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Discover the Raw and Hidden Truth Behind the MusicIn her gripping memoir Reason to Sing, Kelita Haverland pulls back the curtain on shocking truths behind her vibrant public persona. Known for her country music hits and unforgettable comedic characters, Kelita's life has been a rollercoaster of heartbreak, resilience, and redemption. "It's taken me over twenty years to get this thing right," Kelita confesses. With raw honesty, she exposes scandalous family secrets and the emotional turmoil that shaped her life.

"Late Night Thoughts" is a haunting journey through the depths of mental illness, exploring the raw emotions and turbulent thoughts that accompany conditions like depression and eating disorders. The collection begins with the subtle whispers of despair, gradually intensifying as the weight of depression settles in. As you listen, the poems delve into the complexities of living with mental illness, highlighting the struggles of self-harm, purging, and overdosing.

The world has been indoctrinated with the false notion that narcissism is the result of a bad childhood. It’s as if narcissists have been granted immunity from responsibility. Mental health professionals - and the general public alike - seem more than willing to offer narcissists a perfectly convenient scapegoat: trauma. The goal of this book, using the most recent empirical evidence on the etiology and treatment of narcissistic personality disorder - is to dispel the widely held and already discredited myth that narcissism is the result of childhood trauma.

From personal experience, Mike uncovers and reveals the sweet strategies that cults use to lure in their prey. When faced with great disappointment, family pressure, loss, grief, and so forth, we are all at risk of taking in the candy. To provide hope, help, and healing for those whose lives have been impacted and spiritually torn apart through involvement with cult activity, Mike ultimately provides hope through a twelve-step process.

Finding Closure: Giving Yourself What the Narcissist Will Never Give You Closure is often an elusive goal when a toxic family relationship or friendship ends. It is common to feel unsettled, unheard, at loose ends and unfairly treated, and to ruminate over unfinished business. It is vital after going No Contact to learn how to relegate the narcissists to the distant past where they belong, and go on to live a happy, healthy life. No Contact is just the first step on the road to freedom and peace. This book will help you to complete your healing journey, attain closure and move on to the ...

In a world filled with noise and confusion, finding and using our voice has never been more crucial. From social injustices and political corruption to environmental crises and personal integrity, the challenges we face today demand clear, courageous, and principled voices. "Be a Voice: Leading with Purpose" aims to inspire and empower individuals to rise above complacency and make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

Into the Light is a story of healing from loss, trauma and darkness told through poetry. It explores spirituality, meditation, intuition and personal exploration. The book is for the woman healing from abuse, sexual abuse, trauma, loss, heartbreak or adversity. It shares a transformative perspective of being in a state of darkness to finding hope, healing and light again. The book is inspired by true events of the author who experienced sexual abuse from her father and the process of healing and transforming trauma into power. This book explores trauma, abuse, sexual abuse, mental illness, ...

In "A Warm Pillow for the Soul: Stories of Post-Traumatic Wisdom," Derrick Loyd guides listeners through his transformative journey from trauma to healing. Growing up in Gary, Indiana, Derrick faced profound challenges, including childhood abuse, a devastating family tragedy, and the late discovery of a son he never knew existed. These adversities forged his resilience and deep understanding of forgiveness.

How many times have you woken up questioning how your relationship got to this point? In your mind and heart, you are convinced this is what makes you a good person. But at the same time, you have reached a point where you no longer recognize that person you thought you were. Statistics show that 64% of people have experienced at least one form of emotional, verbal, physical, or coercion abuse in a relationship. Yet in a world that prompts toxic positivity over emotional validation, we don’t talk about it.

To the public eye, Amber James is living the dream. She is engaged to be married, boasts a six-figure salary, and spent the last decade interviewing the hottest celebrities in New York City. Yet beneath this dazzling facade, Amber wrestles with crippling perfectionism, a toxic relationship, and an insatiable ambition that leaves her deeply unsatisfied.

Just when you your mother dies you learn that your family was really against you the entire time. You find out fast who is friend or foe. It's in these tough times that you either break into a million pieces or become a tough as nails. Why you ask; it's because life kicks you around when you are down at your lowest point. You find out fast who is for you, and who is against you during the darkest of hours. Discover how evil among certain family members can be when they are kicked down to their lowest points in this story about the dysfunctional family.

When Kat Ward put down her pen after finishing the seventh book in her “KERI” series, she considered her mission complete. Nearly twenty years had passed since her therapist originally recommend writing as a means of healing her childhood wounds. And after taking listeners on a stomach-twisting journey through her hellish formative years, she was ready to look in the mirror again.

Your Mind, Reimagined: Discover the Secret to Quieting Intrusive ThoughtsHave intrusive thoughts ever made you question your sanity or control over your life? Do you find yourself paralyzed by unwanted thoughts that you can't seem to shake off? Are you ready to regain control and silence the intrusive thoughts that plague your mind? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then know that there are millions of other people who struggle with intrusive thoughts just as you do. A common misconception is only people with severe mental illness experience intrusive thoughts. When in ...

A Hijackal® can make you feel crazy. Knowing how to spot one can help you take back your power and your sanity, and help you to: ~Know you're not to blame ~Experience joy and freedom again ~Rebuild your self-esteem ~Feel safe and anxiety-free This easy-to-read, short field guide to Hijackals is the first step to understanding that you are not crazy, and quite possibly not wrong and not at fault for every single thing that happens TO the Hijackal in your life. The typical behaviour of a Hijackal - whether your spouse, ex, parent or child - is actually abusive. And you don't have to accept ...

Deeply researched, daringly inquisitive, and resonant for our times, A Survivor's Education reveals the entanglement of storytelling, abuse, and power–and how we can balance narrative and evidence in our attempts to determine what “really” happened.

“It's a Beautiful Mess” paints the author's life as a canvas, marked by contrasting strokes of trauma and resilience, where every splotch of pain and dash of joy contributes to creating a profound masterpiece. Through the metaphor of life as art, the narrative delves into the author's journey from the dark hues of abuse and adversity to the brighter shades of healing and self-discovery.

In "Regarding Substance Abuse and Addiction (RSAA)," Craig A Williamson offers a powerful, real-world guide through the challenging journey of addiction. Drawing from personal experience, this book provides practical insights and understanding for individuals and their loved ones navigating the complexities of substance use disorders. Craig's brilliant, straightforward writing sheds light on what we all need to know.

Has your relationship recently come to an end, and you don’t know how to feel about that? Are you having trouble moving on from a long-term relationship and want to start getting back out there and living your life? This book Breakup Solutions: How to Move Past Your Breakup for a Better Life Starting Today will help you to understand what is happening and get past this hurdle so that you can begin living your best life, starting today!

Six-year-old Ralph has only been in the care system for three days and has already been rejected by three different foster carers. After hitting a teacher at his school and causing mayhem since he arrived four months ago, staff are unable to get a hold of his mum and her partner. Social Services are called and when Ralph turns up at Maggie's house, she knows immediately it's going to be a challenge. From Britain's most-loved foster carer, a new powerful true story of abuse, family and hope.

In November 2021, Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of five counts of sex-trafficking of minors, and now faces 55 years in prison for the role she played in Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of four girls. The trial was meticulously covered by journalist and legal reporter Lucia Osborne-Crowley, one of only four reporters allowed into the courtroom every day. The Lasting Harm is her account of that trial, a gripping true crime drama and a blistering critique of a criminal justice system ill-equipped to deliver justice for abuse survivors, no matter the outcome.