Self Identity

A powerful, affirming guide for LGBTQ+ youth and the people who love them. In a world where being yourself isn’t always easy, Brave, Queer, and Becoming offers understanding, support, and hope. This updated edition of Dr. Richard L. Travis’s trusted resource empowers teens, parents, and educators with the tools they need to navigate identity, community, faith, and mental health in today’s changing world. Whether you’re questioning your sexuality, exploring gender identity, facing peer pressure, or just looking for answers, this book will meet you where you are. Inside you’ll ...

You know who you are, right? Of course you do, you’re you! But what if who you think you are is actually holding you back, closing off exciting opportunities that are right in front of you, and preventing you from achieving your best potential? This book explores the concept of self-narrative, or the stories that we tell ourselves about who we are and our place in the world. In this book, I explore how understanding our own self-narratives and challenging them can enable you to change how you think about yourself and open up those opportunities that you could be missing. Using examples ...

This is a book that explores some common identity issues with the view to provide some solutions and/or internal healing to the readers in order to help in the development of a positive self-image by gaining a better understanding of their existence and the Creator of their existence.

Inspire your teen girl to unlock her true potential and thrive in every aspect of life, even if challenges seem insurmountable! Are you worried about your teen girl's ability to navigate the turbulent waters of adolescence? Do you wish there was a way to support her confidence, personal development, and healthy habits while empowering her to succeed academically and in her future career? These concerns are shared by many parents seeking resources to help their daughters grow into strong, resilient women. This book is your ally in that mission. "Essential Life Skills for Teen Girls" provides...

When Nancy Friday began her research for My Mother/My Self in the early 1970s no work existed that explored the unique interaction between mother and daughter. Today psychotherapists throughout the world acknowledge that if women are to be able to love without possessing, to find work that fulfills them, and to discover their full sexuality, they must first acknowledge their identity as separate from their mother’s. Nancy Friday’s book played a major role in that acceptance.

A historical adventure book set in New York City during the late 19th century. In the heart of New York City, Victor Easton’s life is about to change forever. A wealthy young man, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to the thrilling world of Wild West exhibitions, where the line between adventure and peril blurs. When he seizes a moment of courage to ride a wild stallion in front of a captivated audience, Victor unknowingly sets off a chain of events that will unravel his family's closely guarded secrets and challenge everything he thought he knew about love, honor, and his own identity. ...

What if the greatest equation ever written was not one that explained the universe, but one that questioned existence itself? Elias Voltaire was a man who believed that everything could be calculated—every force, every motion, even human thought itself. But in his final moments, as he crossed the threshold of life and death, he found himself in a realm that defied all mathematical logic. Instead of nothingness, he encountered an infinite field of information, a vast and ever-changing ocean where knowledge flowed endlessly—yet he himself was dissolving into it. With no body, no form, and...

A Western novel set in the mountain desert of Carmichael during the early 20th century. In the rugged landscape of Carmichael, a fictional town scarred by violence and honor, Michael Marshall’s battle for identity is just beginning. Trapped between his uncle Quentin’s rigid expectations and the bloodied legacy of masculinity, Michael's world descends into chaos when an encounter with local roughneck Cliff Simon leads to a deadly act of self-defense. As he grapples with his own nature and the consequences of his actions, Michael embarks on a flight for survival and self-discovery that ...

The novel opens with Remington Sawyer meeting Cade Forbes and the group of men for the first time at a private party. He travels with them to learn who they are. He finds out that the men are more than nightclub owners. They are more than Doms & Submissives. They are friends. They are husbands and parents. Remi discovers identity is more than one aspect of a person's life, and sometimes other people get it all wrong. More importantly, the men help him to realize who he is and they give him a place to belong. They are the best of friends. They're all the family they have left. When an ...

Discover the twin forces shaping every thought you’ve ever had. Philosophical Dimensions: The Inner and Outer Self is your gateway to understanding the mind’s deepest mysteries. This unique 2-in-1 book brings together Internalism for Beginners and Externalism for Beginners, offering an accessible yet profound exploration of two revolutionary perspectives on human thought and existence. What drives your mind—your inner self or the world around you? Dive into the heart of philosophy to explore how your thoughts, beliefs, and identity are formed. From the quiet depths of introspection to...

*DANCE OF THE SEVEN VEILS* presents the grand overview for understanding your reality & liberating yourself from limiting perspectives, unconscious prejudices, & denials of the reality before you which would otherwise be obvious. The first volume answers the question, What is the real self? The second, What is the Divine Self? The third, What is Naked Reality? These three books are meant to open your mind to what you are standing upon in your perspective on life. They take you back, Veil by Veil & layer by layer, like an archaeological dig or a dance of Salome, to the foundations of your ...

Finding your true value and purpose begins with a simple but profound truth: You have been wonderfully made. Do you ever question your worth or wonder what on Earth you’re here for? The everyday pressures and struggles young women face and the feeling of not measuring up can be overwhelming. God planned your days before you were born and he longs for you to discover the life he created you to live - here on Earth and in eternity. Wonderfully Made is designed to be listened to in 30 short sections that help you discover your true purpose and significance.

Much is said in Christian circles about knowing God. But Christians throughout the ages have agreed that there cannot be deep knowledge of God without deep knowledge of the self. Discerning your true self is inextricably related to discerning God's purposes for you. Paradoxically, the more you become like Christ, the more you become authentically yourself. In this profound exploration of Christian identity, psychologist and spiritual director David G. Benner illuminates the spirituality of self-discovery.

Dear Diary, It Got Weird Again The Works of Mr. Joe This isn’t a diary. It’s a legacy stitched from the strange, the sincere, and the sentences that refused to stay quiet. Inside are fragments that became foundations—moments of insight, humor, heartbreak, and clarity gathered over years and held together by a single thread: the need to make meaning in a world that doesn’t always offer it freely. This collection speaks to those who feel everything a little too deeply, think a little too sideways, and laugh in the middle of their most serious questions. It’s for anyone who’s ever ...

There is one point that contemporary psychology and centuries old Eastern Buddhist and Taoist teachings agree on: if you wish to experience less suffering, you must change the way you see yourself. But what if the change that is needed is to let go of our selves entirely? What does this mean for those of us living in an increasingly self-obsessed and individualistic society? In this compassionate and galvanizing book, Dr. Tom Davies gently invites you to consider the basic elements that define who you are.

Matteo, an aerospace engineer, returns home after working on a recovered spacecraft, expecting a sense of accomplishment. However, an unsettling feeling gnaws at him, and he can't shake the sense that something is amiss. Despite a reassuring doctor's report declaring his health normal, Matteo's unease persists. As he succumbs to exhaustion and drifts into sleep, Matteo awakens to a reality beyond comprehension. No longer in his own body, he finds himself inhabiting the unfamiliar form of another being. Bewildered and disoriented, he discovers the shocking truth: his body has been hijacked ...

A reckoning with the way we choose to see and define ourselves, Self-Portrait in Black and White is the searching story of one American family's multigenerational transformation from what is called Black to what is assumed to be White. Thomas Chatterton Williams, the son of a "Black" father from the segregated South and a "White" mother from the West, spent his whole life believing the dictum that a single drop of "Black blood" makes a person Black. This was so fundamental to his self-conception that he'd never rigorously reflected on its foundations....

"Memoirs of a Disguise" is a rich Literary Fiction book set prominently in New York City and various locations during the early 20th century. The tale commences with the introduction of Kerry Mackintosh, a man burdened by his failing music shop. This plight leads to the fateful encounter with Horatio Bottomfield - a compelling stranger seeking employment, marking the inception of an intense and complicated narrative. Join the JourneyFollowing his hiring, Bottomfield embarks on a dynamic journey through the harsh realities of life in the early 20th century, filled with intriguing characters,...

Your Difference is Your Strength is a book for anyone and everyone who has ever felt out of place, misunderstood, or just...different. It’s the book for the kid who was too creative or too shy or too “weird” and who grew up into an adult who still isn’t quite sure where they fit in or if they even want to. It’s a book for you. In Your Difference is Your Strength, Kris Ferraro, author of Manifesting, invites the oddballs and underdogs of the world to stop hiding, minimizing, or disguising their differences and instead embrace them in a powerful new way.

Unlock the Extraordinary Within You! Are you tired of the mundane and yearning for a life filled with purpose and greatness? Look no further! "You Are A Divine Masterpiece" is your transformative guide to discovering the extraordinary potential that resides within you. Prepare to embark on a breathtaking journey of self-discovery as you uncover the divine masterpiece that you truly are. In this awe-inspiring book, you will: Embrace Your Unique Purpose: Discover the blueprint of your divine calling and unlock the path to your destiny. Become a Catalyst for Change: Tap into your innate power ...