This book relates eight people's experience of life after the death of a spouse. It was written by a group of men and women that first met in 2007 and, bonded by grief, still meet to this day. Each person's account is unique and personal. The purpose of this book is to share knowledge with, and lend encouragement to, anyone who has lost a spouse. Readers may find support and healing in these stories from people who understand.  

What should I say when I hear that my friend has cancer? How can I help but not get in the way? How do I let my loved ones know what I need?The Etiquette of Illness is a wise, encouraging, and essential guide to navigating the complex terrain of illness. This collection of anecdotes and insights will help those who feel awkward and unsure about responding to a friend, colleague, or relative who is suffering. The book is also for people who are ill and want to engage with th...

A tear-free approach to child separation blues-from the bestselling 'No Cry' author a generation of parents have come to trustAlmost every child suffers some sort of anxiety during their first six years of life. Babies cry when grandparents hold them, toddlers cling to mommy's leg, children weep when their parent leaves them at daycare, at school, or to go to work. This can cause frustration and stress in an already too-busy day and can break a parent's heart. Trust...

After being bombarded by parenting fad after parenting fad, moms and dads finally have a friendly, commonsense guide to raising thriving children.Today, many parents have rejected the dictatorships they resented from their own childhoods. But they overcorrected by turning into child-pleasers. Showering praise and letting kids rule the roost has actually eroded the very self-esteem parents are trying to create.Using her clinical experience, psychiatrist Robin Berman shows pa...

The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognizable structures to define a modern city. Yet, for author Kevin Hines the bridge is not merely a marker of a place or a time. Instead, the bridge marks the beginning of his remarkable story. At 19 years old, Kevin attempted to take his own life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge - a distance which took four seconds to fall. Recently diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, Kevin had begun to hear voices telling him he had to die, and days before...

This is a memoir, a journey through a young girl's life, from infancy to maturity, from sickness to health, from darkness to light, from fear to freedom... in Christ. It illuminates the struggles our youth face and how a lack of true relationship with God contributes to the destruction of one's body image and self-esteem. As the author nears death, she comes face-to-face with a loving, forgiving, gracious God and hope springs anew. Miracles abound and a life spent in worship ensues. The story...

After a mother's death, a daughter embarks on a personal journey of grief and healing. Hope Edelman shared her journey in Motherless Daughters; afterward, she received letters from motherless women all over the world who felt compelled to share their own stories of mother loss. Comforted by the shared experiences that appeared in the book, they wanted to hear more from women like them. Letters from Motherless Daughters was created to fulfill that request, and now, in this...

A recovering Alcoholic with 12 years sobriety gives insight and tips on how to stay sober in this fast paced world.

If you have traumatic memories from an extremely upsetting, stressful, or painful experience in your life, you are not alone. In fact, many young people have been exposed to traumatic events. As a result, you might have lingering flashbacks, trouble sleeping, or a constant feeling that you are in danger. These are common symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Based in cognitive behavioral therapy, this user-friendly workbook for teens with PTSD and other trauma-related d...

Do You want, or need to better understand addiction? now you can hear the story of an addition counsler that has been through the process of addiction and can share the thoughts and feelings of someone who overcame both alcohol and a drug problem. Could you use advice from an addiction counselor that has worked in a residetial treatment centre for more then ten years? I have done both. let me share my experience with you as a counslor and an alcoholic/addi...

This is a story of a life long battle of depression and anxiety. It is an illness that did not get diagnosed until later in life. It explains the path and the journey that this adventure has been. When the illness is affecting other people it was time for help. The goal is, in reading my story, you will know that there is hope. I believe with faith we can get through anything, if we just hold on.

WINNER OF 3 LITERARY AWARDSMarci lost her 20-year-old brother. Julie lost her 42-year-old husband. Bonnie lost her 16-year-old son. They all have three things in common: losing a loved one to suicide, facing a rollercoaster of overwhelming emotions, and embarking on a heartfelt journey seeking understanding, healing and hope.Part of the award-winning Grief Diaries series, Surviving Loss by Suicide shares the poignant stories of people who have all lost some...