Life Recovery

Ruth M. Glenn wasn’t surprised the first time her husband beat her. She was hurt and disappointed but after a childhood in a broken and violent home, she was not surprised. After all, this was just the way things were, right? It was only after she lay bleeding in a carwash parking lot, after being shot three times by him, that Glenn resolved—if she managed to survive—to spend the rest of her life standing up to domestic violence.

America Anonymous is the unforgettable story of eight men and women from around the country - including a grandmother, a college student, a bodybuilder, and a housewife - who are struggling with addictions. For nearly three years, acclaimed journalist Benoit Denizet-Lewis immersed himself in their lives as they battled drug and alcohol abuse, overeating, and compulsive gambling and sexuality.

Amazon Book Description You Don’t Have to Hit Rock Bottom to Take Your Life Back. For too long, recovery has been synonymous with crisis—reserved for those who’ve hit their lowest point. But what if recovery didn’t have to mean waiting until everything falls apart? What if recovery could be about prevention? About rediscovering your purpose, reclaiming your joy, and creating a life where destructive behaviors simply don’t fit? Recovery Without Rock Bottom offers a groundbreaking, science-backed approach to breaking free from addictive behaviors and reclaiming your life—before ...

Teresa Rodden experienced her first hangover at age 5. She was the latest in a lineage of women that lived understanding two things: Life is painful and alcohol will numb that pain. This is what she believed, too—as she navigated teen pregnancy, abusive relationships, staggering debt and spiritual crisis. This is her powerful story of clearing the debris left behind after years of pain and poor choices and her reconnection with her God-given dreams, talents, and purpose. Rodden describes how she journeyed beyond commonly-held beliefs about sobriety and 12-step recovery into a life she ...

Sweet Potato Jones has been on the move her entire life—toting her siblings from one abandoned train car to the next, following her father’s broken dreams, and trying not to hope for more. But when they land a spot at The Home, a Christian shelter that offers families just twenty weeks before the clock runs out, Sweet Potato dares to believe this might be different. Still, she’s not expecting Soul Food... Not the kind you eat—though collards and hoecakes come with the deal—but the kind that changes everything. The kind served up in a purpled-up diner, run by a faith-filled woman ...

With heart-racing urgency and unflinching honesty, Jenkins takes you inside the grips of addiction and the desperate decisions it breeds. She is a born storyteller who lived an incredible story, from blackmail by an ex-boyfriend to a soul-shattering deal with a drug dealer, and her telling brims with suspense and unexpected wit. But the true surprise is her path to recovery. Tiffany breaks through the stigma and silence to offer hope and inspiration to anyone battling the disease - whether it’s a loved one or themselves.

Bruce Feiler, author of the New York Times best sellers The Secrets of Happy Families and Council of Dads, has long explored the stories that give our lives meaning. Galvanized by a personal crisis, he spent the last few years crisscrossing the country, collecting hundreds of life stories in all 50 states from Americans who’d been through major life changes - from losing jobs to losing loved ones; from changing careers to changing relationships; from getting sober to getting healthy to simply looking for a fresh start.

Rediscover Joy and Balance in Your Life: Proven Methods to Beat Burnout—Even If You’re Exhausted and Overwhelmed. Do you wake up every morning feeling more exhausted than when you went to bed, wondering how much longer you can keep pushing through? Are you constantly juggling work, family, and personal obligations—only to feel like you’re failing at all of them? Do you catch yourself fantasizing about escaping it all, but feel trapped because you can’t afford to step away? Is your mind always racing, leaving you too overwhelmed to enjoy the things that used to bring you joy? Have ...

What is addiction recovery? This is battling the hardest battle you will ever fight; it’s living with a sort of demon inside you, and that demon is trying to convince you with all its power to pick up that pipe again or that drink or inject that needle! People who battle addiction recovery also must battle people’s reactions to them. In this audiobook, you’ll see a combination of coping skills mixed with the eight dimensions of wellness, and some of my own favorite coping skills, what works for me may not work for you though and vice versa.

Do you want to feel better after the breakup? Do you want to move forward? Do you need some help and the best advice? If 'yes' is your reply, this book is for you. It is devoted to women who had a broken heart in the past but now are ready to go ahead. This book will help you to understand what to do with your life. Through the pages, you will find a good friend and real support you can trust to. You will find a relationship advice here, tips for breakup recovery and really sincere help. How to get over a breakup? How to build a happy life after that? These questions deserve to be ...

A powerful companion volume to her harrowing memoir series, "A Suitcase and a Song," "Glimmers: Live Life in the Glow" moves beyond recounting the past to offer a pathway toward healing. Have the shadows of the past dimmed your present? Does the weight of trauma feel inescapable, leaving you searching for wholeness amidst shattered pieces? You are not alone. In "Glimmers," Kitty Mae Reed shares the insights and tools forged in the crucible of her own healing journey – the journey that followed the experiences detailed in her memoirs. This vital PTSD self-help resource explores the vast ...

The biggest obstacle to living the life you desire is you. Nothing changes until you change. There is nothing you can’t overcome when you decide to do so. This spiritual personal growth book of 88 short true life stories is about women who decided or were forced to leave life circumstances that were not serving them anymore. These disruptions in our lives are for our spiritual and personal growth. You will read traumatic stories of heartbreak, divorce, loss, grief, detrimental health issues and addiction, and how these women came out thriving on the other side. These mini memoirs of ...

The 10th anniversary edition of the book that has given hope and inspiration to thousands who are dealing with eating disorders.

What could possibly be “lucky” about addiction? Absolutely nothing, thought Laura McKowen when drinking brought her to her knees. As she puts it, she “kicked and screamed . . . wishing for something - anything - else” to be her issue. The people who got to drink normally, she thought, were so damn lucky. But in the midst of early sobriety, when no longer able to anesthetize her pain and anxiety, she realized that she was actually the lucky one. Lucky to feel her feelings, live honestly, really be with her daughter, change her legacy.

You lost your job. Now what? Job loss can feel like the end of everything—your finances, your career, your confidence, and even your sense of purpose. But it doesn’t have to be. In Job Loss, Not Life Loss, you’ll find a step-by-step guide to recovering emotionally, financially, and professionally so you can rebuild your future with confidence and faith. Whether you’re struggling with fear, searching for a new job, or wondering how to survive financially, this book gives you the practical tools and biblical wisdom you need to bounce back stronger than ever.What You'll Learn: ...

About the Book "The Diaries of the American Medic" chronicles the extraordinary journey of Dr. Emily Carter, an ER physician who becomes a symbol of resilience and justice in the face of environmental and social crises. Set against the backdrop of Manhattan, the story begins with Dr. Carter uncovering a disturbing pattern of illness among her patients, eventually tracing it to illegal toxic waste dumping in marginalized neighborhoods. With the help of whistleblowers, community leaders, and her own unrelenting determination, she exposes a corporate conspiracy, leading to a landmark legal ...

Purpose of This Book The purpose of MindLift: Understanding and Healing from Trauma is to guide you on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. Trauma can leave deep scars on the mind, body, and soul, often affecting how we live, think, and interact with the world around us. This book is designed to help you not only understand the impact of trauma but also provide practical tools and strategies to process and heal from it. Through this combination of educational insights and hands-on exercises, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to confront past wounds, break free ...

Hey there, lady boss! Are you feeling fatigued from work and struggling to maintain a healthy work-life balance? Don't worry, I've got your back! Let me introduce you to the ultimate guide that will help you reclaim your energy and reignite your passion for business without compromising your well-deserved success.

When Sally is badly beaten by her boyfriend, Malcolm, she takes advantage of an escape route for victims of abuse. Six months later, and thousands of miles away, her new life is shattered when Malcolm tracks her down.

Do you want to transform negative into positive? Do you want to embrace the true, authentic you and let the opportunities come to you? How about getting rid of negative patterns and addictions that are holding you back? Self-Love Handbook is a simple, eight step process to help you step into unlimited self-love, manifest joy, happiness, and abundance. This process will help you unleash your true potential while revolutionizing your well-being and creating an authentic career and life.