When an idealistic activist objects to her siblings' plan to ship their disabled sister off to a nursing home, she's forced to choose between family and her sister's freedom.TRIGGER WARNING: This true story deals with dysfunctional family relationships and ableist attitudes, which some readers may find upsetting."The result is more than a memoir: it's a testimony to how 'tickets to freedom' are gained through fighting and love

When an idealistic activist objects to her siblings’ plan to ship their disabled sister off to a nursing home, she’s forced to choose between family and her sister’s freedom.A riveting and inspiring true story brought to life by a cast of over a dozen actors, including Jackie Blackmore, Lauren Potter, and Dayleigh Nelson.TRIGGER WARNING: This story deals with dysfunctional family relationships and ableist attitudes, which some readers may find upsetting.

How would any of us react to being sentenced to twelve years in prison on false evidence for a crime we did not commit? The evidence, given on oath by so called friends who were prepared to see him go down to save their own miserable skins. That's what happened to James McAuley from Belfast who was visiting England on business where he was arrested. McAuley reacted badly to this prison sentence which he regarded as illegal. He swore that he would track down everyone involved and even early...

Codependency is a recognized psychological condition that affects a great number of people. However, unlike most other psychological conditions, this one only occurs within the context of a relationship. You don’t necessarily have to be involved in a romantic relationship to be codependent. You can be in a codependent relationship with a member of your family, a friend, a coworker or anyone else that you deal with in your life on a regular basis.Being involved in a codependent rela...

John Is Me is a biography of our son John, a gentle person who, in his own way, has taught lessons for a lifetime. He was born cognitively disabled and, in his fifty-nine years, has not spoken a single word.Throughout Johns story, his imagined words and speculated thoughts are gently positioned with a commitment to credibility. In order to tap into his silent voice, the mother, father, and son embark together with Johns sounds invented through an intimate ...

Emotional abuse in a relationship can be very crippling and demoralizing for the person that is on the receiving end of that abuse. The person that is dishing out the abuse is projecting their negative words, attitudes or actions in a very sick and unhealthy way onto the victim because they themselves have deep seeded issues that stem from either childhood or adulthood that they possibly are not aware of. Even if they are aware of these particular deep seeded issues they have never resolve...

"Emotional and Verbal Abuse Recovery Plan" is a consolidated resource of six insightful books, providing a comprehensive guide to overcoming the challenges of toxic relationships and codependency. The collection begins with Frank James' "Emotionally Abusive Relationships," which explores the psychology of abusers and their impact on victims, and "Overcoming Codependency," offering strategies for personal healing and transformation....

My name is Frank James Michael Costanza. I am an extrovert, a Christian, a Sagittarius, a believer in the Jungian method of dream analysis, a student and teacher of A Course in Miracles, a student of theology and somewhat of an enigma to those whose lives I touch. I believe in the healing power of prayer and inner work, the strength of Christian morals, Christ’s teachings on forgiveness and the tenderness of my feminine side. I have written a journal of my dreams, prayers, poetry, writings...

Seldom does a writer venture into the human mind of Jesus Christ. For sure, there are some who have speculated on just how and if Jesus reasoned like the rest of us. But this book is more than an imagination exercise. It is a daring exploration into the uncharted territory of Gods human mind. The purpose is far greater than to satisfy curiosity by guessing how the mind of Jesus worked. It is to creatively share his memory in order to emulate his attributes then to examine his deeds on his ...

In Too Perfect Todd Dyson finds himself caught in a conundrum after meeting a transsexual. Todd has finally met the woman of his dreams but Andrea has more than he expected. Todd is a frustrated assistant principal who longs for a woman he can call his own, at least for one night. Todd works around women who are not sexually appealing to him. Todd often finds himself daydreaming about famous female singers who he will never meet. Todd's world shifts when he meets Andrea at the gym. Todd ca...

A small refrigerator magnet has adorned our kitchen for more years than I can remember. It bears the image of a dove with the words, Let there be peace, at least between you and me. The three square inches it has displaced is opposite in proportion to its magnitude in the lives of family and friends. It is a mantra, a goal, a challenge. Because for so many, peace does not come easily or naturally!Archeological evidence substantiates human irascibility. Indeed, Homo sapiens were end...

The Corps and Vietnam Remembered documents the memories of Marine Frank James Michael's Costanza's four years of service in the United States Marine Corps. The book discusses his decision to join the Marines, basic training, Navy schools, two tours in Vietnam, and his decision to muster out. The book closes with his difficult reentry into civilian life and somewhat tumultuous entry into the University of Maryland as an undergraduate Electrical Engineering ...