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Book Confessions of a Codependent

Download or read book Confessions of a Codependent written by Jacqueline Williams and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After enduring more than her share of codependent relationships, author Jacqueline Williams knew she needed to change her behavior patterns. Through a great deal of soul-searching, therapy, and prayer, Williams came to understand her codependency and how to eradicate it from her relationships. Written especially for women, Confessions of a Codependent: How to Identify and Eliminate Unhealthy Relationships defines codependent relationships, explains why they are so self-destructive, and explores why these relationships can at times lead to physical violence. Confessions of a Codependent shares other women's stories of codependent, abusive, and/or dysfunctional relationships, as well as the ways these women were able to leave them and move on to healthier partnerships. Confessions of a Codependent also includes practical advice on how to recognize signs that your relationship may be heading toward emotional and/or physical abuse, how to move away from self-defeating and self-destructive behaviors, and resources that you can use to escape a codependent relationship. If you're struggling in your current relationship and feel trapped by codependency, break the cycle with Confessions of a Codependent

Book Broken  Confessions of a Codependent Man

Download or read book Broken Confessions of a Codependent Man written by Wesley Brown and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-07-22 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Codependency is a terrible behavioral disorder that can wreak havoc on your self-esteem while destroying you emotionally and physically. Codependents cleave to other dysfunctional people and try to fix them-to no avail. In the end, the codependent is left feeling shattered and worthless. Meanwhile, the target of the codependent's intermeddling remains just as dysfunctional as before the relationship began. Broken tells the story of how this codependency was displayed in one's man's life. In this author debut, Wesley Brown bravely gives readers a glimpse into his life and details how he was able to overcome codependency in order to live a rich and fulfilled life full of love and acceptance and free from toxic relationships. In these pages, readers wanting help with codependency will find tips, reflection exercises and poetry that will motivate, guide, and inspire true and lasting change.

Book The Inverted  Covert  Narcissist Codependent

Download or read book The Inverted Covert Narcissist Codependent written by Sam Vaknin and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-20 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A subtype of covert narcissist, the inverted narcissist is a co-dependent who depends exclusively on narcissists (narcissist-co-dependent). The inverted narcissist craves to be in a relationship with a narcissist, regardless of any abuse inflicted on her. She actively seeks relationships with narcissists and only with narcissists, no matter what her (bitter and traumatic) past experience has been. She feels empty and unhappy in relationships with non-narcissists. The book also deals with similar personality types and disorders: schizoid, avoidant, and negativistic (passive-aggressive).

Book GodDependency

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lynne Bundesen
  • Publisher : Crossroad Publishing
  • Release : 1989
  • ISBN : 9780824509521
  • Pages : 144 pages

Download or read book GodDependency written by Lynne Bundesen and published by Crossroad Publishing. This book was released on 1989 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Happy Heretic

Download or read book The Happy Heretic written by Leo Booth and published by Health Communications, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-12-03 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Religion can be source of comfort when facing struggles both personal and universal. But clinging to religion as a codependent fix for all problems can cultivate excessive fear, shame, guilt and low self-esteem. Acclaimed author Reverend Leo Booth, a Unity minister and former Episcopal priest, warns that a belief in tenets like "Everything happens for a reason" and "This is in God's hands" can be the first step in developing religious codependency. Rev. Leo turns traditional thinking and spirituality upside down by suggesting that many toxic messages emanate from core religious beliefs. In The Happy Heretic, he challenges beliefs like original sin; a dogmatic, one-way path to God; the shaming of human sexuality, religious codependency; and the exclusiveness of Jesus' perfection within the human race. The arguments he presents are derived from Pelagius, a fourth-century monk who challenged the teachings of St. Augustine; and Rumi, a revolutionary thirteenth-century poet and philosopher. In his confessions, St. Augustine's states, "It is only by Your grace and mercy that You have melted away the ice of my evil." Pelagius felt this idea lacked balance. It affirmed only God's role and didn't speak to our involvement. Likewise, Rumi believed that God's spirit exists within all human beings and enables divine creativity in life. The theology, philosophy, and recited prayers we learned through organized religion often emphasize the idea that we are sinful people who are dependent upon a powerful and punishing God. The Happy Heretic provides an escape from this shadow by encouraging readers to enter into a partnership with God, affirming personal dignity alongside responsibility; in other words, "free will" and the choices we make determine much of the success or failure we encounter. Real-life examples of the core issues surrounding religious codependency, along with Seven Spiritual Insights, help readers rethink their religious beliefs—including the prayers they grew up with—to form a deeper, more spiritual understanding of who they are and their connection with God. In this thought-provoking read, Reverend Leo calls himself a heretic, a person who is willing to think differently, and he invites readers to discover an alternative explanation for how we experience God's grace. The Happy Heretic explains this divine relationship in ways that make us feel alive, empowered, and still true to who we are. The Happy Heretic confronts toxic religious messages and brings a spiritual awareness that affirms human possibility and responsibility. . . .This book is not for the fainthearted –John Bradshaw, author of Homecoming

Book Confessions from the Corner Office

Download or read book Confessions from the Corner Office written by Scott Aylward and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-09-28 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for Confessions from the Corner Office "As usual, Aylward and Moore have created a path that helps the reader identify and develop critical instincts, behaviors that not only create energy around business life, but can make personal lives richer and more rewarding." ---- Kenneth Keymer, CEO and President, VICORP Restaurants "However you define your corner office, this book helps you develop the instincts you need to build deeper relationships and be more successful both personally and professionally." ---- Andy Andrews, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Traveler's Gift "In Confessions, authors Aylward and Moore capture the reality of our humanity within the corridors of corporate America with real stories about real people." ---- Clifton L. Taulbert, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author of The Last Train North "An insightful, practical guide to achieving a winning management style. I applaud the authors' ability to motivate with empathy rather than intimidation." ---- Jerry Langley, Executive in Residence,Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame

Book Spiritual Confessions of an Agnostic

Download or read book Spiritual Confessions of an Agnostic written by C. M. Blakeson and published by Abbott Press. This book was released on 2013-01-30 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For some, religious people who think and act irrationally can be confounding, while for others, unbelievers who dont see the reality of God are just as baffling. C. M. Blakeson, an agnostic who grew up living a fundamentalist lifestyle in Kansas, explores both perspectives in this candid memoir. From his initial journey to Jesus to his deepening belief in fundamentalist Pentecostalism, he explores how religion affected his thoughts on love and life. With God rooted as such a reality for him, he never imagined hed one day become an agnosticor how happy hed be to reach such nonreligious enlightenment. Now he seeks to battle misconceptions about agnosticism. Get the true definition of agnosticism, learn how to break free from spiritual bondage, and join Blakeson as he seeks to understand various religions. If youve ever pondered what goes through the minds of fundamentalists, or if youre a religious person who wonders why your best friend left the faith, Spiritual Confessions of an Agnostic seeks to help you find answers.

Book Confessions of a Gay Priest

Download or read book Confessions of a Gay Priest written by Tom Rastrelli and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom Rastrelli is a survivor of clergy-perpetrated sexual abuse who then became a priest in the early days of the Catholic Church’s ongoing scandals. Confessions of a Gay Priest divulges the clandestine inner workings of the seminary, providing an intimate and unapologetic look into the psychosexual and spiritual dynamics of celibacy and lays bare the “formation” system that perpetuates the cycle of abuse and cover-up that continues today. Under the guidance of a charismatic college campus minister, Rastrelli sought to reconcile his homosexuality and childhood sexual abuse. When he felt called to the priesthood, Rastrelli began the process of “priestly discernment.” Priests welcomed him into a confusing clerical culture where public displays of piety, celibacy, and homophobia masked a closeted underworld in which elder priests preyed upon young recruits. From there he ventured deeper into the seminary system seeking healing, hoping to help others, and striving not to live a double life. Trained to treat sexuality like an addiction, he and his brother seminarians lived in a world of cliques, competition, self-loathing, alcohol, hidden crushes, and closeted sex. Ultimately, the “formation” intended to make Rastrelli a compliant priest helped to liberate him.

Book Growing Older on a Treadmill  Confessions of Nerdom  Beliefs  and Stagnation

Download or read book Growing Older on a Treadmill Confessions of Nerdom Beliefs and Stagnation written by Greg Belle and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greg Belle believes that the ultimate purpose of life is to live, learn, love, work, and above all, teach. With that purpose in mind, Greg combines personal experiences with satirical commentary on the social and political issues that surround us in America and across the globe in an attempt to better the world, one reflection at a time. Greg, who one day hopes he can jump off his own treadmill and step outside his comfort zone, believes we are designed not to inflict pain, but instead to help each other and, in the process, preserve humanity. While offering his take on a wide range of topics, Greg provides a poignant glimpse into his own challenging journey through life with the intent of helping anyone who might be "stuck" and uncertain of which way to head next. Growing Older on a Treadmill shares reflections and anecdotes that encourage others to live, learn, love, work and teach, no matter what their obstacles.

Book Why Is It Always About You

Download or read book Why Is It Always About You written by Sandy Hotchkiss and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-20 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this groundbreaking book -- the first popular book on narcissism in more than a decade -- clinical social worker and psychotherapist Sandy Hotchkiss shows you how to cope with controlling, egotistical people who are incapable of the fundamental give-and-take that sustains healthy relationships. Exploring how individuals come to have this shortcoming, why you get drawn into their perilous orbit, and what you can do to break free, Hotchkiss describes the "Seven Deadly Sins of Narcissism" and their origins. You will learn to recognize these hallmarks of unhealthy narcissism -- Shamelessness, Magical Thinking, Arrogance, Envy, Entitlement, Exploitation, Bad Boundaries -- and to understand the roles that parenting and culture play in their creation. Whether the narcissist in question is a coworker, spouse, parent, or child, Why Is It Always About You? provides abundant practical advice for anyone struggling to break narcissism's insidious spread to the next generation, and for anyone who encounters narcissists in everyday life.

Book The Software Craftsman

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sandro Mancuso
  • Publisher : Pearson Education
  • Release : 2014-12-14
  • ISBN : 0134052501
  • Pages : 285 pages

Download or read book The Software Craftsman written by Sandro Mancuso and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2014-12-14 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Software Craftsman, Sandro Mancuso explains what craftsmanship means to the developer and his or her organization, and shows how to live it every day in your real-world development environment. Mancuso shows how software craftsmanship fits with and helps students improve upon best-practice technical disciplines such as agile and lean, taking all development projects to the next level. Readers will learn how to change the disastrous perception that software developers are the same as factory workers, and that software projects can be run like factories.

Book Confessions of a Late night Talk show Host

Download or read book Confessions of a Late night Talk show Host written by Garry Shandling and published by Pocket Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CONFESSIONS OF A LATE-NIGHT TALK-SHOW HOST is written by the host of THE LARRY SANDERS SHOW. It is a double whammy of satire, irreverently told in Garry Shandling's inimitable style which deftly weaves together fact and fiction. This is an exclusive up-close-and-personal inspection of what makes Larry Sanders tick: his loves, his addictions, his friends and his enemies. This will be the Hollywood tell-all to end all Hollywood tell-alls; indeed, Larry Sanders might never be able to eat lunch in that town again!

Book That Went Well

    Book Details:
  • Author : Terrell Harris Dougan
  • Publisher : Hachette Books
  • Release : 2009-01-06
  • ISBN : 1401395783
  • Pages : 268 pages

Download or read book That Went Well written by Terrell Harris Dougan and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2009-01-06 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Terrell Dougan's sister, Irene: a woman in her sixties who still believes in Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny--but who also enjoys playing those characters for the children at the local hospital; whose favorite outfit, which she'll sneak into whenever Terrell's back is turned, consists of Mickey Mouse kneesocks and shorts; who wins over the neighborhood kids by hosting two fire trucks at her lemonade stand; whose fridge bears a magnet: NORMAL PEOPLE WORRY ME. When Irene was born, her parents were advised to institutionalize her. They refused and instead became trailblazers in advocating for the rights of people with mental disabilities. The entire family benefited, with a life rich in stress, sorrows, hilarity, joy, and overwhelming kindness from strangers. Terrell has found that the only way to get through the difficult moments is to laugh--even in the most trying of times. In her moving, funny, and unforgettable memoir about life with Irene, Terrell Dougan shows that love, humor, and compassion are enough to heal us, every single day.

Book Confessions of an X Codependent

Download or read book Confessions of an X Codependent written by Jami Salters and published by . This book was released on 2020-02 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, the field of complex trauma has become a growing field of study that helps to explain how some people end up in the vicious cycle of heartbreak and destruction caused by codependency. Confessions of an X-Codependent is a raw and riveting account of one woman's journey out of complex trauma, addiction, abuse, and codependency into freedom. Her story is full of pain and struggle, but in the end is a victorious and beautiful tale of deliverance from the bondage of lies she had believed for years and from the shame and guilt of some of the behaviors that once controlled her. This book is filled with a powerful testimony as well as practical, real-world application of God's Word to help overcome the damage and disappointments of the past. It is both an adventure story and a guidebook showing how only the love and grace of a relationship with Christ can transform lives.

Book Confessions of a Boy Crazy Girl

Download or read book Confessions of a Boy Crazy Girl written by Paula Hendricks and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2013-08-26 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sound familiar? 1. You spot a cute boy (we’ll call him Boy A). 2. You dream about Boy A. 3. You do whatever it takes to make Boy A notice you. 4. Even though Boy A doesn’t pursue you, you hang on to your dream of Boy A until he (a) moves to the North Pole with no access to a cell phone or computer, (b) dies and is buried or cremated, or (c) begins dating another girl. 5. You mend your broken heart by hating Boy A and finding another cute boy (Boy B). You replace Boy A with Boy B and begin all over again . . . Paula has gone through an entire alphabet—and more—of boys over the years. As she shares her journal entries and stories—the good, the bad, and the ugly—you’ll be encouraged to trust God with your love life and buckle up for the ride! Written for teen girls, Confessions of a Boy-Crazy Girl will help you on your own journey from neediness to freedom. Part of the True Woman publishing line, whose goal is to encourage women to exude God’s beauty by embracing his design for womanhood

Book Raw

    Raw

    Book Details:
  • Author : Fiona Finn
  • Publisher : CreateSpace
  • Release : 2013-08-10
  • ISBN : 9781492129936
  • Pages : 256 pages

Download or read book Raw written by Fiona Finn and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-08-10 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From abuse, divorce, bankruptcy, to being abandoned during her cancer diagnosis, this one woman endures almost every woman's worst fears, and ends up discovering herself. This cautionary tale is a beacon of hope for women the world over. A courageous, yet self-described desperate housewife, Fiona Finn has chosen to reveal all in order to help and inspire the many women who need hope to rebuild their lives. Raw: One Woman's Journey through Love, Loss, & Cancer is recommended for mature audiences due to adult language and explicit content. “The confessions of a codependent housewife, who stumbled through two failed marriages, raised three kids and overcame cancer to prove her mettle as a wife, mother and survivor.” -Kirkus ReviewFour Stars (out of Five)"Finn's candid, conversational prose will surely resonate with readers who have had similarly luckless experiences with health and romance." -ForeWord Clarion Review

Book Troubling Confessions

Download or read book Troubling Confessions written by Peter Brooks and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Troubling Confessions, Peter Brooks juxtaposes law and literature to explore the kinds of truth we associate with confessions, and why we both rely on them and regard them with suspicion. For centuries the law has considered confession to be "the queen of proofs," but it has also seen a need to regulate confessions and the circumstances under which they are made, as evidenced in the continuing debate over the Miranda decision. Western culture has made confessional speech a prime measure of authenticity, seeing it as an expression of selfhood that bears witness to personal truth. Yet the urge to confess may be motivated by inextricable layers of shame, guilt, self-loathing, and the desire to propitiate figures of authority. Literature has often understood the problematic nature of confession better than the law, as Brooks demonstrates in perceptive readings of legal cases set against works by Roussean, Dostoevsky, Joyce, and Camus, among others