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Those who have had a narcissistic parent can testify to how damaging it can be to one's psyche. Narcissistic parents lack empathy, show a severe sense of entitlement to micromanage the lives of their children, and often subject their children to neglect, as well as emotional, psychological, and physical abuse. From the unique challenges daughters of narcissistic fathers face to the ways in which adverse childhood experiences affect our brains, Shahida Arabi's insightful essays resonate deeply with those who have been raised by narcissistic parents.

Written from the perspective of seniors enjoying the fourth quarter of life, even as they wonder about sudden-death overtime. Often funny, occasionally melancholy, but always heartfelt, these universal reflections on life are the perfect excuse for family communication across the generations. And a reason for creating your own family history. Past, present, and future. But don't feel left out if you're a much younger listener.

STOP Believing These Menopause Myths That Are Making Everything Harder... Myth #1: "If you're struggling with menopause, you're doing something wrong." Truth: Dealing with menopause is challenging for most women & struggling doesn't mean you're failing. It means you're human. Myth #2: "You just have to tough it out & wait for it to be over." Truth: While you can't skip menopause, you absolutely can change how you experience it through mindset shifts & self-compassion—the right mindset for menopause makes all the difference.

Shadows of Silence: Healing From Childhood Emotional Neglect is a compassionate and transformative guide for anyone who has experienced the silent wounds of neglect, abandonment, and emotional deprivation during their formative years. Emotional neglect, though often invisible, can leave deep scars that affect self-worth, relationships, and overall well-being well into adulthood. This book offers a powerful combination of reflections and actionable strategies designed to help you overcome the lingering effects of childhood emotional neglect.

Motherhood is one of life’s most joyful yet most difficult gifts. We are eager to get it "right," yet parenting usually highlights our weaknesses and leaves us worried about our mistakes. These hope-filled, positive devotions recognize the realities and pressures, joys and disappointments of motherhood and will give you a precious reminder of grace from God’s word to hold onto each day. They will help you to trust that God’s grace is enough for you and your kids.

Find peace, purpose, and god’s presence in the empty nest. As your child steps into adulthood—whether leaving for college, starting a career, or beginning a life of their own—you may find yourself facing unexpected emotions. The once-busy home is now quieter, your daily routines have shifted, and you’re left wondering, Who am I now? What comes next? You are not alone. This 52-Week Empty Nest Devotional is designed to help you navigate this transition with faith, hope, and renewed purpose.

Written in Judy Ford's characteristically warm and supportive style, Expecting Baby is an emotional and spiritual handbook for mothers to help get them through one of life's great adventures: pregnancy.

In the years just before the Santa Clara Valley morphed into Silicon Valley, it was a sleepy agricultural basin dotted with cherry orchards. Carol Sveilich’s youth in San Jose was a combo platter of glass walls, cool music, useless gadgets, groovy neighbors, and worry. And, oh yes—sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll. In Reflections from a Glass House, the indelible memories of fumbling through school and the passage through adolescence near the “City of Love” are masterfully awash with comedic prose, amusing storytelling, and gut-wrenching recollections.

Are you a father coming up in parenthood and this horrific world. Take up arms my brothers, you are not alone in this fight. Come along as we discuss the things that we as fathers and new parents struggle with. New Episodes Twice a week---Monday and Friday.

This volume brings together fourteen insightful self-help short listens—previously published individually—now available in one collection for reflection, clarity, and personal growth. Each book explores the patterns, choices, and challenges that shape your life, including resilience, emotional freedom, relationships, mindset, and authentic fulfillment. Through practical insights and reflective guidance, this collection encourages you to reconnect with your inner voice and grow through change and discomfort.

Nadie dijo que ser padre sea una tarea sencilla. Enojo, envidia, frustración y vergüenza son emociones que muchas veces experimentamos con respecto a nuestros hijos y que, por si fuera poco, generalmente se acompañan de culpabilidad. Ese “lado oculto” de la relación padre/hijo puede arruinar la relación y alejarnos cada vez más de ellos.

Right now, all across the world, many people are losing hope. It is being replaced by fear - fear of the unknown, fear of poverty, fear of a global pandemic; fear of death and violence, fear of turmoil and social upheaval. We are in the middle of transition, and change frightens people. My primary purpose for writing this book was to rekindle hope within the hearts and minds of humanity, especially my fellow Christians, because we are the ones who harbor the ultimate hope of the universe.

Welcome to Restless Reflections. Diagnose with ADHD at six years old my thoughts have always been all over the place. I used to always be in trouble but now I use Restlessness Reflections to inspire others to know we’re not bad we just active, talks to parents and teachers on other ways to teach children who can’t sit still instead of it always being a punishment. My podcast will touch on many topics It could be scattered, it could be all over the place, I may have to stop and may have to pause.I may have to get my word together because of a stroke I suffered nine years ago which left me ...

The Catholic Grandfather’s Daily Prayer Guide: 30 Reflections for Strength and Peace is a spiritual companion for Catholic grandfathers who seek to leave a legacy of faith. With daily Scripture passages centered on the Eucharist, short reflections, and practical steps, this guide equips grandfathers to inspire their families and grow closer to Christ. Each prayer fosters strength, peace, and renewed devotion, helping grandfathers live their vocation with courage and joy.

Hey! Welcome to Pure Reflections, the podcast. Join your host Danielle Thompson, Resident in Counseling & mentor as she reflects on her journey through motherhood, womanhood & discipleship.

Interracial families are more common than ever, yet their unique stories often remain untold. This transparent poetry collection offers a deeply personal glimpse into my journey—growing up in a predominantly single-race family, navigating the intricacies of interracial relationships, and raising biracial children. Through honest and unfiltered reflections, I delve into the joys, challenges, and struggles in building an interracial family, while also celebrating the love, cultural connection and sense of belonging that makes this journey meaningful.

By Dr Srilekhini Kadari. This podcast is about caring for a child with severe learning disabilities. I will be interviewing my mother for her parenting experience in taking care of my brother who was diagnosed with severe learning disabilities soon after birth. I will also be speaking about medical conditions like Cerebral Palsy, Lissencephaly and Epilepsy.

A compelling book about dysfunction, forgiveness, a life-changing transformation, and the key to leaving trails of light. If you've struggled with a dysfunctional family, divorce, having mental illnesses, being overweight, being a single parent, having a life-threatening health issue, or challenged by dating again in mid-life, then you will want to find out how one woman found her way to forgive, survive, and thrive. Told with wit and wisdom, Leaving Trails of Light and Toilet Paper is a journey of discovery toward love and light.

After 45 years of marriage, celebrated author and poet Abigail B. Calkin explores the complicated relationship she has with her husband who served three tours of duty in two different wars. Raw, riveting, and engaging, Calkin recounts how war and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) shaped their marriage and family. Told in prose and poetry, The Soul of My Soldier is a vivid exploration of the history of war on family, the extended and significant impact war has on loved ones, and how war affects deployed military personnel far beyond their tour of duty.

Breathing Through Foster Care is an honest and sometimes raw account of the daily joys and challenges of fostering. This honest glimpse into an imperfect family offers practical tips on how to avoid the missteps they made. It also provides many strategies they learned along the way to maintain a healthy family with children who have experienced trauma.