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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.

More than 84 million Americans - almost three-fourths of the US population - own a pet, and our society is still learning how to recognize and dignify that relationship with proper mourning rituals. We have only recently allowed the conversation of how to grieve for our nonhuman family members to come front and center. Lost Companions fills a specific, important demand, a massive need in the market for an accessible, meaningful book on pet loss.

The day your mother dies is the day you acquire a powerful and persistent new companion-grief. It is also the day you become the keeper of a legacy that has the potential to affect generations to come. Between a past you can't let go of and a future you can hardly find the energy to think about, you stand. The ground may feel shaky, but it is sacred. And it must be tread.

This podcast is about reflecting on true stories - both from the bible and our day-to-day lives, and extracting from them key lessons that can be applicable to our lives.

Does your boss constantly blame you for things you didn't do? Do you isolate yourself from friends and family to avoid conflict at home? Do you feel anxious when you see a certain "friend's" name on your cell phone? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you most likely have a narcissist in your life. The Object of My Affection Is in My Reflection will help you understand the complexities of this disorder and arm you with the coping mechanisms to navigate through this type of relationship.

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.

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER NATIONAL BESTSELLER The definitive resource on perhaps the single most universal human concern: death. Even more relevant than when it was first published, this edition addresses contemporary issues in end-of-life care and includes an all-embracing and incisive...

'This book is a glowing achievement by one of the best essayists of her generation' Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff ‘Witty, fresh and full of life’ Liv Little Kimberly McIntosh has lived a full life, with a loving family, messy friendships, mind-expanding travel and all-night parties. She’s also...

Ruth Markel is the mother of the late Dan Markel, a noted law professor who was murdered in Tallahassee, Florida, in 2014. In The Unveiling, she describes her experiences since the day of Dan's death from several distinct perspectives.

Throughout Reflections of a Cowboy, Steve shares some of what he was subjected to during his childhood and how it shaped his life, holding him back from being the person he always wanted to be. Displaying true vulnerability, Steve shows how he has slowly turned the tide by continually battling with the negative self-talk that controlled him for years.

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.

50+ Questions to Ask for Personal Growth offers an approach to easily ask yourself or someone else in your life questions for growth in you relationship.

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.

A Gift to You as a Woman is honored with a heartfelt foreword from world renowned scholar Mufti Ismail Menk, who praises its depth and relevance for today’s families and communities. His endorsement underscores the importance of this audiobook it is not only for women, but also for men and youth seeking guidance, healing, and a stronger connection to Allah. The audiobook begins with faith, reminding us that true healing, resilience, and transformation can only come from Allah.

In this collection of personal essays, Mark Elswick offers humorous episodes about being a man and father. Whether it’s his daughter sending him to the store to buy those...well, things that transforms him into "Padman"; his realization that at 42, he is slowly turning into an old man; or his reaction to his middle-school-aged daughter dating a "man" two years older than her, listeners - males and females alike - will find themselves cracking smiles when they aren’t busy laughing out loud.

Are there times when the man in your life is a complete mystery to you? How would you like to finally have a clear window into his head? Or, as a man, do you ever end up kicking yourself, not understanding why you behaved in a way that upset your partner, or why it’s so hard for you to just cause less conflict or trouble for your relationship? One of the fastest, easiest ways we can become closer to our partners is by truly understanding where they are coming from. Men, in particular, often find difficulties expressing their needs out loud, or even knowing what they really are.

Echoes of Love is a companion for those hardest days and quietest nights. It is a collection of 100 short reflections for the grieving heart: honest, raw, and quietly real. Each reflection offers a soft moment of recognition, something to hold onto when you're not sure what you feel or how to move through it. Some parts may comfort you. Others may bring tears. All were written to meet you where you are.

As you mourn the loss of a loved one, this collection of intimate personal reflections, Scripture, and heartfelt prayers from a fellow griever offers comfort and hope in the days, months, and beyond as you navigate life after loss. The funeral comes and goes, and you're forced to deal with the...

The official companion to The Wild Edge of Sorrow—reflection prompts, timely exercises, and rituals of renewal for moving with grief and loss from bestselling author Francis Weller “[The Wild Edge of Sorrow] blew me away. I underlined things on nearly every page." —Anderson Cooper, All...