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Why do we do it? Marriage. Cohabitation. Why do we accept all the bad with the good? Why do we ignore red flags? What makes us live our lives in a manner that is contrary to our personal well-being for the sake of a relationship? Many of us are notorious for it. Going against our natures. Making excuses for others’ unacceptable and damaging behavior. Giving pivotal pieces of ourselves away so that we may become a version of ourselves deemed more acceptable or likeable by others. Believing we need someone else to make our lives whole.

In many ways, Mary Odgers was living the American dream. Her husband was a commercial pilot for Delta Airlines, she was an acute-care nurse, and they had delighted in raising their three now-grown sons in the home they had built in the beautiful Ramona Valley of Southern California. But on one October day, the winds suddenly changed, shifting a raging wildfire in the direction of that dream home—and putting into motion a series of unthinkable losses over the next 14 months that Mary never imagined possible.

I Was Scammed: Don’t Be Scammed by Identity Fraud features the different methods that scammers use to steal one’s personal identity, followed by ways to avoid such scams. The book describes the growing identity theft problem, the many data breaches that have occurred, the ways scammers use your personal information, how to protect your identity from theft, and how to repair the damage after a scam. Besides describing the scams, the book provides tips on how to avoid becoming a victim, and what to do if you are.

“A call to action … A reminder of the beautiful resilience of formerly incarcerated women and a celebration of all that they have to offer.” —Susan Burton, author of Becoming Ms. Burton and founder of A New Way of Life Urgent and empathetic, Entry Lessons is one of the first examinations...

In Breakthroughs in Parenting Children with ADHD While Reducing Stress, I will show you how to get through the maze of parenting a child with ADHD while maintaining your sanity and sense of purpose. By listening to this book, you will learn: what exactly is ADHD; the different types of ADHD; the causes of ADHD; how ADHD is diagnosed; preschoolers and ADHD; the challenges facing children with ADHD; how to help your child cope with the many symptoms of ADHD; and more.

This book breaks down quitting alcohol into easy steps that are very achievable for every listener. If you have tried multiple times to quit by yourself and failed, this book simplifies the steps for you, and brings you closer to victory. With her personal experience and multiple studies in the book, Wanjiru shows you how to quit drinking every step of the way.

Lower Your Expectations (and Other Life Skills) is a hilariously honest look at modern adulthood, written for anyone who’s tired of pretending life is supposed to be neat, balanced, or filtered. In this sharply funny and deeply relatable collection, Montana-based author and humorist Katie Simpson takes listeners on a joyride through everyday chaos—laundry mountains, social-media meltdowns, bad customer service, family drama, and the occasional menopausal moment of rage.

In Ken & Chaos: A Love Story, Katie Simpson invites readers into her world: a life built not on fairy tales, but on tractors, chickens, turkeys, Dairy Queen dates, menopause mood swings, and the occasional grease fire. This isn’t a polished romance. It’s a laugh-out-loud, sometimes cringe-worthy, always relatable glimpse into what long-term love really looks like when you live in rural Montana with a man like Ken.

In Love Letters to My Children: A Mother’s Journey of Forgiveness and Generational Healing, author Katie Simpson shares a raw and redemptive memoir told through heartfelt letters to her children. Each chapter captures a milestone of life—first love, heartbreak, marriage, independence, and motherhood—blending memory, wisdom, and deep reflection.

What if you discovered that the spiritual freedom you were searching for had been inside you all along? After years of following every rule, pleasing every person, and trying to stay in God’s “good graces,” Katie Simpson watched her carefully constructed life crumble — religion, marriage, and identity all at once. What followed wasn’t destruction; it was transformation.

In her bold and bitingly funny follow-up to My Own Damn Table, Katie Simpson returns with an unfiltered guide to surviving the circus of life without losing your mind—or your sense of humor. From gaslighters and guilt-trippers to cult-like workplaces and family drama, Katie pulls no punches as she teaches the fine art of protecting your peace, setting boundaries, and finding joy in the chaos. With sharp wit, hard-won wisdom, and stories that are equal parts hilarious and heart-wrenching, she shows how freedom begins the moment you stop apologizing for who you are.

Melanie “Mel” Jones has always had a calling to help others. So, after finding out that her best friend Karen Moore is being abused by her husband, Mel takes action. She takes Karen across the country to hide in an old family home in Newport Oregon. Shortly after moving there, Mel and Karen find a journal belonging to a long dead relative of Mel’s. However, as they read the diary, they quickly discover that the author of the journal may not, in fact, be dead after all — at least not in the way they believe.

What happens when the world takes everything from you — your children, your family, your faith, even your name — and dares you to keep standing? Katie Simpson’s My Own Damn Table is a raw, unflinching memoir of survival, betrayal, and the relentless fight to reclaim a life on her own terms. Raised in a home where love was conditional and safety was a myth, Katie grew up learning to shrink herself in order to survive.

Unlock the secrets to a life of abundance, love, and success with William A Wick III's enlightening masterpiece, "The Magic of Gratitude and The Law of Attraction.” Delve into the timeless wisdom of the law of attraction, a profound universal principle that shapes the very fabric of our existence. Explore the depths of the universe's energy and vibrations as William provides profound insights into the workings of the law of attraction. This book serves as a gateway to understanding and harnessing this transformative force, allowing listeners to shape their destinies with intention and purpose.

Read about how to manage difficult conversations with your loved ones, critical questions to ask during a facility tour, financial breakdown including Medicaid, overcoming challenging behaviors, and much more. Get to know the industry standards and understand the difference between Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Skilled Nursing.

Leaders don’t...Care...Understand...Listen.... Because leaders don’t know how to relate. Sharing her journey as a suicide loss survivor and a military spouse, Cheryl rejected the invisibility others foisted upon her. Embracing her Appalachian heritage of perseverance, she emerged as an extraordinary trailblazer. Cheryl, the first woman appointed CEO in her agency, revitalized a struggling organization by prioritizing well-being and fostering a caring culture.

But here’s something all parents need to hear: Your child’s behavior doesn’t define your worth. It might sound crazy, but it is possible to reclaim your identity and find joy in nearly every part of parenting with Parenting Isn’t Personal.

How do we thrive? In Gods in a Box on My Dresser: An Inquiry Into the Human Capacity to Thrive, Dr. Luciana Passeri takes listeners on her journey to the Peruvian Amazon Jungle as she struggles with God and religion while traversing childhood abandonment, abuse, and an eating disorder that almost took her life.

In 2004, Mindy begins hearing a voice in her head, someone she calls "Joe," and sees signs everywhere that hold mysterious clues only for her. What she doesn't know at the time is that she is experiencing her first schizophrenic episode. For the next decade, she oscillates between two worlds -- a normal life and a secret voice-filled one -- until she begins the journey of merging her two worlds back into one. Becoming Whole documents her onset of schizophrenia and the subsequent years spent learning about it and how to live with it. It is her journey to find solace.

It began with one child. A sudden change. A desperate search for answers. But as one mother fought to bring her youngest back from the grip of an unexplainable illness, she began to see it—threads of the same unraveling woven through her family’s history.