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When Allison Ellis’s husband died of an unexpected heart attack, there was no playbook for a thirty-three-year-old widow with a breastfeeding infant. In her grief, she devised a practical strategy: find a new husband within twelve months. What transpired was a year of mourning, manic dating, and breaking hearts across Seattle on a deadline mission to heal her own.

Do you admire those who seem to have it figured out and keep their cool, no matter what’s happening all around them? Here’s how you can do it too. The fact is modern living can be confusing, physically and mentally taxing as well as emotionally draining. For everyone. Don’t worry, it isn’t just you. For millennia, Stoicism has cleared a path for practitioners through the maze of difficulties and distractions that make living such a challenge. The good news is that Stoicism is a practical philosophy. It is immediately applicable to any situation.

Nous découvrons parfois douloureusement que les mots ne sont pas toujours suffisants pour construire des relations vivantes et durables. Dans cet enregistrement, Jacques Salomé donne des éléments fondamentaux pour utiliser un des médiateurs le plus puissant "la symbolisation", véritable outil de communication avec soi-même et avec les autres. Comme à son habitude, il illustre par des exemples concrets la part de symbolisation nécessaire dans le contexte d'une vie d'adulte.

The Happy Empath's Workbook: Empaths take on the emotions of others in addition to their own, so it can be hard to handle so many feelings at once. This book is full of easy-to-use interactive prompts and expert tips and techniques that will help you learn how to embrace your emotions and develop your empath gifts. The Happy Empath's Little Book of Affirmations: Protect yourself against negative energy, soothe anxious thoughts, and empower your inner empath with this book of thoughtful quotes, positive sayings, and inspiring affirmations.

You see this, and then you look at the stone busts of Stoicism’s leading proponents: Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius. All seem dour and foreboding. They may have been stern-faced gentlemen, but the fact remains, many who have incorporated Stoicism into their daily lives report that they can face life’s challenges with greater equanimity. Your Daily Dose of Stoic Wisdom is a 30-day guide to practicing the foundational tenets of Stoicism. Without being a primer on Stoic philosophy, the book is here to help you integrate its basic principles into your everyday experiences.

In this tantalizing true mystery of a stolen life, an acclaimed reporter and an identity theft investigator follow a series of incredible revelations about the actual identity of a wife, mother, and friend turned perfect stranger. Days after Lori Ruff’s suicide, her family discovered her hidden strongbox containing stunning evidence that her entire life had been invented. Her real identity was buried so deep it would take five years to unearth. Who was Lori Ruff?

n this unforgettable meet-cute, Samantha Allen traces her story of self-discovery during gender transition and the life-altering partnership that began with a simple hello in an elevator. Feeling “unfinished” at the liminal age of twenty-six, the author had already accumulated decades of emotional baggage growing up in a Mormon family and living with gender dysphoria. When she met Corey midtransition, she felt even more like an awkward shape-shifter. Now Samantha shares how taking a chance on that fortuitous encounter meant having the courage to be herself.

From her experience as a mother of five (two assisted and three unassisted births), and as a birth and postpartum doula, author Bree Moore offers advice and stories of freebirthing success for women looking to take back birth. Included are chapters on choosing freebirth, partner communication, unassisted pregnancy and prenatal care, handling fear from self and others, and more.

Would you like the confidence to become a true dating expert? No more nerves, no more shyness. Just the ability to ask for a date, be the best version of yourself and follow it through to wherever you'd like to take it - including the bedroom. It's time to activate your inner dating hero. We've brought together four amazing, world-leading professional and qualified hypnotists who have years of experience helping thousands of people fulfil their potential.

Are you ever going to find The One? Does she look like her online dating profile pic? Is he really into you, or is he just playing games? And what did that text even mean? Love is so confusing. But one thing's certain - everyone's addicted. We're lonely when it's not around, and can't get enough when we finally find it. How to Tell If Somebody Loves You explores our back-and-forth relationship with love through a collection of 18 funny, sad, and life-affirming personal essays on dating, sex, random hook-ups, fiery flings, and serious relationships.

Voilà un thème difficile à aborder, tant il est chargé d'espoir... mais aussi de malentendus. D'ailleurs, il semble plus facile aujourd'hui de parler de sexe que de sexualité ! Oui, parler d'amour, c'est entrer dans un univers incroyablement complexe. L'auteur ose aborder aussi ce qui ne se dit jamais, ce qui reste le plus silencieux. En fait, il nous invite à nous ouvrir à un partage possible entre les partenaires que nous sommes ou que nous projetons d'être. L'amour ça se tisse au fil des jours.

You've been through it all - the gaslighting, the manipulation, the constant belittlement. It's time to break free from the clutches of narcissistic abuse and reclaim your power as a black woman. In this book, you will find the tools and knowledge to recognize and escape abusive situations, heal from the trauma, and embrace a future filled with self-love and empowerment.

This audiobook is a collection of real-life stories from victims of domestic abuse. As a survivor of domestic violence myself, I know that there's some comfort and strength to be gained from hearing about the events and situations that other people have gone through. To know you're not alone in how you're feeling whilst in an abusive relationship can feel like a God-send. This audiobook is for those who are in, or have been in, a physically abusive relationship. The stories in this short audiobook may sound familiar as you can likely see similarities to your own situation.

All three volumes of Amanda Lovelace’s poetry in one audio collection - read by the author and guest contributors! Goodreads Choice Award-winning poet and USA Today best-selling author Amanda Lovelace’s 'women are some kind of magic' series is now available in one amazing audio collection! Includes: the princess saves herself in this one; the witch doesn't burn in this one; and the mermaid's voice returns in this one.

Dive into the transformative world of Wallace D. Wattles with this comprehensive trilogy collection, featuring his three seminal works: "The Science Of Getting Rich," "The Science Of Being Well," and "The Science Of Being Great." Originally published in 1910 and now masterfully restored, this collection offers readers a unique opportunity to experience Wattles' pioneering insights with essential annotations, including a unique preface from the publisher and historical context.

Through Adopted Hearts explores the world of adoption from the viewpoints of both birth and adoptive parents. In this follow up to Through Adopted Eyes, author and adoptee Elena Hall guides listeners through a diverse collection of true stories filled with powerful insight into the rest of the adoption triad. If you are an adoptive parent, birth parent, adoptee, or just curious to learn more, this audiobook provides thoughtful and challenging perspective into how adoption shapes and changes lives.

Sex and Cupcakes is a collection of essays from writer Rachel Kramer Bussel reflecting on her years as a sex columnist and cupcake blogger, detailing her dirty and sweet sides as well as sexual adventures, politics, heartbreak, tattoos, and more.

Two days before Shea and Larami Serrano were to be married, four months into her pregnancy with twin boys, she went into labor. Stuck in a hospital room, fearing the worst, and dismantling a year’s worth of preparations in a matter of hours - the couple decides that the show must go on. Told from Shea’s and Larami’s dual perspectives, this memoir shows the powerful bond that can arise from adversity, a sense of humor, and mutual trust.

Have you been struggling with setting boundaries? Do you know how to be assertive in business? You may be lacking confidence, and this guide is for you. This audiobook offers strategies that will help you become a better version of yourself. It is time to shine and show your worth. The root of confidence and support starts with you, and this audiobook will show you how to access it. From this collection, you will learn how to be assertive, and make your point across, become a better speaker, and much more.

A collection of short-short stories on creativity, public speaking, and social skills.