"Sobbing so uncontrollably I could not take a breath,the pain was unbearable.I washed down the pills with an openbottle of wine I grabbed from the fridge.I just wanted it all to stop...the pain... the fighting... the lies..."Scars to Stars TM is a series of online summits, live events,and books. These writers vulnerably share their personal, authentic stories of overcoming adversity to motivate and inspire you, wherever you might be a...

We’re all stronger than we think, and we often discover our inner strength and resilience when a problem arises. The 101 empowering stories in this collection will inspire and encourage you to overcome your own challenges.There’s nothing like real stories from real people to inspire you. These empowering and uplifting stories by people who have overcome challenges, solved problems, or changed their lives will help you find your own inner strength, resilience, and r...

A guilt-free guide that strips away the myths you've believed about motherhood and offers you a new way to think--about your kids, yourself, and being the mom you've always wanted to be.A recent Barna study stated that 80 percent of mothers are stressed out, 70 percent are tired, and 56 percent are overcommitted. This book is for them: every mom who feels overwhelmed, worried, stressed, overstimulated, tired, and strung out by all the demands of taking care of litt...

From a certified life coach and a widow herself, a guide to processing grief and finding meaning and purpose after the death of a spouse.A warm hug for every widow navigating her grief, pain, and loss, and thinking she will never love her life again.Joann Filomena's Widowed is not only a shared journey through loss, but also a roadmap for rebuilding a future that makes room for hope and happiness alongside pure and beautiful grief. Widows will disc...

It was the worst of times.I was alone and afraid.I wandered the streets of the city in search of nothing.I felt shackled by the invisible chains of depression and mental illness.My new "gods" were fear and paranoia.I worshipped them day & night.My soul screamed out to a deaf universe..."Would somebody please help me?"I had arrived at the throne of a living hell.Now...there was silence.Welcome toBipo...

Are you weary? Stressed? Depressed, anxious, and annoyed? And, to top it all off, do you feel guilty for feeling bad? Rachel Norman gets you, mama. She knows how much you love your kids. And how, day after day, you put your family's needs first, which means your own needs come last. Or don't come at all.Rachel used to be a mom who spent her days weary, anxious, and guilt laden. She had five kids in five years, lived on three different continents, and then was blind...

**8 Critical Things Your Son Needs Right Now!· packed with simple, practical, easy-to-implement--and fun!--ideas and activities to help you raise godly sons in a rapidly changing world· research-based tips that steer away from shame-based motivators toward more productive techniques· approachable and filled with good humor**Boys today are surrounded by accusations that their very existence is toxic, told that their biological makeup is a problem and that the f...

Mental Illness is real. Will the Church get real?This book is a collection of essays from various authors: men and women, pastors and congregants, counselors and nurses, parents and children. All have a unique view of how mental health conditions affect people, and how the church has responded to these circumstances.Whispers in the Pews tackles how the mentally ill have been, and still are, treated in the church at large by sharing stories. This is not fundamentall...

If it aint one thing its another was a catchy phrase I often heard growing up. At the time, I didnt give it much thought, except that I heard it a lot. But fast forward a few decades, and I get it; in life, theres always going to be something!I recently heard a pastor say as he delivered the eulogy for a young man who had battled addiction most of his life: We all have issues. And if you are sitting out there in your pew thinking that you dont have any, then maybe thats your issuey...

Continue to have and grow your life, Mom—for your sake and your kids’.When did being a good mom come to mean giving up everything that used to make you … you? That’s the question millions of 21st-century mothers grapple with every single day as they parent in our madly kid-centric culture. Contrary to the incessant messaging from everywhere, committing to yourself and your own needs is what makes for a good mother and happy kids.With H...

Grief/Consolation Written in short, to the point suggestions, Handbook of Hope provides practical, meaningful, and immediate aid for family and friends of loved ones who die by suicide. Sometimes classified as disenfranchised grief because societys attitudes do not permit normal mourning, suicide is one of the most difficult kinds of loss to cope with. Handbook of Hope is designed to help with the period immediately following the suicide as well as many months later. It points the way, ste...

There are a lot of books out there that will tell you about blindness from a medical perspective. It's tougher to find books that talk first hand about what living with blindness is like and tougher still to find books that describe blindness from a sighted family member's perspective. This book describes the true impact of blindness on day to day life."Thoughts on Blindness" provides a glimpse into the lives of a husband - who is slowly losing vision - and his sighted spouse. Above...