You’re Not Broken
You’re Not Broken

Author: Sarah Woodhouse

Publisher: Penguin Group Australia

Published: 2021-03-30

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 1761040170

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In one way or another, we all carry trauma. It can manifest as anxiety, shame, low self-esteem, over-eating, under-eating, addiction, depression, confusion, people-pleasing, under-earning, low mood, negative thinking, social anxiety, anger, brain fog and more. Traumas, big or ‘little’, leave us trapped in cycles of dysfunctional behaviours, negative thoughts and difficult feelings. Yet many people are unaware they’re stuck in old reactions and patterns that stem from their past traumas. Many of us are wary of the word and push it away instead of moving towards it and learning how to break free. Dr Sarah Woodhouse is a Research Psychologist who specialises in trauma and is passionate about helping people face this word and their past. In You’re Not Broken she teaches you what a trauma is (it’s probably not what you think), and how to recognise when, why and how your past is holding you back. She gently explains the pitfalls of ignoring awkward, upsetting episodes and how true freedom comes from looking back at your past with honesty. Then, sharing the latest research-based techniques and her own personal experience, she guides you towards breaking the trauma loop, reawakening your true self and reclaiming your future.

We're Not Broken
We're Not Broken

Author: Eric Garcia

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 1328587843

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"This book is a message from autistic people to their parents, friends, teachers, coworkers and doctors showing what life is like on the spectrum. It's also my love letter to autistic people. For too long, we have been forced to navigate a world where all the road signs are written in another language." With a reporter's eye and an insider's perspective, Eric Garcia shows what it's like to be autistic across America. Garcia began writing about autism because he was frustrated by the media's coverage of it; the myths that the disorder is caused by vaccines, the narrow portrayals of autistic people as white men working in Silicon Valley. His own life as an autistic person didn't look anything like that. He is Latino, a graduate of the University of North Carolina, and works as a journalist covering politics in Washington D.C. Garcia realized he needed to put into writing what so many autistic people have been saying for years; autism is a part of their identity, they don't need to be fixed. In We're Not Broken, Garcia uses his own life as a springboard to discuss the social and policy gaps that exist in supporting those on the spectrum. From education to healthcare, he explores how autistic people wrestle with systems that were not built with them in mind. At the same time, he shares the experiences of all types of autistic people, from those with higher support needs, to autistic people of color, to those in the LGBTQ community. In doing so, Garcia gives his community a platform to articulate their own needs, rather than having others speak for them, which has been the standard for far too long.

I'm Not Broken
I'm Not Broken

Author: Jesse Leon

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2022-08-23

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 0593466527

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In this unflinching and inspiring memoir, Jesse Leon tells an extraordinary story of resilience and survival, shining a light on a childhood spent devastated by sex trafficking, street life, and substance abuse. Born to indigenous working-class Mexican immigrants in San Diego in the 1970s, Jesse Leon’s childhood was violently ruptured. A dangerous and harrowing encounter at a local gift shop when he was eleven years old left Jesse with a deadly secret. Hurt, alone, and scared for his life, Jesse numbed his pain by losing himself in the hyper-masculine culture of the streets and wherever else he could find it—in alcohol, drugs, and prostitution. Overlooked by state-sanctioned institutions and systems intended to help victims of abuse, neglected like many other low-income Latinos, Jesse spiraled into cycles of suicide and substance abuse. I’m Not Broken is the heartbreaking and remarkable story of the journey Jesse takes to win back his life, leading him to the steps of Harvard University. From being the lone young person of color in Narcotics Anonymous meetings to coming to terms with his own sexual identity, to becoming an engaged mentor for incarcerated youth, Jesse finds the will to live with the love and support of his family, friends, and mentors. Recounting the extraordinary circumstances of his life, Jesse offers a powerful, raw testament to the possibilities of self-transformation and self-acceptance. Unforgettable, I’m Not Broken is an inspirational portrait of one young man’s indomitable strength and spirit to survive—against all possible odds.

You're Not Broken
You're Not Broken

Author: Christopher Michael Duncan

Publisher: Duncan Publishing

Published: 2021-04-14

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9781544519449

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You are not broken. If you want to create a life you love, transform your reality, and manifest miracles with ease, this book is for you. You don't have to "fix" anything about yourself to do it. You don't have to think a certain way, heal your past, clear your emotions, or embrace any specific belief system. It's time to forget everything you know about the power of manifestation. Learn to connect to the hidden field of information where your intuition, inner "instructions," and natural genius are stored, remembering the powerful creator you already are. Make changes at the highest level and transform your life like magic. A complete system in a simple eight-week plan, this is the first and last book you will ever need on manifestation, creation, or self-help. If you're ready to live a Superconscious life, get started today.

Your Brain's Not Broken
Your Brain's Not Broken

Author: Tamara PhD Rosier

Publisher: Revell

Published: 2021-09-21

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1493431986

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If you have ADHD, your brain doesn't work in the same way as a "normal" or neurotypical brain does because it's wired differently. You and others may see this difference in circuitry as somehow wrong or incomplete. It isn't. It does present you with significant challenges like time management, organization skills, forgetfulness, trouble completing tasks, mood swings, and relationship problems. In Your Brain's Not Broken, Dr. Tamara Rosier explains how ADHD affects every aspect of your life. You'll finally understand why you think, feel, and act the way you do. Dr. Rosier applies her years of coaching others to offer you the critical practical tools that can dramatically improve your life and relationships. Anyone with ADHD--as well as anyone who lives with or loves someone with ADHD--will find here a compassionate, encouraging guide to living well and with hope.

You're Not Broken: Dr. Rhoda's Guide to Strong Self Worth for AB/DLs
You're Not Broken: Dr. Rhoda's Guide to Strong Self Worth for AB/DLs

Author: Rhoda Lipscomb

Publisher: Red Quill Press

Published: 2021-10-21

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9780999452615

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Do you struggle to understand and accept your AB/DL side? Do you suffer from shame, embarrassment, and guilt about it? Are you afraid of sharing this part of yourself with your partner? Dr. Rhoda's extensive experience working with AB/DL's and their partners will guide you to let go of your painful emotions and create the life you deserve and desire. In her latest book you will learn the tools and techniques necessary to accept, even celebrate, this side of yourself. Build a strong sense of self-worth. Discover loving ways to educate and negotiate with your partner. *** "Dr. Rhoda concisely shares tools for better self-awareness and self-acceptance for AB/DLs, as well as advice relevant to spouses and parents with AB/DL-related concerns." -BitterGrey, creator of the AB/DL Survey Project at understanding.infantilism.org "I strongly recommend this book to those in the AB/DL community and their partners who struggle to accept and love their authentic self." -Mommy Kuri & Little Philly, co-founders of Teddy Con.org "...a blueprint to understand yourself, be aware of the research on the subject, and learn the skills needed for acceptance and strong self-worth." -Zorro Daddy, Founder of The 1-on-1 Podcast and zorrodaddy.com. "...a cutting-edge guide that can help people understand and accept themselves and help their families and partners do the same." -Dr. Ralph Fox II, PhD, LPC, CST, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor

Adventures for Your Soul
Adventures for Your Soul

Author: Shannon Kaiser

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-08-25

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0698183223

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“An incredible woman on a mission to help people find peace,happiness, and fulfillment.” Gabrielle Bernstein, author of Miracles Now Have you ever felt like there’s something holding you back? Maybe that something is you . . . Sometimes the one thing you need to make a change is to see things from a fresh perspective. Discover twenty-one innovative emotional explorations to boldly confront the habits that are holding you back in this breakthrough guide that provides the tools you need to fearlessly embrace your innermost desires. Drawing from her own transformational experiences, Shannon Kaiser’s program utilizes an empowering process that encourages you to go on adventures for your soul so you can: • Achieve your goals • Remove limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging patterns • Feel freedom from fear and live with purpose and passion • Be unapologetic about your innermost desires • And make happiness your natural way of life By focusing on how your life feels instead of how it looks on the outside, you can passionately experience your own life adventures. By changing the way you see yourself, you can ultimately live life to the fullest.

Bent Not Broken
Bent Not Broken

Author: Lauren Roche

Publisher: Zymurgy Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781903506028

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Lauren had a turbulent childhood and adolescence. In some ways it is a horrific story: her parents' marriage break-up, sexual abuse as a child in Australia, her mother's drug addiction and eventual suicide, a rebellious adolescence in Wellington, running away, stowing away, being raped by three men, and on to prostitution, depression, suicide attempts and drug use on her own account. After a number of dead end jobs, Lauren worked as a striper and then became a prostitute. She returned to high school as an adult student and eventually undertook medical studies and qualified as a general practitioner. Medical training is renowned as being rigourous and difficult. Lauren made it with not only her difficult past to reconcile, but also the problems of a single mother with a child with learning difficulties.

Betrayed Not Broken
Betrayed Not Broken

Author: Laurel Wiers

Publisher: Morgan James Publishing

Published: 2015-01-06

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 1630472204

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Today, 50 percent of relationships will experience infidelity. Do you know the signs? If your partner is cheating, can your relationship survive? When infidelity is exposed, your world is turned upside down. Knowing how to move forward and finding the answers to all your questions can be overwhelming and difficult. Betrayed Not Broken gives you the answers you need and guides you through the emotional process from the discovery of his betrayal to making the decision to stay or go. If you make the choice to try and restore a relationship after infidelity, some things you may want to know are: What am I allowed to ask of him so I can trust again? Should I ask him to cut off the relationship with his lover right away? How long will it take to heal from infidelity and make a decision? What can add to your confusion is wondering: Should I just forgive and forget? Is it true that "once a cheater always a cheater"? Can I ask for details about the affair? Is it cheating if he didn't have sex with her? Betrayed Not Broken is for the woman who has experienced infidelity or thinks she might have a cheating partner. It is also for the couple wanting to repair the relationship after betrayal. This guide is written in an easy-to-follow format that gives the answers you are looking for right when you need them without any psychobabble-just clear direction. Each chapter ends with questions you can ask yourself as well as provides exercises for both you and your partner as you journey past the betrayal. It's hard to know what to do once infidelity has been revealed; Betrayed Not Broken makes it easier.

We Are Not Broken
We Are Not Broken

Author: George M Johnson

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2021-09-07

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 0759554617

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New memoir from George M. Johnson, the New York Times bestselling author of All Boys Aren't Blue—a "deeply impactful" (Nic Stone), "striking and joyful" (Laurie Halse Anderson), and "stunning read" (Publishers Weekly, starred) that celebrates Black boyhood and brotherhood in all its glory! This is the vibrant story of George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul -- four children raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. The boys hold each other close through early brushes with racism, memorable experiences at the family barbershop, and first loves and losses. And with Nanny at their center, they are never broken. George M. Johnson captures the unique experience of growing up as a Black boy in America through rich family stories that explore themes of vulnerability, sacrifice, and culture. Complete with touching letters from the grandchildren to their beloved matriarch and a full color photo insert, this heartwarming and heartbreaking memoir is destined to become a modern classic of emerging adulthood.