Light Personal Development

After Rachel and Matthew had their first child, they had a couple of fights. Well, okay, more than a couple - they fought for over three years. They fought about schedules. They fought about bad habits. They even fought about the lawn mower. And besides actually having their child, it was the best thing that could've happened. Chronicling their greatest hits, from the great birth control debate to the divorce joke showdown, Fights You'll Have After Having a Baby is a postpartum story with hope.

"Becoming Sanar: From Shadow to Light" is a profound exploration of resilience, healing, and transformation. Follow Linda's journey from a harrowing childhood to a tumultuous adulthood, navigating through pain, darkness, and emotional abandonment. At its core, this book is a narrative of healing, guided by Ola, Linda's guardian angel.

Dave Iverson was a busy broadcast journalist recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease when he decided to do something he'd never quite imagined: He moved in to take care of his 95-year-old mom. Winter Stars is the moving story of their 10-year caregiving journey.

Do you have a lady friend who is under stress or even hurting? Inside the Hearts of Bible Women is a series of 12 short stories to help women understand some of the more serious problems and challenges facing us in our modern age, just as women did thousands of years ago. Unbeknown to you, a seemingly stable lady friend may be going through any of these problems right now. Most such problems are not normally discussed openly, but we should not pretend they do not exist.

No child grows up too quickly. Children who regularly experience trauma are exposed to more than they are capable of processing. As a result, they often present a facade which falsely conveys that they are more secure and mature than they really are. The consequences of such assumptions are potentially harmful to their health, development, and well-being. Just Enough Light is much more than a story chronicling the impact of divorce on a child raised by a parent suffering from mental illness, incapable of providing the necessary material and emotional support for her children.

When adult Levonne Gaddy returns to the rural North Carolina community where she was born and raised to attend her mother's funeral, the director bars her entry to the viewing room, assuming she is white and therefore not related to the “colored” woman in the coffin. A sad, funny, and poignant story of childhood emerges as memories surface of racism and of the dysfunctional family life she left behind. Turmoil during the 1960s' racial integration of southern schools fill her mind, as do the challenges of her first job, at age 11, as the live-in caregiver for an elderly white woman.

A compelling book about dysfunction, forgiveness, a life-changing transformation, and the key to leaving trails of light. If you've struggled with a dysfunctional family, divorce, having mental illnesses, being overweight, being a single parent, having a life-threatening health issue, or challenged by dating again in mid-life, then you will want to find out how one woman found her way to forgive, survive, and thrive. Told with wit and wisdom, Leaving Trails of Light and Toilet Paper is a journey of discovery toward love and light.

If you are like me, your life hasn't turned out exactly like you thought it would. Damaged relationships, addictions, missed opportunities, the turbulence of the world, and self-doubt derail our visions. It can be depressing. It's easy to give up. That is where I found myself years ago. Something needed to change. Through a series of unplanned & and largely unwelcomed & events, I discovered a path out of the darkness and into the light that showed me a life beyond anything I could have imagined.

A powerful and deeply personal memoir, Struemph draws on her own stories of overcoming life’s small obstacles to developing the tenacity and resiliency to conquer much larger ones. With a keen eye, Struemph untangles how the subtle nuances of common behaviors and actions can set us up to become a predator’s target. She knows first-hand the overwhelming effects of sexual trauma and the unique obstacles that exist within the military as one tries to seek justice, support, and a way forward. Determined to find her own path to healing, Struemph now wants to share her journey with others.

"From Shadows to Sunlight” is a powerful memoir documenting the extraordinary journey of Maurleen Davidson from a childhood marred by darkness to a life illuminated by strength and resilience. In this deeply personal narrative, Maurleen courageously shares her experiences of enduring trauma and adversity, from despair to ultimately finding hope and purpose. From the earliest recollections of hardship and pain to navigating the complexities of adulthood, Maurleen candidly explores the emotional toll of her struggles and the profound impact they had on her mental and emotional well-being.

This practical, no-nonsense book gathers essential information and practical guidance from rabbis, attorneys, and mental health professionals for navigating relationship breakdowns, reconciliation considerations, divorce, and life thereafter. Whether you are currently in a marital crisis, are torn between thoughts of reconciliation and divorce, or are already divorced, this sensitive guide clears up many misconceptions, illuminates relevant halachic and civil processes, and arms you with the knowledge needed to make sound decisions at every crossroad.

Shooting Out the Lights unravels like a mystery novel, but Kim Fairley's memoir wrestles with the very real secrets we keep from each other and the roles we play to protect ourselves. Centered around her marriage to a man 32 years older who had lost his son from his first marriage in a gun accident, the story explores the taboo of wide-age-gap love.

This text gives you vibrational keys to a new way of being when you allow the light of love that you are to reawaken the body for full love-light embodiment of the true source light vibration, your soul, and love-light that you are ready to align to. As well as simply align to the frequency of love-light remembrance.

Amy Jo Burns grew up in Mercury, Pennsylvania, an industrial town humbled by the steel collapse of the 1980s. Instead of the construction booms and twelve-hour shifts her parents’ generation had known, the Mercury Amy Jo knew was marred by empty houses, old strip mines, and vacant lots. The year Burns turned ten, this sleepy town suddenly woke up. Howard Lotte, its beloved piano teacher, was accused of sexually assaulting his female students.

Liberate Yourself: Your Past Is Not Your Prison is about breaking the chain of bad habits, trauma, suffering, and dysfunction. It also intends to broaden the listener's understanding of how to restore or maintain good health and well being through the Plan pLuz; a physical, spiritual, and emotional guide that includes nutrition for both the body and soul in a practical way to build a healthy and successful life.

Today's grandparent needs to understand technology - how it mesmerizes grandchildren but also enhances the opportunities to connect and share life experiences. And while many of the roles grandparents play in the lives of grandchildren have changed, their most important role of influencing with wisdom, faith, and fun remains the same. Author Chrys Howard addresses topics relevant to all grandparents and also looks at the challenges of grandchildren living in single parent or blended families.

Our experiences are arrows on our backs to draw upon in the heat of life’s journey. They will always be with us. To collect arrows is to live in gratitude for every step along the way. No matter what happens, we’ll always have a quiver of experience and our spirit as a bow. Each day is a memory we get to shape and craft. We’re sharpening the arrows to stow on our backs with every second we appreciate life for the gift that it is. The beauty of California and the Pacific Northwest serve as the backdrop of this uplifting and often humorous tale.

In a world where toxic relationships and narcissistic abuse are all too common, finding your path to recovery and empowerment is crucial. This audiobook addresses the heart of these challenges, guiding you through understanding the depth of your trauma and paving the way for genuine healing.

Prepare-se para uma incrível viagem para dentro de si mesmo com esta obra que mergulha fundo em áreas tão diversas como neurociência, história, filosofia, literatura e religião. Este livro explica de forma contundente e prática por que nos esforçamos tanto para entregar o que se espera de nós e traz ferramentas para lidar de maneira mais eficaz com essa sina. Traçando um paralelo com a figura do gênio da lâmpada nas mais diferentes versões da lenda do Aladim, são abordados temas complexos sobre a formação de quem somos e de como nos aprisionamos a papéis e expectativas.

A journey through marriage, infidelity, divorce, and starting over. Facing the darkness and choosing to step into the light. Discovering the purpose of forgiveness, how to practice compassion, the necessity of radical acceptance, and the distinction between self-care and self-love. Healing old wounds, releasing the past, taking back our power, and reclaiming our worth so that we may awaken the Light Warrior within.