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Are you suffering from untreated feelings resulting from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)? Trauma lingers in your body and impacts your mental and physical health unless you excavate and process your traumas effectively. But how do you achieve this? I compiled a list of practical strategies that my friends, students, and loved ones used to overcome their childhood trauma. Their success is my motivation for writing this book and sharing strategies to assist you in coping with your childhood memories.

Roxy Horne is so close to becoming a full-blown Private Investigator—just as soon as she clears one tiny, inconvenient hurdle: her best friend's been tossed in a Las Vegas Metro holding cell for murder. Talk about a buzzkill. The victim? Sarina's on-again, off-again, full-time pain-in-the-neck boyfriend. According to Las Vegas Metro, she's the only suspect. Sure, he was a two-timing dirtbag with the moral compass of a raccoon in a dumpster fire—but murder? Sarina's more likely to host a UFO-watching party than commit a felony.

When Vivienne Walker becomes one of the prime suspects in a murder that sends shockwaves through the community, her guarded secrets begin to unravel. As investigators dig deeper, the cracks in Vivienne’s carefully crafted life begin to show, and the dark truths about her past start to emerge.

The aftermath of a relationship with a narcissist can feel like seeing yourself through shattered glass. Mending the pieces of who you are after abuse and gas-lighting can be a daunting task. But… YOU ARE NOT ALONE! "Mirror of Betrayal" by Chase Andrews is a beacon of hope on your journey to thrive again. This profound book is specifically crafted for those emerging from the shadows of narcissistic abuse and grappling with the complexities of Complex PTSD.

Feisty, stubborn, and bored with life in Texas, she's is about to get more than she bargained for. In a sort of mid-life crisis, widow Anne Best heads to the Big Apple for a job interview, expecting no more than a few days adventure in New York City. Instead, she finds herself with a new job working for the most infuriating man she's ever met. Billionaire Steven Gherring is one of New York's Most Eligible Bachelors, and he has every intention of staying that way. But Gram has other ideas. She's on a not-so-secret campaign to find a wife for her grandson.

Third year of medical school is the greatest test in a doctor’s life, a year of rotating throughout specialties, teams, hospitals, and lives. It leaves an indelible mark on every physician, but the story is often untold…until now. Told through gonzo-style, bare-it-all journaling, Love, Sanity, or Medical School takes you on a tour of third year with Dr. Stephanie Benjamin, a 9/11 and Katrina-surviving, former Junior Olympic fencer with a tenacious spirit and keen humor.

Give Them The Words is a must-listen for anyone who is seeking practical advice and actionable strategies to improve communication for exceptional kids. Written by Speech Language Pathologist and mother Kim Gallo, this thought-provoking, easy-to-follow, and pragmatic guide draws upon Gallo's expertise in early intervention and her previous published works.

Fresh off a string of losses and some wild nights, I've been slapped with a team-issued dating ban until the playoffs are over. My determination to stay away from the opposite sex, however, gets sidelined when the author shadowing me for a book turns out to be a woman. To be fair, though, how was I supposed to know someone by the name of Charlie would be the most adorable and authentic person I’ve ever met? Good thing she’s not the type of woman I usually go for. So, why I can’t stop thinking about her?

The Deadbeat Killer features Charlie Casey—a burned-out contract killer yet, strangely, a sympathetic figure. At 53, Charlie knows his personal life is one big bowl of nothingness. The love of his life, from years back, still needs closure. And after decades of killing gigs and social solitude, Charlie is seeking to answer a question—What made me possible? Charlie’s life reboot takes on urgency after he mistakenly kills an innocent woman while on a gig in the Hollywood Hills.

Evan Spark grew up in the shadow of four older brothers, but he’s finally found his own place in the limelight on primetime TV. His job, with the best fans and a chance to work with the love of his life, is everything he ever wanted...except for the flirty costar who’s set her eyes—and lips!—on him. The longer they keep their relationship under wraps, the harder it is to know what’s real. As the paparazzi zero in on their secrets, they must learn to discern the truth from the lies. Will the hazards of show business spark new insecurities or strengthen their bond of trust?

We’ve all had that nightmare date, the one that makes you want to throw yourself off the platform in front of an oncoming train. Mine is my hot next-door neighbor who just moved into the building.

Do you know what it means to live a motherless life? Every person will inevitably have an experience with grieving. However, when your mother passes away the pain may run much deeper. You may feel lost or broken, yet, there is still light at the end of the tunnel.

Based on the history and stories of Bakersfield California, Cookesville is a fictional western town whose story, location and peoples have been ripped from the pages of history. Listeners learn the intense backstory of those who initially settled the wild west town of Cookesville in the 1850’s and follow the founders of Cookesville—Frank Cooke, his Native American wife Lily, and their entourage of Native Americans, Mestizos and Chinese—and their offspring, into the 21st century.

As a middle school English teacher, Courtney Black was very familiar with all of the love stories, thank you very much. She preferred the love poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning to Shakespeare, but when it came to love in her own life, well, that was another matter. It was the most cliché story of them all, but after having her heartbroken by a cheating boyfriend, Courtney had sworn off love. Shakespeare did know a little about scorned women, and Courtney was determined to live her life on her own terms. Until a man came along that seemed just fine.

Brie Owen, a journalist who is haunted by the past, decided to leave Denton Falls behind her. After receiving a call from the killer wanting to play a game, Brie wonders if she will ever escape her dark past. Evil lurks in every shadow, leering at her attempted escape.

Stress is one factor that has been responsible for many miserable lives. Stress has cost many of us the good things of life and the fun of life. How do you cope when you are being stressed? How can you manage your life to avoid or eliminate some of the stressors? This audiobook is written for these purposes. If you want to live a stress-free and successful life, then this audiobook is a must-listen for you. This audiobook will open your eyes to the causes of the stress/emotional trauma you experience daily. It is written to help you gain awareness of yourself and your stressors.

Everything in Kelly Kennedy's world is perfect! But when a ghost from the past returns, Kelly's idea of perfection is split into gory pieces. Slowly, Kelly's sanity snaps as she notices Danny spending more time with the handsome cheerleader, Freddie Hernández, than her. And she has a funny feeling they might be into tossing more than the 'ole pigskin off the field.

All Brynleigh “Bryn” Tinsley wanted was to find a safe harbor and put the past behind her so she could raise her little girl in a peaceful, loving environment. Now, three identities later and 2,000 miles away, she finds herself in the small, seaside town of Lighthouse Cove, Florida. The last thing she needs is a pesky firefighter who keeps showing up at every turn, doing his best to become her handyman - and more. But when her daughter’s life is on the line, Brynleigh will do whatever it takes to protect her daughter from the hell that is her past.

Empaths often struggle with setting healthy boundaries and taking care of their own needs. They may feel guilty for saying no or putting themselves first, leading to burnout and emotional exhaustion If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Empaths around the world face these challenges every day. But there is hope. In this Bundle, you will discover practical strategies and techniques to help you navigate life as an empath and unlock your inner power.

Angel Lamb has overcome many obstacles in her three decades of life. Rescued from an abusive environment at a young age, Angel has a realistic and cynical outlook on life, yet a strong sense of right and wrong. After she loses her wife in a tragic automobile accident, Angel seeks out the assistance of a local grief support group to help her deal with the crushing loss. When violence begins to find members of the group, Angel is forced to face her painful past as well as an uncertain future. In order to survive, she will have to challenge her own black and white view of good and evil.