Family Recovery

Discover a lifeline for surviving and thriving after narcissistic abuse with I Can’t Wait for My Father to Die by Emily Santos. This raw, darkly funny memoir and self-help guide follows Emily’s journey from enduring her father Richard’s psychological torment to embracing no-contact freedom at 43. Through gripping, first-hand stories of abuse—like a chilling inheritance hoax—and practical tools like the Freedom Victory Journal, Emily offers a roadmap to reclaim your worth, build a chosen family, and live free from a toxic parent’s shadow. If you loved Educated by Tara Westover ...

Are you tired of drowning in a sea of confusing advice and outdated information? Say goodbye to those overwhelming "What to Expect" books and embrace a revolutionary guide that cuts straight to the chase. Newborn Care Made Easy is the ultimate game-changer for busy moms who want the need-to-know information.

A story-driven, integrative, and practical book to help families heal from the effects of a loved one’s addiction and move forward into a healthy future.

Whether you're nervous, exhilarated, or overwhelmed by the idea of motherhood, this is the perfect chance to learn what normal newborn behavior is really like and how best to care for yourself and your little one.

One phone call. That's all it took to change Stephanie Wittels Wachs's life forever.... Her younger brother Harris, a star in the comedy world known for his work on shows like Parks and Recreation, had died of a heroin overdose. How do you make sense of such a tragic end to a life of so much hilarious brilliance? In beautiful, unsentimental, and surprisingly funny prose, Stephanie Wittels Wachs alternates between her brother's struggle with addiction, which she learned about three days before her wedding, and the first year after his death, in all its emotional devastation.

The pressures faced by children and adolescents today are unprecedented and the corresponding statistics around poor mental health deeply alarming. Behind every mental health issue, from addiction to ADHD, lies a host of underlying problems that need addressing, but as a worried parent it's hard to know where to focus. What do you do if your child struggles with anxiety? Is self-harming? Has developed an unhealthy relationship with eating, exercise, technology or alcohol?

Did your parents ever do unloving things in the name of love? Here is how you reclaim your sense of self. Do you feel as though your relationship with your parents is seriously limiting your potential? Have they made you feel worthless in the past? Did you or do you have to constantly be there for them and their problems? Have they used physical or emotional pain to “discipline” you? Do they try to control or manipulate you? If so, then the chances are high you are dealing with a toxic parent.

A steamy, small-town summer romance! Sage Huxley's always been ambitious. She clawed her way out of Lyndale, Texas and into the Ivy Leagues, and she swore she'd never come back. Especially not to see Mr. Bad Boy himself, Leo, voted "Most Likely To Go To Prison" in their high school yearbook, with a rap sheet longer than his tattoo sleeves. Her cheeks still burn when she remembers how he broke her heart four years before.But in the wake of her estranged father's death, she's forced to work with Leo to repair the house she's inherited or lose everything. And the longer they work together, the...

Narcissistic parenting is very damaging and insidious. The parenting is always about the parent and never about the child, never about you. You learn to function, but with many defenses, and often hyper-alert to criticism. This prevents you from living a relaxed joyful life. You become super competent, always able to cope and to please others. In your relationships, this makes you a constant people pleaser, very co-dependent, or else super independent or counter-dependent.

If you are struggling to help a loved one recover from addiction—and to cope with the devastating impact on the whole family—you are not alone. But until now, there has been no single book that gives the millions of families like yours the comprehensive, unbiased information you need. This expertly written guide addresses the painful questions that spouses, parents, and grown children face every day. Providing science-based answers and resources, the authors cover crucial emotional, financial, and legal issues that simply aren't discussed in other books.

When Madeleine Dean discovered that her son Harry was stealing from the family to feed a painkiller addiction, she was days away from taking the biggest risk of her life: running for statewide office in Pennsylvania. For years, she had sensed something was wrong. Harry was losing weight and losing friends. He had lost the brightness in his eyes and voice, changing from a young boy with boundless enthusiasm to a shadow of himself, chasing something she could not see. Now her worst fears had come to light.

Are you tired of questioning your worth, walking on emotional eggshells, or wondering if your childhood pain was even real? What if the people who were supposed to love you unconditionally… didn’t? 📘 Healing from Toxic Parenting is not just a book—it’s a lifeline for adult children raised by narcissistic, manipulative, or emotionally immature parents. If you've ever felt "not good enough," emotionally exhausted, or crushed under the weight of guilt and people-pleasing, you are not alone—and it’s not your fault. Written with profound empathy and piercing insight by Jaxon Wolfe...

An innovative approach that teaches parents how to reconnect with the entire family and reclaim their parenting power. The program is designed to help parents let go of the addicted family system and begin parenting with renewed strength and positive power. Krovitz-Neren's 5-Step Foundational Parenting Model is new to the addiction field and, unlike previous books, teaches parents a systematic approach to support their children in their successful long-term recovery.

Una impactante historia personal sobre la lucha de una madre por vencer su codependencia y desarrollar la fortaleza necesaria para liberar a su hijo de las drogas. Te voy a contar una historia, que me pide ser contada. Una historia verdadera sobre drogas, sufrimiento, y redención. Sobre el infierno y el cielo; sobre el tormento y la culpa; sobre la fe y los milagros; sobre el poder del amor.

Are you drowning in commitments you never wanted to make? From the boss who "just needs one more thing" at 5 PM Friday to the friend who assumes you'll babysit (again), your life is probably full of people who mistake your kindness for weakness. Meanwhile, your calendar is bursting, your stress levels are through the roof, and that little voice in your head keeps whispering, "When is it MY turn?" Good news: It can be your turn right now. In this refreshingly honest and laugh-out-loud funny guide, recovering people-pleaser Jordan Taylor shows you how to reclaim your time, energy, and sanity ...

"Previously published as How to Identify and Deal with Backstabbers, Traitors, and Modern-Day Judases by Elliott, Norris (AUTHOR)." "How to Identify and Deal with Backstabbers, Traitors, and Modern-Day Judases" unravels the complex tapestry of emotions and challenges that betrayal weaves into our lives. This powerful guide is an indispensable companion for anyone navigating the aftermath of betrayal, offering a beacon of hope and a roadmap toward healing. Crafted with the expertise of psychologists, legal professionals, and cybersecurity experts, "Beyond Betrayal" delves deep into the heart...

Grace and goodness light the way in this inspirational, contemporary story of loss and forgiveness. Paul Richmond's life changed in an instant when his wife and seven-year-old daughter died in a car accident. He struggles to move forward with this huge change. As his two-year sobriety anniversary approaches, he knows he's on the edge of a relapse. Then he meets Hannah, who is planning a fundraiser for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, featuring one of his patients. Life begins to take on new meaning. He takes a sabbatical from work as a doctor and helps on his in-law's farm to get ...

When her six-year-old daughter found her collapsed on the kitchen floor, Rachel had no idea how much her life was about to change. A brain scan revealed a dark shadowy mass, a huge abnormal growth of tissue that, whilst benign, was still growing and would surely kill her. It was too big to operate on. It needed to be "managed", and Rachel had, at best, two years to live. Refusing to accept the bleak prognosis, Rachel was determined to stay alive.

***Referenced in the New York Times Sunday July 14, 2024 Does God really expect us to put up with a lifetime of abuse from the bullies, liars, manipulators, abusers and users we know, just because we were born into a toxic family or were deceived into befriending a narcissist who hid his true self from us at first? Christians often feel stuck in abusive relationships with narcissistic or psychopathic friends or family, either haunted by guilt or plagued by Holier-Than-Thous who think they have the right to judge us for finally getting away and staying away. In this book, you will learn ...

In "Hope for the Hurting Heart," Tim Sawyer takes readers on a deeply personal journey through loss, healing, and renewal. After experiencing the heart-wrenching deaths of his two sons—one at age five and another at forty-four—along with the losses of numerous family members across generations, Sawyer shares how he discovered hope in life's darkest moments. Through engaging family stories spanning multiple generations, Sawyer weaves together tales of parents, grandparents, siblings, and children who faced profound losses yet found ways to keep living and loving. From the impact of a ...