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The child of an alcoholic develops patterns of behavior during childhood which carry over into adult life. As children they were taught to cover up the family secret and suppress their feelings. No matter what is going on, as adults, when asked how she or he is doing your partner will likely answer "fine." Distrust, fear of abandonment, and sensitivity to criticism are all major issues for your adult child. Recognizing these patterns and changing...
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13 Things To Tap Into Your Masculinity and be Confident Man. Being a man in today's modern world is not the same as before. About 40% of kids are raised in single family household. Young men are lost without a father figure. They dont know how to be man or what a man is supposed to do in modern society. In this book you will find the core values of being a man and how to handle the real world. This book is for young men and adult males who struggle...
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"Behind The Pretty Doors" is a piercing memoir that balances prose and poetry in an expulsion of a lifetime of events and emotions. The lessons shared could be the validation you need to unshackle yourself and discover the stillness of peace. This memoir displays the stifled childhood of a family subjected to a substance abusive parent. The ripples roll throughout the life of Michelle Hancock, whose words jolt the reader into examining their own thoughts.
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If you had a difficult childhood then you know the challenges you face in trying to live a happy and successful life. This is because you may still be struggling with the aftermath of what you endured. Imagine what your life would be like if you could break free, so that you can fulfill your heart's desires. This groundbreaking book guides you on a journey that will inspire you to transcend your troubled past.
6) You Are You
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This book is about overcoming your situation and what you are going through, dance can be used as a tool to let the music heal you and be exactly who you are. Life can be hard, we should always be true to ourselves.
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Empower Your Life Despite All of Your Problems. What if shame, guilt, inadequacy, low self-esteem and painful memories of your past failures no longer plagued your mind? What if you could take full control of your life and achieve the goals and success you always yearned for with just a few easy habits? "When we tell ourselves something is too hard, or easy, or that we are successes or failures, it's self-talk. "Six years ago, the prevailing thought...
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AMERICAN OVERDOSE is a trilogy of three separate books. The first book, American Overdose, addresses the growth and reasons for our youth being targeted for hard drugs, in the rural and suburban communities. No longer are dangerous drugs sold just in the inner cities, the dealers realize that there is more money outside of the city, they are coming your way. The second book TREATMENT TALK, reveals the treatment industry and provides some views as...
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In 1959, at the age of eleven, Michael Keith left a relatively stable life with his mother and sisters in Albany, New York, and surreptitiously set off for California with his irresponsible alcoholic father. For the rest of Michael's childhood, the two crisscrossed America, perpetually en route to someplace else. His memoir, told in the fresh, funny, world-wise voice of the young boy he once was, describes their bizarre encounters hitchhiking the...
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"Opiates, Methadone, and Detox" was written by an active Substance Abuse Counselor; with the hope of educating families who are dealing with opiate dependent loved ones. The struggles that opiate dependent families go through to hide their addiction can lead to the destruction of the family unit. Young families are often torn apart when one parent goes to jail while the other is left behind to deal with financial problems, the need for a good job,...
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Book Preview: Children subjected to unspeakable cruelty and neglect are deeply impacted by such trauma, which in turn affects their growth and behavior. In “The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog” (2017), psychiatrist Bruce D. Perry and his co-writer Maya Szalavitz approach childhood trauma following a hands-on method. Based on Perry's clinical experience, they explore cases of trauma...
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Writers On The Edge offers a range of essays, memoirs and poetry written by major contemporary authors who bring fresh insight into the dark world of addiction, from drugs and alcohol, to sex, gambling and food. Editors Diana M. Raab and James Brown have assembled an array of talented and courageous writers who share their stories with heartbreaking honesty as they share their obsessions as well as the awe-inspiring power of hope and redemption.
13) Unbroken Man
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After coaching thousands of men, Michael Unbroken returns with a step-by-step playbook, taking you on a transformative journey to become the HERO of your own story. No what where you are in life, when you started to heal from trauma, or how you go to where you are, this book will provide real and practical tools that any man can use to heal from the past, let go of limiting beliefs, get unstuck, and BE UNBROKEN!
IN THESE PAGES, YOU WILL DISCOVER...
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What newscast does not include something on tragedy caused by addiction? What extended family has not had someone with an addiction problem? What hospital is not one-third full of patients there due to addictive problems? Even though addiction is America's number one health problem, our understanding of this disease is woefully inadequate. Kal Rissman has the ability to take the complex issues of addiction and make them understandable. This is a book...
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If you are prone to anxiety, depression, self-doubt, people pleasing, or decision-making influenced by fear, or if you want to free yourself of the coping behaviors that worked in a disordered childhood, but don't serve you in adulthood, The Kind Self-Healing Book is for you. If you grew up within a chaotic family environment caused by chronic inconsistency, stress, and emotional or physical abandonment or abuse-whether due to addictions, political...
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Are you tired of repeating the same old patterns, attracting the wrong kind of men into your life? Do you long to break free from toxic relationships and discover your true worth? Look no further than "Breaking the Chains" by renowned author Milton Thomas III.In this compelling and empowering guide, Milton Thomas III takes you on a transformative journey of self-discovery, resilience, and personal growth. Drawing from his own experiences and deep...
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Hanen once escaped the ravages of war-torn Iraq, seeking refuge and a promise of a brighter future in the embrace of Canada with her new husband. She found solace in her new life for fifteen years, skillfully burying the traumas that scarred her youth. But on the fateful night of her thirty-fifth birthday, under the eerie glow of a blood moon, a single kiss unravels everything. Memories of hunger, peril, and chilling family secrets threaten to consume...
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Find peace with daily reflections that will help ground you on your life-long journey in overcoming your alcoholic upbringing. From dealing with ruminating thoughts and anxiety to stopping dysfunctional behaviors that you learned as a child in an alcoholic home, Let Go and Be Free: 100 Daily Reflections for Adult Children of Alcoholics (Volume 1) will help you learn about common traits of Adult Children of Alcoholics, shine a light to dispel the shame...
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Este volumen reune tres libros: Fábulas y Verdades, Cuentos pintados y Cuentos morales para niños formales. En cada uno de ellos hay una constante: la adaptación de los temas al alma de los niños, para pensar, sentir, ver la naturaleza como ellos. Pombo se hace niño para concebir la belleza como ellos y a la vez dar forma literaria a lo que ellos no pueden expresar. Son por ello estas Fábulas y Verdades la parte más significativa de una obra...
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This book, "Unlock the Power of Socialization: A Guide to an Active and Engaging Life" will provide you with the tools to jumpstart your social life. You will learn how to be a better communicator, how to build meaningful relationships, and how to make the most out of your interactions with those around you. We will explore different ways to interact with people, from face-to-face conversations to online networking. You will also learn about the importance...
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