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An inspirational guide to the 6 core qualities of healthy communities, for anyone looking to build community as a source of connection and a vehicle for social change.

Eva Hagberg Fisher spent her lonely youth looking everywhere for connection: drugs, alcohol, therapists, boyfriends, girlfriends. Sometimes she found it, but always temporarily. Then, at age 30, an undiscovered mass in her brain ruptured. So did her life. A brain surgery marked only the beginning of a long journey, and when her illness hit a critical stage, it forced her to finally admit the long suppressed truth: she was vulnerable, she needed help, and she longed to grow. She needed true friendship for the first time.

Caring for someone with dementia can be overwhelming, leaving many caregivers feeling burned out, isolated, and emotionally drained. However, there's hope and resilience to be found on this challenging journey. Many caregivers share these struggles, but with the right support and guidance, caregiving can transform from a daunting task into a path of strength and healing.

50 Things to Know About Being Childfree by Choice by Kelly Hawkins offers a candid and humorous description of why she and several other women she interviewed have chosen not to have children. Most books on being childfree tell you about how it is an atypical decision. Although there's nothing wrong with that, and the decision is still not the norm, the number of women and couples that are choosing to lead a life without kids is on the rise.

When I think of fun, I think of the beach house. Buckwheat pancakes, bacon, cantaloupe, tacos, Squirt, lemon meringue pies, go-karts, bumper cars, croquet, cribbage, surfing, tetherball, family, and friends. Yes - I think of the beach house! We miss you, Bob! We miss you, Dad!

Este libro es sobre nuestras amigas. Las amigas que están ahí, siempre, en el momento justo. Para llorar y para reír, para volver a llorar y para reír de nuevo. Siempre he percibido con claridad la importancia de la amistad entre nosotras, entre las mujeres. Un libro entrañable, para emocionarse, para reírse en voz alta, para disfrutar junto a esas entrañables personas que elegimos para acompañarnos en todos los momentos: las amigas.

In his late teens Tom Macher rebelled against a world that seemed stacked against him. Raised in a broken family and estranged from an absentee father suffering with AIDS, Macher turned to alcohol to escape the painful loneliness of his reality. In quick succession, he is kicked out of school, and then his mother's house, sent to a boys' home in Montana, and later, a halfway house in a truck-stop town of Louisiana. It was there that Macher encounters a community of young men struggling to survive.

As an adult, it's harder to make friends, let alone keep them, or perhaps all your former friends drifted apart. Many of us are obsessed with work or occupied with family. Simply put, we don't have the time for friends, yet have the need for friends. We can't stay away for long without needing human contacts, whether that is a friend or family member. Eventually that feeling of loneliness will creep in causing depression, lack of purpose, and even mental sickness affecting our physical well-being.

In "Twin Flames 11:11: Authentic Signs of a Twin Flame," Silvia Moon takes us on an incredible journey into the heart of Twin Flame connections. This captivating guide reveals the essence of Twin Flames—not merely as romantic partners but as divine counterparts who radiate unconditional love and light. Dive into the world of powerful relationships that act as your haven during life's storms, inspiring you to feel whole and igniting your passion to pursue your dreams. Through heartfelt stories and authentic insights, Moon illustrates how the transformative love of Twin Flames can wash away...

Silvia Moon's book Solutions to Twin Flame Obstacles: Clearing the Path to a Harmonious Reunion is an insightful and practical guide based on her profound personal experiences. This engaging work is invaluable for anyone navigating twin-flame relationships' complex and often challenging landscape. In her profoundly relatable narrative, Silvia explores the many obstacles twin flames commonly face, such as managing existing commitments, traversing geographical distances, and overcoming emotional struggles. She shares her journey candidly and empathetically, illustrating how she faced these ...

Be a Phenomenal Listener takes you through the entire listening process. First it defines for you the different types of listening, so you can know which type of listening to use depending on your situation. Next, the audiobook goes over why listing is so important, and how great listening skills can make every part of your life better. The primary part of the book then discusses how to be a phenomenal listener, giving you specific tips and tactics to use to improve your listening.

In many small, Southern hometowns, legends are created in an instant. Just mention purple Converse, mayonnaise, panty labels, or visiting the school lab after hours to someone that grew up in the '70s in Albertville, AL, and a different name comes to mind for each.

Three powerful strategies that will help you master interpersonal communication. Many of us feel like outsiders in our own natural surroundings. We find ourselves trapped in boring conversations filled with silent pauses and we can’t seem to lift the dialog up to a more exciting or pleasurable level. The problem is not that we are not good, funny or sociable, but rather, that we were never taught how to develop our interpersonal communication skills.

Have you ever had a friend in your life that caused you more misery than happiness? Maybe this friend is constantly asking to borrow your things. They tell you that it’ll just be one time, except that it’s not. It’s several times. And then your friend ends up needing more than just your time. It turns into your finances, your personal objects, and your obligations outside of the time that you spend with them. But you assure yourself that things will change.

This book is jammed pack with silly scenarios, challenging choices and hilarious "Would You Rather" questions! All players pick between two equally outrageous and unlikely situations that each person might give a different answer to. Making it perfect for those game nights, parties, travelling and just about any time you want to connect with family and friends! Great for ages 5 years old and beyond!

This little girl is off to big school for a visit! She's already been before, and describes how she has met her teacher at preschool, at home and at school. A happy tale of a rather huge change told with positivity through humor-filled poetry.

This collection of tales is a tribute to the unique bond of the woman-woman relationship called girlfriends. Often the most valuable relationships in women's' lives, girlfriends make each other laugh, always lend a supportive shoulder, and sometimes know each other better than they know themselves. The inspiring and revealing tales told here explore the values these relationships are built upon - acceptance, forgiveness, loyalty, honesty, and much more.

Willkommen zu einer aufregenden Reise durch die Kunst des Flirtens – ein Weg, der voller Überraschungen, Charme und neuer Perspektiven steckt. Vielleicht fragst du dich, warum gerade du, in der Lebensmitte angekommen, noch einen Flirt-Guide lesen solltest. Schließlich hast du in deinem Leben schon viele Begegnungen, Beziehungen und vielleicht auch Enttäuschungen erlebt. Doch genau darin liegt der Reiz!

In A Caring Life, Aaron Santmyire provides an inspiring call to embrace the art of caring in everyday life. His adventure-filled stories combined with practical application ideas are inspiring and convincing. He brings a powerful perspective on a practice we often take for granted, and his depth of insight is challenging and refreshing. No matter what stage of life you’re in, this book will stretch you and equip you to care authentically, love unconditionally, and lead compassionately.

"How to Maintain Healthy Relationships" is a practical and in-depth guide to building, strengthening, and maintaining healthy bonds in all aspects of life: relationship, family, friendships, and work. Through straightforward advice, real-life examples, and strategies backed by modern psychology, this book will help you communicate effectively, set healthy boundaries, resolve conflicts maturely, and cultivate empathy and mutual respect.