Life Recovery

In 16 brilliantly observed true stories, Sam Harris emerges as a natural humorist in league with David Sedaris, Chelsea Handler, Carrie Fisher, and Steve Martin, but with a voice uniquely his own. Praised by the Chicago Sun-Times for his "manic, witty commentary", and with a storytelling talent the New York Times calls " New Yorker - worthy," he puts a comedic spin on full-disclosure episodes from his own colorful life. What better place to find painfully funny material than in growing up gay, gifted, and ambitious in the heart of the Bible belt?

Wickedness - It's hard to imagine that one person could afflict so much damage to a person’s soul. I grew up being tortured brutally on a daily basis. It was a tough time. Our family always seemed to struggle and sometimes we didn't even have food to eat. Even going to school with clean clothes was a privilege for us. Things were bad....real bad...but that is only part of my story.

“...My heart was pounding so loud I could feel the blood pulsing in my ears. Every nerve was on alert. Did I hear someone behind me? I rolled the garbage cans to the curb, like I did every Thursday night in this wealthy Southern California town, the only task I did unattended, a brief moment away from the watchful eyes of my captors, those I had been sold a slave to when I was just 7 years old in Taiwan. Now was my chance to escape. I bolted, running as fast as I could towards the end of the street and into the car that was waiting for me. Everything I owned, left behind except the ...

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

Have you tried everything to improve your drinking habits and are still looking for an effective solution? Are you looking for scientific answers for you or your loved one’s drinking problem? Do you want to be empowered, and discover freedom from your dependence once and for all? The good news is, you can improve your drinking habits and prevent or overcome alcohol addiction with the help of science. Utilizing the most relevant research in health and addiction, this guide combines scientific facts with compassion and offers flexible solutions that anyone can use.

In our culture, social events often center around alcohol, and it can be difficult to abstain from or lessen your drinking. Alcohol wreaks havoc on our mental and physical health in countless ways, and excessive drinking can worsen existing health issues, harm your relationships, affect your career, and even lead to financial ruin. Conscious awareness of unhealthy drinking habits and how they negatively impact you is imperative to maintain your health and feel your best.

Are you ready to take your recovery journey to the next level? Look no further than More GEMS, the highly anticipated follow-up to the transformative book GEMS. This collection of powerful and insightful essays will continue to guide and inspire you on your path to healing and growth. Just like its predecessor, More GEMS offers a unique perspective on the 12-Step Program, providing invaluable tools to enhance your spiritual maintenance toolkit. With a perfect blend of humor and wisdom, each essay delves deep into the heart of 12-Step recovery, offering profound insights that will engage and...

Millones de personas trabajadoras y exitosas de todo el mundo han caído en la trampa del alcoholismo. Poco a poco el alcohol se ha convertido en su panacea para el estrés y los problemas de la vida. Sin embargo, hay un problema con este pequeño 'lujo' que nos permitimos... nos hace miserables, roba nuestro valioso tiempo y en última instancia nos quiere matar. Sin embargo, a pesar de todo esto, no podemos imaginar una vida sin esto!

Do you have an injury and are having difficulty recovering? Is navigating the mountain of information online overwhelming? This guide will present you with a blueprint that will help you quickly recover and return to an active lifestyle. What if everything you think you know about injury recovery is wrong? If you have ever been injured, you know that there is an overload of conflicting information out there, making it difficult to decide on a path to recovery. So, how do you know if you are making the best decisions for your health? If you suffer from back, knee, shoulder, neck, hip, ...

Live One Life is an eye-opening and heart-touching book. Anyone struggling with traumas or addictions can benefit from the honesty, humility, and hope given in this inspiring listen. Change is an inside job and you must start with yourself because, “If nothing changes…nothing changes”. Through proven solutions, David empowers you to overcome your challenges.

Is your child getting ready for eye surgery? Are they feeling a little nervous? Written by a board-certified anesthesiologist with 15+ years of experience, Getting Ready for My Eye Surgery tackles this head-on with a straightforward, interactive guide designed to ease your little one into the idea of eye surgery.

Welcome to a journey of healing and hope. This book is crafted for those who find themselves battling against the currents of mental health challenges and addictions. Each page is designed not just to inform but to nurture and guide your spirit through the powerful words of Scripture. In our lives, each of us may face moments of profound struggle—whether it be anxiety, depression, addiction, or any other condition that tests our mental and emotional resilience. Often, these challenges can make us feel isolated, as if we are walking through shadows alone. However, the truth revealed ...

Moving forward wasn’t a matter of trusting Joe. She had to learn to trust God. A single text message on her husband’s phone shattered her world. Faced with the truth of his betrayal, Hilarie is tormented by anger and debilitating fear. Can she forgive the unforgiveable? Will she ever trust her husband again? A true story, the award-winning We Survived Infidelity offers a rare perspective on one couple’s life altering journey as they fight to save their marriage. Hilarie, a nonbeliever, is surprised when she begins to hear God in the depths of her pain.

Watch Alan's attempts to overcome his past through professional sports - baseball and harness racing - and then a high profile career in sales. Plummet with him into a 24-year cycle of cocaine addiction and recovery. Before it's over, his addiction will destroy his aspirations and relationships and almost kill him. Yet he will walk out the other side.

This book is the step by step blueprint on how to create the life you desire free from addiction. You will learn how to leverage the 5 Foundational Freedoms, the 4 Codes, and the 3 Decrees so you can learn how to take back your life once and for all. This audiobook is filled with the tools, habits and strategies that blend evidence-based methods along with holistic principles to help you heal through any addiction, and are unlike any traditional program you may have encountered before.

Out of control sexual behavior can cast a shadow over one's life, affecting not only personal well-being but also relationships, mental health, and overall quality of life. In this audiobook, we offer a comprehensive approach to understanding, treating, and recovering from the challenges posed by compulsive sexual behaviors. We delve deep into the psychology and science behind these behaviors, providing insights, practical strategies, and real-life stories of individuals who have successfully reclaimed their lives from the cycle of compulsion.

This memoir entitled “A Safe Place for Brent” is the experience of a UCC and Disciples of Christ minister named Peter Denbo Haskins who founded and directed a ministry in Knox County, Indiana called “Life After Meth.” It is his experience working in the local jail where he combined Christian ministry and secular social work to create a program to combat the methamphetamine epidemic from 2005 until 2018. This book is written to share this story of hope for any minister, social worker, recovering drug addict and struggling family member of an addict or a member of a community that is ...

For individuals who have felt alone and overtaken by their experiences, this audiobook offers a source of hope as well as a roadmap to healing. It gives listeners hope that they can get better and that they will live a happy, fulfilling life. Anyone trying to rebuild their life after an abusive relationship is going to need "Complete Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, Manipulation, Gaslighting, and Sexual Abuse in Former Relationships" as a guide.

I should be dead today. Instead, I am gifted with a life beyond my wildest dreams and have yet taken that for granted. It is my responsibility to pass it on. The future is now. As I continue to witness the rising amount of suicides, overdoses, and senseless mass shootings in our country, I felt compelled to share my journey to mental wellness.

This inclusive resource is designed for professionals and parents to understand each group's unique challenges. It's here to help you revive and nurture the inner child to flourish amid life's chaos. Together, we can heal emotional wounds and improve relationships, even if past attempts have faltered.