First let me say that I never, in my worst nightmare, would have wanted to write a book on this subject. But because I did have the worst thing happen to me in my life, I wanted to let people who have never experienced the loss of a child have a better understanding of what life is like for the parents, a sibling, and family members after the loss of a child. If you have lost a loved one then I am very sorry for your loss. If you are a parent looking for advice, a relative, neighbor or fri...

Great balls of fire! Are you tired? Tired of yelling. Tired of being yelled AT. Tired of tantrums, hitting, kicking, whining, biting, refusing to sleep...When do they stop smacking siblings or running from us in the mall? When do WE get to start enjoying how cute and sweet they are? When do we get to SLEEP?! Honey, I hear you. Good news – this is your quick reference on loving discipline.

Possibility, love, vigilance, even fear can be captured in a whisper. But what if it’s the only clue to solve a crime? Detective Rae Butler inherits a series of assaults that seem to have no connection beyond the suspect. But when she encounters Audrey Everhart and her unexplainable insights, Rae is torn between what she knows and how she feels.Mayoral publicist Audrey Everhart is haunted by nightmares and by the cop determined to invade her privacy for answers.Is Audrey’s ...

Jan Nargi, a single mother of two, is a registered nurse who worked in enough emergency rooms to know the signs of addiction, but failed to recognize them in her own family. Her son, Tommy, is a heroin addict. He started abusing Oxycontin when he was sixteen and graduated to mainlining heroin by age eighteen. This is their story. The one of his life chasing the high, and her life chasing after him. They hope their collaboration will strengthen their relationship, assist Tommy on the road t...

In the months and years after the fire that disabled me, disfigured me, and almost killed me, I went through serious depression, excruciating therapy, and intense psychological counseling. I lived in pain and saw how I’d hurt everyone I cared about. I assessed and reassessed my attitudes and my life. Why did this happen to me? What did it mean? And, finally, how could I stop it from happening to anyone else? One psychologist told me I would never get over the trauma of the fire and its aft...

"The story of becoming sober signifies a great deal more than simply not 'picking up' or 'using'. This is a story not only of recovery, but also of what it means to live in sobriety."Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy1st District, Rhode Island"This book, written by a recovering addict who became a successful therapist, is a perfect road map for addicts, codependents, and therapists. Among the milestones are sobriety, emotional maturity, and personal responsibility."...

This self-help book describes how I've managed to survive and thrive with bipolar disorder for over 25 years. It offers tips on how to pick a good psychiatrist, how to handle depression, anxiety and insomnia, and how to help a loved one who's going through a manic episode. It shares with you the lessons I've learned, sometimes the hard way, over the years and also explores the "good crazy" side of being bipolar--and yes, there are some good sides, believe it or not. Many with this disorder...

For fans of PostSecret, Humans of New York, and If You Feel Too Much, this collection from suicide-awareness organization Project Semicolon features stories and photos from those struggling with mental illness.Project Semicolon began in 2013 to spread a message of hope: No one struggling with a mental illness is alone; you, too, can survive and live a life filled with joy and love. In support of the project and its message, thousands of p...

Surviving widowhood during the first year is a challenge. Each day has its own unique set of challenges. Dawn Millen exposes her own first year in the hope it will help others deal with the heart wrenching journey all widows and widowers face. Nothing is left out and emotions are to the fore.Reading this as a widow or widower is empowering and as family of the bereved it is a wonderful way to understand this complex and unique journey.

He was her lover, until he kept a secret. Now it's time for the truth!During their medical training, obstetrician Daniel Durand broke Sarah's heart. Now, after years of silence, he shows up with a little girl and a big surprise.Dr. Sarah Matthews has every reason to mistrust Daniel when he joins her California medical group. Why did he suddenly break off their relationship, and why has he moved back into her town and her life?An egg donor during medical school, Sara...

When it comes to our siblings, we often think of sibling rivalry. But the sibling connection is much more. It is mysterious, complex, and constantly changing. Our siblings are major players in our lives and impact everything from our choice of profession to our choice of a husband, wife, or partner. Siblings are reflections of ourselves and help us better understand who we are, why we are, and the way we are.

In this book, I offer secret tips to help the alcoholic and persons closest to the alcoholic. Why do I refer to these tips as secret? These tips are secret because too many family members and alcoholics, who need the information the most, don't have the information; it is secret to them. They don't know what to do or where to get help.Thanks for letting me share what has been shared with me.