Download or read book WTF are Boundaries written by Fraser Johnson and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2022-08-10 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WTF ARE BOUNDARIES? is author Fraser Johnson’s firsthand account of his path to understanding the Narcissistic Abuse Cycle entrapping him, his past trauma, and learning when he needs to say NO, rather than saying yes to everything. It’s also the story of Fraser’s steps toward healing and finally valuing himself. DUDE, YOUR LIFE IS F***ED. This is the frequent refrain of Fraser Johnson’s subconscious, and, honestly, Fraser himself doesn’t disagree. He owns the vast and wild circumstances in which he’s found himself, the humorous as well as the painful, toxic, and even traumatic: loss, an abusive relationship, and borderline self-destructive behaviours. It hasn’t been easy, but it’s all been a part of Fraser’s journey, and he hopes he can use it to help others. Unfailingly honest, WTF are Boundaries? offers an understanding of what it’s like to experience narcissistic abuse from someone you love, why it is so difficult to leave these relationships, and why we need to address the silence around this issue— especially when it comes to how it impacts men. This book sets itself apart from others on the topic by departing from the impersonal, clinical tone often used in discussing it. The author speaks from his own experience, and his voice is real, approachable, and often humorous. Adults looking to learn more about setting necessary boundaries and narcissistic abuse, and anyone looking to engage with a great storyteller who unflinchingly delves into painful emotions as well as unbelievable adventures, this book is for you.
Download or read book WTF are Boundaries written by Fraser Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2022-07-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WTF ARE BOUNDARIES? is author Fraser Johnson's firsthand account of his path to understanding the Narcissistic Abuse Cycle entrapping him, his past trauma, and learning when he needs to say NO, rather than saying yes to everything. It's also the story of Fraser's steps toward healing and finally valuing himself. DUDE, YOUR LIFE IS F***ED. This is the frequent refrain of Fraser Johnson's subconscious, and, honestly, Fraser himself doesn't disagree. He owns the vast and wild circumstances in which he's found himself, the humorous as well as the painful, toxic, and even traumatic: loss, an abusive relationship, and borderline self-destructive behaviours. It hasn't been easy, but it's all been a part of Fraser's journey, and he hopes he can use it to help others. Unfailingly honest, WTF are Boundaries? offers an understanding of what it's like to experience narcissistic abuse from someone you love, why it is so difficult to leave these relationships, and why we need to address the silence around this issue- especially when it comes to how it impacts men. This book sets itself apart from others on the topic by departing from the impersonal, clinical tone often used in discussing it. The author speaks from his own experience, and his voice is real, approachable, and often humorous. Adults looking to learn more about setting necessary boundaries and narcissistic abuse, and anyone looking to engage with a great storyteller who unflinchingly delves into painful emotions as well as unbelievable adventures, this book is for you.
Download or read book Blood Rites written by Barbara Ehrenreich and published by Twelve. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Notable BookAn ALA Notable Book "Original and illuminating." --The Washington Post What draws our species to war? What makes us see violence as a kind of sacred duty, or a ritual that boys must undergo to "become" men? Newly reissued in paperback, Blood Rites takes readers on an original journey from the elaborate human sacrifices of the ancient world to the carnage and holocaust of twentieth-century "total war." Ehrenreich sifts deftly through the fragile records of prehistory and discovers the wellspring of war in an unexpected place -- not in a "killer instinct" unique to the males of our species, but in the blood rites early humans performed to reenact their terrifying experiences of predation by stronger carnivores. Brilliant in conception and rich in scope, Blood Rites is a monumental work that continues to transform our understanding of the greatest single threat to human life.
Download or read book Reaching Beyond Boundaries written by Don Mann and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the last decade, decorated Navy SEAL, accomplished athlete, and bestselling author Don Mann has been traveling across the country giving motivational talks and in the process inspiring hundreds with the secrets behind his awe-inspiring achievements. In Reaching beyond Boundaries, Mann brings his much sought-after wisdom to the page. As an elite Navy SEAL, Mann performed seemingly impossible tasks on a regular basis. Here he details the lessons he learned from his training and shows how the rest of us can apply those teachings to our daily lives in terms of learning to push beyond our internal boundaries and achieve the goals we’ve set for ourselves, both professionally and personally. Reaching Beyond Boundaries teaches how to set and conquer both micro- and macro-goals through removing excuses, having the right mindset, and learning from successes and failures. Making your dreams a reality is possible. With Reaching Beyond Boundaries you can begin to realize your fullest potential today.
Download or read book WTF is Tarot written by Bakara Wintner and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WTF Is Tarot is a fresh, accessible and sometimes cheeky guide to tarot. Author and tarot reader, Bakara Wintner, unpacks the magic of the cards with shamanic wisdom and girl boss wit, illuminating their meaning with thoughtful anecdotes and analogies that reveal how deeply rooted these symbols already are in our everyday lives.
Download or read book WTF I m Trying to Be Spiritual written by Jeanette Bishop and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-03-23 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This workbook is a tool for you to use based on the book WTF I’m Trying to Be Spiritual: A Guidebook for Loving Yourself without Fear and is a stepping stone to greater self-awareness. This workbook is an honest look at our need to create self-love that in turn reflects on our daily lives and our relationship with the world. Along the way, readers are asked to gently try quieting their minds via meditation by examining meditation techniques through a personal-preference questionnaire. Other tools, such as the redirection of one’s thoughts and the creation of affirmations, are included to get the reader started in a more positive frame of mind along with creating and writing lists for establishing boundaries with others as well as themselves. In addition, exercises related to the practices of love—Flexibility, Non-Judgment, Willingness, Courage, Relinquishing Control, and Integrity/Honesty/Personal Responsibility—are provided. Finally, thought-provoking questions touch on mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness (or lack thereof ). All this is combined to give a wide range of ideas and thoughts without being limiting. This workbook is an invitation to value the wonderful person you are. Jeanette Bishop, retired cardiology physiologist, active healer, and medium with a wealth of experience in humanity and no belief in herself, finally decided to “come out” as a medium and a spiritual explorer with coauthor and her best buddy, Helen Varga. Bishop’s diverse, out-of-the-box spiritual communications rocks everyone’s boat, challenges the mediocre, and brings about a truth so simple yet labyrinthine as it expands. This is just the beginning. Helen Varga with her best friend, Jeanette Bishop, formed Kiss and Tell Creative Productions to tackle taboo subjects through workshops and books. Seeing and sensing God since a small child, she mentored under Bishop to develop her spiritual awareness.
Download or read book The Set Boundaries Workbook written by Nedra Glover Tawwab and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible, step-by-step resource for setting, communicating, and enforcing healthy boundaries at home, at work, and in life We all want to have healthy boundaries. But what does that really mean – and what steps are needed to implement them in our daily lives? Sought-after therapist and relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab presents clear explanations and interactive exercises to help you gain insight and then put it into action. Filled with thought-provoking checklists, questions, writing prompts, and more, The Set Boundaries Workbook is a valuable tool for everyone who wants to speak up for what they want and need, and show up more authentically in the world.
Download or read book WTF What the F R E D written by Frederick A. Martinez and published by Frederick A Martinez. This book was released on 2023-10-18 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHAT THE F.R.E.D! "What the F.R.E.D" is an invaluable resource for individuals who are determined to take complete charge of their lives by liberating their minds from limiting beliefs that hinder their path to ultimate success and happiness." -Len DeCarmine Are you tired of feeling trapped, uninspired, and held back by the grip of self-doubt and fear? It's time to take action and unlock your full potential with the "What the F.R.E.D."This groundbreaking approach is built on a life story of overcoming adversity and cultivating the four indispensable qualities of an unbreakable mindset: focus, resilience, energy, and drive. With the "What the F.R.E.D." you'll discover how to develop these essential traits and position yourself for unparalleled success in every facet of your life. Don't let self-doubt and fear dictate your future any longer. Embrace the "What the F.R.E.D.", and start your journey towards achieving your goals and living your best life. The power to unleash your full potential is in your hands, so don't wait another moment. Take action and embrace the "What the F.R.E.D." today!
Download or read book Waiting for the Punch written by Marc Maron and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Public figures as you rarely if ever hear them: strikingly personal, surprisingly open, and profoundly emotional." — Entertainment Weekly "I’m British, so I’m medically dead inside, but even I can’t help but open up whenever I talk to Marc. He uses his honestly like a scalpel, cutting himself open in front of anyone he’s talking to, and in doing so, invites you to do the same." —John Oliver From the beloved and wildly popular podcast WTF with Marc Maron comes a book of intimate, hilarious and life changing conversations with some of the funniest, and most important people in the world like you’ve never heard them before. Waiting for the Punch features the stories and thoughts of such luminaries as Amy Schumer, Mel Brooks, Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler, Sir Ian McKellen, Lorne Michels, Judd Apatow, Lena Dunham, Jimmy Fallon, RuPaul, Louis CK, David Sedaris, Bruce Springsteen, and President Obama. This book is not simply a collection of these interviews, but instead something more wondrous: a running narrative of the world’s most recognizable names working through the problems, doubts, joys, triumphs, and failures we all experience. With each chapter covering a different topic: parenting, childhood, relationships, sexuality, success, failures and others, Punch becomes a sort of everyman’s guide to life. Barack Obama candidly discusses the challenges of the presidency, and the bittersweet moments of seeing your children grow up. Amy Schumer recounts the pain of her parents’ divorce. Molly Shannon uproariously remembers the time she and her best friend hopped a plane from Ohio to New York City when they were twelve on a dare. Amy Poehler dishes on why just because you become a parent doesn’t mean you have to like anybody else’s kids but your own. Bruce Springsteen expounds on the dual nature of desperation to both motivate and devastate. Full of stories that are at once laugh-out loud funny, heartbreakingly honest, joyous, tragic and powerful, Waiting for the Punch is a book to be read from cover to cover, but it is also one to return to again and again.
Download or read book Out of the Fog written by Dana Morningstar and published by Morningstar Media. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lying. Cheating. Manipulating. Will they ever change? What will it take to get through to them? They apologized, but will this time be different...or will they just get better at hiding what they are up to? This book will help you get out of the fog of confusion and into the clarity you are looking for. FOG is an acronym that stands for "Fear, Obligation, and Guilt." These three emotions are often at the core of manipulation, and are often how narcissists, sociopaths, and other types of emotional manipulators go about controlling their targets. However, this type of destructive manipulation isn't just limited to narcissists and sociopaths. There is no shortage of people with well-intended bad advice out there who unintentionally fall into the FOG as well, and push targets of abuse into keeping the relationship going. The FOG is one of the main reasons that people stay "stuck" in abusive relationships for so long, why they continue to get involved with abusive people, why they feel that they are the problem, and why they tend to feel that the abuse is somehow their fault. When a person is being manipulated they have a hard time figuring out who has the problem, what is normal, what is problematic, and if their wants, needs, and feelings are valid. The disasterous effects of being lost in the FOG are confusion, crazymaking, people pleasing, and an erosion of boundaries. What makes this well-intended bad advice so damaging is that, on the surface, it seems like good advice--especially if it's coming from people who seem to have our best interests in mind, such as friends, family, church members, support group members, or a therapist. Some examples of this well-intended bad advice that comes from other people is: "Who are you to judge?" "No one is perfect." "You need to forgive them." "She's your mother, you need to have a relationship with her...she's not getting any younger you know." "Commitment is forever." What can be so crazymaking for targets is that they are often getting two very different messages. On one hand, they are told that they need to work towards a solution, and on the other, they are told that need to leave a partner who lies, cheats, steals, hits, yells, or belittles them. This book compares and contrasts of these concepts so that targets of any type of manipulation and abuse can make a more empowered decision. Some of the concepts covered are: Who are You to Judge vs. Being Discerning No One is Perfect vs. Tolerating Abuse You Need to Forgive Them vs. Keeping Yourself Safe A Parent vs. A Predator Commitment vs. Codependency Self-love vs. Selfishness A Person Acting the Part vs. A Person Actually Changing Gut Instincts vs. Hypervigilance A Friend vs. Someone Being Friendly Caring vs. Caretaking Being in Love With Them vs. Being in Love With Who They Pretended to Be Workable Behavior vs. Deal Breakers Acceptance vs. Allowance Going Through So Much Together vs. Being Put Through So Much By Them Sincerity vs. Intensity Healthy Bonding vs. Trauma Bonding Insincere Remorse vs. Sincere Remorse Reacting vs. Responding ...and many more.
Download or read book Where to Draw the Line written by Anne Katherine and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-09-25 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the perennial favorite Boundaries, a practical guide to establishing and maintaining healthy limits in many different situations. With every encounter, we either demonstrate that we’ll protect what we value or that we’ll give ourselves away. Healthy boundaries preserve our integrity. Unlike defenses, which isolate us from our true selves and from those we love, boundaries filter out harm. This book provides the tools and insights needed to create boundaries so that we can allow time and energy for the things that matter—and helps break down limiting defenses that stunt personal growth. Focusing on every facet of daily life—from friendships and sexual relationships to dress and appearance to money, food, and psychotherapy—Katherine presents case studies highlighting the ways in which individuals violate their own boundaries or let other people breach them. Using real-life examples, from self-sacrificing mothers to obsessive neat freaks, she offers specific advice on making choices that balance one’s own needs with the needs of others. Boundaries are the unseen structures that support healthy, productive lives. Where to Draw the Line shows readers how to strengthen them and hold them in place every day.
Download or read book Boundaries Where You End And I Begin written by Anne Katherine and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-12-21 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The coronavirus pandemic has brought new and challenging interpersonal situations into our lives. Each challenge is an opportunity to assert who we are, and what we truly need to live happy, healthy lives. Have you recently walked away from a date or a conversation feeling uncomfortable or violated? Are you looking for ways to set limits with your spouse, kids, parents, or boss? This essential guide to setting and respecting boundaries is for anyone wanting to better understand themselves and others. Just as a cut in our skin causes pain and injury, a breach of any of our physical, emotional, or sexual boundaries can be very harmful to our bodies and minds. We may need help to heal from past boundary violations, respect the boundaries of those around us, and learn how to set healthy limits for the future, particularly if we have a history of trauma, unhealthy relationships, addiction, or adverse childhood experiences. Drawing on decades of personal and professional experience as a therapist—as well as stories from others who have learned how to heal from serious boundary violations—Anne Katherine, MA, brings us an invaluable, foundational guide on the who, what, and why of boundaries. With nearly 100,000 copies sold, Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin has already helped thousands of readers stand up for themselves and nurture healthier relationship.
Download or read book Setting Boundaries Will Set You Free written by Nancy Levin and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you feel like you're a "pushover"? Do you let other people make all the plans--letting them pick the movie, the restaurant, or the vacation destination? Does self-care feel selfish to you? And do you find yourself feeling resentful toward others because they don't seem to take your needs into consideration? Can you relate? If the answer is yes, this is the book for you! In this book, master coach, speaker, and author Nancy Levin will help you establish clear and healthy boundaries. This isn't easy; many of us don't want to "rock the boat." We assume setting boundaries will lead to conflict. And, unfortunately, by avoiding conflict and not setting limits, we tend to choose long-term unhappiness instead of short-term discomfort. This book includes exercises and practical tools to help even the most conflict-averse, people-pleasing readers learn new habits. You'll learn how to recognize and take inventory of your boundaries, view your boundaries differently by creating a Boundary Pyramid, learn how to say "no" effectively, and set your Bottom-Line Boundary. As your supportive guide, Nancy will show you how to gather the courage to live a life of "boundary badassery." "This work was life-changing for me, and if you're someone who has avoided boundaries for years, it can change your life, too." -- Nancy Levin
Download or read book Boundaries and Protection written by Pixie Lighthorse and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boundaries and Protection moves beyond love and light, connecting the reader to the wisdom of the graceful and fiercely protective spirit of the Mountain Lion and offering powerful tools for those looking to explore and establish boundaries in their lives. More than just a set of tools, however, Boundaries and Protection is a catalyst for change and healing, a path towards embracing who you’re meant to be. Prepare to be transformed by this book. Pixie Lighthorse is the author of five books centered on self-healing through intimate relationship with the natural world. She is an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and writes as Lighthorse to honor the unheard voices of her ancestors. “Each of [Lighthorse’s] writings creates a touchpoint to spirit, a connection with heart space. This work is medicine for us all.” — Elena Brower, author of Practice You, Being You and Art of Attention
Download or read book Better Boundaries written by Jan Black and published by . This book was released on 1998-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Knowing when your personal boundaries are violated--and what to do about it when they are--isn't a simple skill."--Cover.
Download or read book Wtf Where s the Fraud written by Larry Benson and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-27 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WTF? Where’s the Fraud?--How to Unmask and Stop Identity Fraud’s Drain on Our Government reveals the true epidemic facing our nation, the profiles of its perpetrators, and the devastating cost of this multi-billion dollar industry. Larry Benson and Andy Bucholz marshal their experiences at LexisNexis Risk Solutions as researchers and developers of solutions for identity theft and fraud. WTF? Where’s the Fraud? explains identity fraud and answers the questions, “Why should I care?” and “How much does it cost us?” It reveals the information gold mine that perpetrators already know about and take advantage of. It sheds light on the growing insecurity of the government’s benefits administration, and points to the emerging problems of fraud in health care. This book gives both government and citizen alike a leg-up against an unwieldy and adaptive enemy. In a time when social media pervades popular culture, and ubiquitous devices provide easy access to personal information, identity fraud has emerged as a national epidemic.
Download or read book Overcoming Insecure Attachment written by Tracy Crossley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide for defeating anxious, anxious-avoidant, and avoidant attachment issues; dealing with the drama triangle; and building stronger, more successful relationships. Written by a behavioral relationship expert, Overcoming Insecure Attachment provides actionable steps on how to overcome insecure attachment styles and the problems they spawn with self-value, self-awareness and self-responsibility. Going beyond what traditional attachment theory books focus on, readers will follow eight proven steps that they can customize and organize in the way that best suits their unique needs, all the while being bolstered and championed by Tracy Crossley’s friendly, bold tone. Permanently stop fear and anxiety from smothering the way you live your life, and stop settling for relationships that aren’t right for you. Overcoming Insecure Attachment will teach you how to break down your subconscious beliefs and create emotional connections with yourself and others for a happier, better life.
