now, she’s carrying the pain. This is not a book about anger. It’s a soft but honest journey back to yourself — for every woman who gave her all and was still left empty. If you’ve ever stayed too long, loved too hard, or silenced your needs just to keep someone from leaving, this book is for you. Inside, you’ll find 10 soul-touching chapters that walk you through the emotional weight of one-sided love and guide you toward reclaiming your peace, your power, and your worth — without becoming bitter or hard. ✧ Learn to set ...

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 still carrying invisible wounds from your childhood? Do you constantly seek approval, struggle with setting boundaries, or feel trapped in toxic family dynamics? You're not broken — but your past may still be holding you hostage. It’s time to break free. Break Free from Toxic Parents: Heal the Wounds of a Loveless Childhood is your powerful, compassionate guide to healing the silent pain of growing up under toxic, narcissistic, or emotionally unavailable parents. Whether your parents were controlling, manipulative, dismissive, or simply unable to meet your emotional needs, this ...

Learn how to easily put down the bottle and live a better life BONUS: Alcoholism Treatment Chapter - 5 minutes to quit drinking Millions of people every day suffer from alcoholism, so having a drinking problem is quite common. Alcohol can quickly become a hindrance to aspects of our lives, such as relationships and work. If your drinking has affected your relationships, work, or family life, it is very likely you have a drinking problem and need to seek help. This book can be a great first step in identifying and remedying your problem. To quit drinking alcohol you must first realize that ...

Have you ever found yourself weighed down by guilt—unsure how to let it go or even where it began? Whether it’s from mistakes, missed opportunities, or the impossible standards we set for ourselves, guilt can quietly shape our lives. In Letting Go of Guilt, author Marie Campbell offers a warm, gentle guide to understanding where guilt comes from, how to recognize its healthy and harmful forms, and how to begin releasing it with kindness. This mini book includes: The difference between healthy guilt and toxic guilt Why guilt shows up in our relationships, grief, and self-image Simple ...

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 ...

You thought he was your safe place. But somewhere along the way, he became the reason you stopped feeling safe inside yourself. This book is for the woman who gave everything to someone who slowly dimmed her light. You didn’t imagine it. The slow silences. The subtle digs. The confusion that made you question your own heart. You were loving him—but losing yourself. And now, you’re left holding the pieces, wondering when it all turned. In He Was My Safe Place. Then He Became My Trigger, Sienna Thorne guides you through the quiet unraveling of self that happens inside emotionally ...

Bestselling author and renowned Buddhist teacher Noah Levine adapts the Buddha's Four Noble Truths and Eight Fold Path into a proven and systematic approach to recovery from alcohol and drug addiction—an indispensable alternative to the 12-step program.

This book is an invaluable resource for individuals who are struggling with addiction and looking for a holistic approach to their recovery. It is also a valuable resource for personal development coaches who are looking to expand their knowledge and expertise in the addiction recovery niche. With its practical advice and insights, The Power of Change: Personal Development Coaching for Addicts in Recovery is a must-read for anyone who wants to overcome addiction and achieve a fulfilling life in recovery.

In AA they say that addictions will take you to hospitals, Mental Institutions and Prisons. It's true. They will. I have been in all of those places because of my addictions. But addictions are not responsible for the life I lead entirely, and certainly not responsible for the things I did. I may have used because I believe it solved problems, or to cover pain, but the decisions I made, I made because I wanted to make them. Because I chose to make them. This is about the life that I lead that took me down the path of addiction that ruled almost all of my life. Although my addictions were ...

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 ...

Living a sheltered life within ministry, as a child not wanting or needing for anything brought out a sudden curiosity as an adult. I was caught up in a whirlwind, spiraling out of control going from having everything to nothing at all. For fourteen years I lived a life of bondage and consumed by a stronghold called addiction. The addiction caused me to be in and out of hospitals, rehabs and psychiatric wards, leading to me losing my will to live. Suicide stood at the forefront of my mind. I was on the verge of giving up, but God held on saying, “Tracey what the enemy meant for evil I’m...

Mindfulness is the biggest breakthrough in treatment for alcohol problems of the 21st century. It changes lives. Yet, outside of formal treatment, the use of mindfulness for alcohol recovery is little understood. I have written this book to put that right and make mindful treatment available to anyone in an easy-to-use format, suitable for you to learn at home.

Are your emotions controlling your life instead of enriching it? If you've been told to "just feel your feelings" but find that your emotions are overwhelming, unpredictable, and destructive, this book is for you. When you have Complex PTSD from childhood trauma, the problem isn't being disconnected from your emotions—it's being overwhelmed by them. "Beyond Feeling" offers a revolutionary approach to emotional healing that goes beyond traditional advice. What You'll Discover: Why "feeling your feelings" can actually make CPTSD symptoms worse The real reason your emotions feel like a ...

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...

You’re not failing. You’re just exhausted from trying to be everything to everyone. This is your permission slip to let go. If you’re tired of holding it all together while quietly falling apart inside... If you feel invisible in your own life, constantly giving but never receiving... If you’ve forgotten what it feels like to simply breathe— …this book is for you. With gentle honesty and soul-soothing insight, Lena Hartley helps you break free from the shame of not being "enough" and guides you back to the truth: ✧ You don’t have to do it all to be worthy. ✧ You’re ...

Some cycles are hard to break. Forced out of an unhappy home at a young age, Dana S. Diaz swears to make it on her own and never fall victim to the same abuse she witnessed growing up. But that’s before she falls for Darren. It doesn’t take long, however, for Dana to meet the darker version of Darren—a narcissist who seeks to control Dana in every way. Despite her best efforts, she is caught in the cycle of trauma once again. But how can she free herself from Darren’s stranglehold? In Gasping for Air, Dana invites readers along on her odyssey of healing and empowerment as she breaks...

You’ve tried saying it gently. You’ve tried saying it clearly. Now you’re holding this book. You’re not trying to start a fight. You’re not trying to shame anyone. You’re asking for something simple: respect for your boundaries. If You Love Me, You’ll Read This is a short, direct guide for partners who struggle to hear “no” without getting defensive. It explains why boundaries matter, how they get ignored, and what real respect looks like in a relationship. This isn’t about blame — it’s about clarity. About keeping love honest. About giving someone the chance to show...

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 ...