Author: Melody Beattie
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1592857825
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
The Grief Club is Melody Beattie's profoundly personal, powerfully healing book to help readers through life's most difficult times. Part memoir, part self-help book, part journalism, The Grief Club is a book of stories bound together by the human experience of loss in its many forms such as death, divorce, drug addiction, and the tumultuous yet tender process of recovery. It's a book you need to read and share. Twenty years ago, Codependent No More established Melody Beattie as a pioneering voice in self-help literature and endeared her to readers who longed for healthier relationships. Over the years, Melody has invited readers into her life with several more best-selling books--each punctuated with her trademark candor and intuitive wisdom.
Welcome to the Grief Club
Author: Janine Kwoh
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 1523511710
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Welcome to the Grief Club - a place where one human who experienced a terrible loss, Janine Kwoh, is at the door to welcome other humans who are grieving. It is not an instruction manual, or a step-by-step playbook, or a memoir. It is, rather, a fresh, empathetic approach to all of the surprising, confusing, brutal, funny, and downright bizarre parts of grief. Combining her own experiences with grief - the author's partner died when both were in their late 20s - with what she learned from others in her 'grief club', Kwoh uses brief writings and observations, hand-drawn illustrations, and diagrams to explore all the different ways grief happens. Plus, wisdom and understanding in every line - there is no right or wrong way to grieve - and permission to grieve in whichever ways you need, for however long you need to. What to do when the world is your grief trigger. Signs you have grief brain. And gentle assurances: Grief isn't linear, but it does change and will soften over time. It is a book to put into the hands of anyone who is grieving, because from its very first page, that person will know they are no longer alone.
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 1523511710
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Welcome to the Grief Club - a place where one human who experienced a terrible loss, Janine Kwoh, is at the door to welcome other humans who are grieving. It is not an instruction manual, or a step-by-step playbook, or a memoir. It is, rather, a fresh, empathetic approach to all of the surprising, confusing, brutal, funny, and downright bizarre parts of grief. Combining her own experiences with grief - the author's partner died when both were in their late 20s - with what she learned from others in her 'grief club', Kwoh uses brief writings and observations, hand-drawn illustrations, and diagrams to explore all the different ways grief happens. Plus, wisdom and understanding in every line - there is no right or wrong way to grieve - and permission to grieve in whichever ways you need, for however long you need to. What to do when the world is your grief trigger. Signs you have grief brain. And gentle assurances: Grief isn't linear, but it does change and will soften over time. It is a book to put into the hands of anyone who is grieving, because from its very first page, that person will know they are no longer alone.
Letters from the Grief Club
Author: Beth French
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1787759229
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Welcome to the club you never wanted to join. When someone you love dies, it may seem impossible to know what will happen next and how you will cope. Losing someone in early adulthood, you may feel even more alone, when no-one around you seems to have had the same experience. Our letters don't have all the answers, but they do have some - because we've been through it ourselves. Some of us have written to ourselves back on that first day of grief, with the reassurance that we will get through those awful first months. Others share snippets from our grief journeys - from the experience of therapy, to the power of getting creative. Encompassing all types of loss, these stories show that there is no one way to grieve. They talk honestly about grief - the sad, the bad, and the surprisingly beautiful. Welcome to the Grief Club, we're so glad you've found us.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1787759229
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Welcome to the club you never wanted to join. When someone you love dies, it may seem impossible to know what will happen next and how you will cope. Losing someone in early adulthood, you may feel even more alone, when no-one around you seems to have had the same experience. Our letters don't have all the answers, but they do have some - because we've been through it ourselves. Some of us have written to ourselves back on that first day of grief, with the reassurance that we will get through those awful first months. Others share snippets from our grief journeys - from the experience of therapy, to the power of getting creative. Encompassing all types of loss, these stories show that there is no one way to grieve. They talk honestly about grief - the sad, the bad, and the surprisingly beautiful. Welcome to the Grief Club, we're so glad you've found us.
Gold Scars
Author: Sylvia Moore Myers
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
ISBN: 1636982832
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
Discover the transformative journey of healing and hope in Gold Scars. When faced with profound loss and trauma, it often feels like there's nowhere to turn, and the words of well-meaning loved ones too often fall short. But is there a way to mend the shattered pieces of one's life and uncover the beauty within their scars? Join grief specialist Sylvia Clements Myers as she offers guidance through the seven pivotal areas of life where one may feel shattered. Drawing inspiration from the art of Kintsugi, she reveals how people can heal and grow stronger by filling their wounds with gold. With courage, acceptance, and a touch of humor, you'll learn to embrace your scars and reclaim joy, health, hope, and experience God’s holiness.
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
ISBN: 1636982832
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
Discover the transformative journey of healing and hope in Gold Scars. When faced with profound loss and trauma, it often feels like there's nowhere to turn, and the words of well-meaning loved ones too often fall short. But is there a way to mend the shattered pieces of one's life and uncover the beauty within their scars? Join grief specialist Sylvia Clements Myers as she offers guidance through the seven pivotal areas of life where one may feel shattered. Drawing inspiration from the art of Kintsugi, she reveals how people can heal and grow stronger by filling their wounds with gold. With courage, acceptance, and a touch of humor, you'll learn to embrace your scars and reclaim joy, health, hope, and experience God’s holiness.
Ramblings from the Heart
Author: Melody R. McGowan
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1598866923
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Have you ever found yourself wondering what to do with all that God has handed you? Author Melody R. McGowan presents a collection of poems, prose, anecdotes, and inspirational messages, drawn from heartbreak and tragedy experienced. Tossed into an emotional abyss, author Melody R. McGowan steps forth into a world of light, using her own unique voice, wit, and humor to inspire others with her love of words and expression of emotion. Reflecting experiences that may seem all too familiar, these writings are filled with love, life, laughter, and even heartache. Each page is filled with inspiration rising from many aspects of daily living, while taking an up-close examination of grief and moving on with life. For anyone who is struggling with grief after the death of a loved one, looking for inspiration, a quick pick-me-up, or a simple chuckle for the day, this is the remedy.
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1598866923
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Have you ever found yourself wondering what to do with all that God has handed you? Author Melody R. McGowan presents a collection of poems, prose, anecdotes, and inspirational messages, drawn from heartbreak and tragedy experienced. Tossed into an emotional abyss, author Melody R. McGowan steps forth into a world of light, using her own unique voice, wit, and humor to inspire others with her love of words and expression of emotion. Reflecting experiences that may seem all too familiar, these writings are filled with love, life, laughter, and even heartache. Each page is filled with inspiration rising from many aspects of daily living, while taking an up-close examination of grief and moving on with life. For anyone who is struggling with grief after the death of a loved one, looking for inspiration, a quick pick-me-up, or a simple chuckle for the day, this is the remedy.
Living the Life Unexpected
Author: Jody Day
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 150980904X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
‘The book to recommend to patients when they face coming to terms with unavoidable childlessness.' – British Medical Journal In Living the Life Unexpected, Jody Day addresses the experience of involuntary childlessness and provides a powerful, practical guide to help those negotiating a future without children come to terms with their grief; a grief that is only just beginning to be recognized by society. This friendly, practical, humorous and honest guide from one of the world’s most respected names in childless support offers compassion and understanding and shows how it’s possible to move towards a creative, happy, meaningful and fulfilling future – even if it’s not the one you had planned. Millions of people are now living a life without children, almost double that of a generation ago and the numbers are rising still. Although some are childfree by choice, many others are childless due to infertility or circumstance and are struggling to come to terms with their uncertain future. Although most people think that those without children either 'couldn't' or 'didn't want’ to be parents, the truth is much more complex. Jody Day was forty-four when she realized that her quest to be a mother was at an end. She presumed that she was through the toughest part, but over the next couple of years she was hit by waves of grief, despair and isolation. Eventually she found her way and in 2011 created Gateway Women, the global friendship and support network for childless women which has now helped almost two million people worldwide. This edition, previously titled Rocking the Life Unexpected, has been extensively revised and updated, with significant additional content and case studies from forty involuntarily childless people (mostly women) from around the world.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 150980904X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
‘The book to recommend to patients when they face coming to terms with unavoidable childlessness.' – British Medical Journal In Living the Life Unexpected, Jody Day addresses the experience of involuntary childlessness and provides a powerful, practical guide to help those negotiating a future without children come to terms with their grief; a grief that is only just beginning to be recognized by society. This friendly, practical, humorous and honest guide from one of the world’s most respected names in childless support offers compassion and understanding and shows how it’s possible to move towards a creative, happy, meaningful and fulfilling future – even if it’s not the one you had planned. Millions of people are now living a life without children, almost double that of a generation ago and the numbers are rising still. Although some are childfree by choice, many others are childless due to infertility or circumstance and are struggling to come to terms with their uncertain future. Although most people think that those without children either 'couldn't' or 'didn't want’ to be parents, the truth is much more complex. Jody Day was forty-four when she realized that her quest to be a mother was at an end. She presumed that she was through the toughest part, but over the next couple of years she was hit by waves of grief, despair and isolation. Eventually she found her way and in 2011 created Gateway Women, the global friendship and support network for childless women which has now helped almost two million people worldwide. This edition, previously titled Rocking the Life Unexpected, has been extensively revised and updated, with significant additional content and case studies from forty involuntarily childless people (mostly women) from around the world.
The New Codependency
Author: Melody Beattie
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439117691
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
The New Codependency is an owner’s manual to learning to be who you are and gives you the tools necessary to reclaim your life by renouncing unhealthy practices. In Codependent No More, Melody Beattie introduced the world to the term codependency. Now a modern classic, this book established Beattie as a pioneer in self-help literature and endeared her to millions of readers who longed for healthier relationships. Twenty-five years later concepts such as self-care and setting boundaries have become entrenched in mainstream culture. Now Beattie has written a followup volume, The New Codependency, which clears up misconceptions about codependency, identifies how codependent behavior has changed, and provides a new generation with a road map to wellness. The question remains: What is and what is not codependency? Beattie here reminds us that much of codependency is normal behavior. It’s about crossing lines. There are times we do too much, care too much, feel too little, or overly engage. Feeling resentment after giving is not the same as heartfelt generosity. Narcissism and self-love, enabling and nurturing, and controlling and setting boundaries are not interchangeable terms. In The New Codependency, Beattie explores these differences, effectively invoking her own inspiring story and those of others, to empower us to step out of the victim role forever. Codependency, she shows, is not an illness but rather a series of behaviors that once broken down and analyzed can be successfully combated. Each section offers an overview of and a series of activities pertaining to a particular behavior—caretaking, controlling, manipulation, denial, repression, etc.—enabling us to personalize our own step-by-step guide to wellness. These sections, in conjunction with a series of tests allowing us to assess the level of our codependent behavior, demonstrate that while it may not seem possible now, we have the power to take care of ourselves, no matter what we are experiencing.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439117691
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
The New Codependency is an owner’s manual to learning to be who you are and gives you the tools necessary to reclaim your life by renouncing unhealthy practices. In Codependent No More, Melody Beattie introduced the world to the term codependency. Now a modern classic, this book established Beattie as a pioneer in self-help literature and endeared her to millions of readers who longed for healthier relationships. Twenty-five years later concepts such as self-care and setting boundaries have become entrenched in mainstream culture. Now Beattie has written a followup volume, The New Codependency, which clears up misconceptions about codependency, identifies how codependent behavior has changed, and provides a new generation with a road map to wellness. The question remains: What is and what is not codependency? Beattie here reminds us that much of codependency is normal behavior. It’s about crossing lines. There are times we do too much, care too much, feel too little, or overly engage. Feeling resentment after giving is not the same as heartfelt generosity. Narcissism and self-love, enabling and nurturing, and controlling and setting boundaries are not interchangeable terms. In The New Codependency, Beattie explores these differences, effectively invoking her own inspiring story and those of others, to empower us to step out of the victim role forever. Codependency, she shows, is not an illness but rather a series of behaviors that once broken down and analyzed can be successfully combated. Each section offers an overview of and a series of activities pertaining to a particular behavior—caretaking, controlling, manipulation, denial, repression, etc.—enabling us to personalize our own step-by-step guide to wellness. These sections, in conjunction with a series of tests allowing us to assess the level of our codependent behavior, demonstrate that while it may not seem possible now, we have the power to take care of ourselves, no matter what we are experiencing.