Rainey Paxton was born addicted to heroin.In the fragile first hours of Rainey’s life, hospital doctors and nurses fight to keep her alive. Several months later she is released into her parents’ custody, where the baby is forced to live on neglect and tainted breast milk.Constrained in her home, infested with drug addicts and drifters, Rainey’s drug-addicted parents leave little hope for her protection.While Rainey is still an infant, her aunt Sophie visits her and finds the baby dirty and hungry. A bond forms between the two until tragedy strikes. Rainey is alone again until her sister, Ivy, is born and the child breathes new life into Rainey’s small, isolated world.But her parents have another plan, and with no one there to intervene on Rainey’s behalf she must make sacrifices to feed her parents’ cravings and to keep her sister safe.Follow Rainey’s journey from a house crawling with junkies to the violent confines of a juvenile detention center where she finds friendship, and learns fearlessness from the most unexpected people.**WARNING** 18+ Readers Only. Graphic content and subject matter.Praise For A Little Pinprick“A masterpiece. A story of family, drugs, abuse and gangs. A sad tale of the reality we live in today.” - Cbitz The Bookworm“Bringing issues from the dark to the light. Giving those who can’t speak a voice!!!” - Michelle Knight“Gives me an insider’s perspective. I could never truly empathize with what family members went through before reading this book.” – Catherine Blair“She writes from the heart; the stories are raw yet beautiful.” - Carol NetGalley Reviewer“Jaw dropping. Couldn’t stop reading it . . . Like an accident on the road you just slow down and stare . . . hoping that no one was killed.” – Theresa PettetA Little Pinprick eBook categories: Horror NovelsPsychological ThrillerPsychological HorrorSuspenseful NovelsRealistic FictionThrillerDarkDisturbingCrime FictionMurderFamily Drama NovelsVigilante JusticeSuspense HorrorScaryDrug Addiction Read more

REVISED AND UPDATED * With a New Chapter on Trauma and Anxiety, a List of Resources, and More * 2023 Nautilus Book Award Winner * As Heard on Glennon Doyle’s We Can Do Hard Things PodcastThe cultural phenomenon that has helped heal millions of readers, this modern classic holds the key to understanding codependency and unlocking its hold on your life.Melody Beattie’s compassionate and insightful look into codependency—the concept of losing oneself in the name of helping another—has guided millions of readers toward the understanding that they are powerless to change anyone but themselves and that caring for the self is where healing begins.Is someone else’s problem your problem? If, like so many others, you’ve lost sight of your own life in the drama of tending to a loved one’s self-destructive behavior, you may be codependent—and you may find yourself in this book. With personal reflections, exercises, and instructive stories drawn from Beattie’s own life and the lives of those she’s counseled, Codependent No More helps you break old patterns and maintain healthy boundaries, and offers a clear and achievable path to healing, hope, freedom, and happiness.This revised edition includes an all-new chapter on trauma and anxiety—subjects Beattie has long felt necessary to address within the context of codependency—making it even more relevant today than it was when it first entered the national conversation over thirty-five years ago. Read more

Nothing matters more than getting the next fix.First came the shocking story of Rainey Paxton being born addicted to heroin, and the sacrifices she made to accommodate her parents’ reckless lifestyle. Now comes the terrifying, extraordinary novel that picks up after Rainey’s release from juvenile detention.With no money, and lost in a section of North Philadelphia dominated by gangs and violence, Rainey won’t accept that it may be too late to save Ivy. Instead, she pushes all limits to fight for her sister, surrendering herself to keep her vow.When Rainey finds her eight-year-old sister Ivy, she is neglected by her parents and ravaged by her circumstances.Against the odds, Rainey presses forward to create a different life. The pain of her childhood and the realization that her parents are more in love with heroin than their children are reminders of the lessons her aunt Sophie taught her when she was young.Rainey Paxton attracts people from the wrong side of the tracks—some who love to hate her, and others who live to be loved by her. But nothing comes between her and fate—not even her willingness to die to save her sister.**WARNING** 18+ Readers Only. Graphic content and subject matter.Praise For A Little High“This is a gripping story. Rainey is a true survivor. Please never stop writing . . . you’re an amazing artist with words!” - Bree Ricco“The books from Paige are gritty and real. Be warned you will never be the same. One book will have you hooked as a fan for life.” – Debbie Rodriguez“This isn't a rainbow and unicorns book. Dearth spins a gritty tale of harsh realities that invests you completely in the story line while exploring the darkest corners along the way.” – 1Bluefan“This author makes you feel all sort of ways. She can twist the plot around and then BOOM!! Turn a 180 in a blink of an eye. Thrilling to say the least.” - Amazon ReviewerA Little High eBook categories: Horror NovelsPsychological ThrillerPsychological HorrorSuspenseful NovelsRealistic FictionThrillerDarkDisturbingCrime FictionMurderFamily Drama NovelsVigilante JusticeSuspense HorrorScaryDrug AddictionMotorcycle Gangs Read more

Drug-addicted washed up rockstar? CheckBeautiful, struggling woman with severe mommy issues? CheckA match made in heaven or hell? Still undecided…I’m a shadow of the man I once was. After losing both my wife and my son to my demons, I haveonly one thing left: my band, Riot.After the band moves to Las Vegas, I’m shipped off to a tiny, hole-in-the-wall town in the middle ofnowhere. I can’t be trusted in sin city, so our manager forces me into a hotel by myself where I can’tget into trouble.Little does he know, I don’t have to go looking for trouble—it always finds me.But instead of trouble in the form of my usual drug habit, it comes in the form of a gorgeous,voluptuous, dark-haired beauty I can’t resist. She and her daughter are thrust into my life, for betteror worse, and if anything is going to save me at this point, it’s the two of them.But my new woman has her own demons, and I’m a painful reminder of them.The only way we’ll ever be able to make it work is if we both confront our issues head on…But are we willing to tear down our own walls and build something new together?Or will the pain in our past continue to write our future?There’s one thing I know for sure:Love may end up being the drug that kills me.And if it is, I refuse to go down without giving it a damn good shot.** Because of You is the second book in a series of interconnected standalones** For the best reading experience begin with book one (Our Way Back) Read more

Known as the "Big Book," the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people worldwide get and stay sober since the first edition appeared in 1939. Opening chapters articulate A.A.’s program of recovery from alcoholism — the original Twelve Steps — and recount the personal histories of A.A.'s co-founders, Bill W. and Dr. Bob.In the pages that follow, more than 40 A.A. members share how they stopped drinking and found a new healthier and more serene way of life through the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous.Whether reading passages at meetings, reading privately for personal reflection, or working with a sponsor, the Big Book can be a source of inspiration, guidance and comfort on the journey to recovery.This Fourth Edition of Alcoholics Anonymous has been approved by the General Service Conference. Read more

Commonly referred to as the “Twelve and Twelve,” Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions comprises 24 foundational essays by Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill W. that have helped millions of A.A. members worldwide both to get and stay sober “one day at a time,” and to ensure that their "Fellowship" — Alcoholics Anonymous as a whole — will be there for them tomorrow. First published by Grapevine in 1952, the 12 essays in the book’s opening expand upon each of A.A.’s landmark Twelve Steps — its program of recovery from alcoholism — with practical applications, helpful examples and personal insights, many of which enlarge upon themes raised in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. The second 12 illuminate the Twelve Traditions and explain how spiritual principles such as anonymity, humility and self-support serve to safeguard the unity of Alcoholics Anonymous and shield it from internal and external challenges. Whether read aloud at meetings, referred to while working with a sponsor, or turned to in a quiet moment, The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions can serve as a vital resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of the Steps and Traditions. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions has been approved by the General Service Conference. Read more

What are the most mind-blowing transformations from giving up alcohol that everyone should know about? And why everyone can benefit from sobriety - whether you're a binge drinker, social drinker or everyday drinker.Sean Alexander cuts through the drunken haze in the international bestseller Sober On A Drunk Planet - Giving Up Alcohol to provide hard-hitting facts, which elegantly combines laugh-out-loud moments, sobering science and powerful insights into sobriety, as a qualified therapist, strength coach and former drunk.Whether you're sober curious, looking to stay sober or would like to stop altogether, this uncommon guide explores eight critical areas of life that will drastically improve when you give up alcohol. You will be shocked at discovering how drunk society really is, why alcohol has been holding you back, and the life-changing transformations that occur when you go alcohol-free.Alexander provides a refreshing slap of sobriety versus drink culture that provides a highly motivating and thought-provoking guide that will empower you to start living an extraordinary life, booze-free.Inside, you'll discover life-changing answers to:Why you need to reframe the idea of 'giving up' – and how doing so will make all the difference to your successHow you can now get into the best shape of your life and why alcohol was the main reason stopping youWhy giving up alcohol will allow you to reach financial freedom in a much shorter time and how you could benefit from the sober bonus (£506,898/$689,381)How alcohol affects every relationship in your life – and how quitting drinking does the same (but with greater rewards)The negative feedback loop you didn't know you were creating – and how breaking free is the key to huge personal growth in every area of your lifeWhat you can learn from David Bowie…. whether alcoholics anonymous is for you and how cutting out alcohol creates the perfect space to find spirituality (with or without AA)Why alcohol and sex are one of the worst combinations on the planet and how quitting alcohol can drastically improve that area of your lifeHow to thrive as alcohol-free in an alcohol-obsessed workplaceWhy giving up alcohol is the answer to rocket-launching your careerHow to navigate the practicalities of being sober on a drunk planet – and why you'll want to…..and much, much more.Whether you're a binge drinker, a daily drinker, an end-of-day wine drinker, or a social drinker, you can dramatically improve your life by making a different choice. It isn't just people who know they have a problem who stand to benefit from giving up alcohol – it's everyone.If you have had enough of the damaging impact of alcohol and want to see the life-changing benefits of sobriety, grab yourself a copy of Sober On A Drunk Planet - Giving Up Alcohol.Scroll up to the top and click 'Buy Now'. Read more

A practical guide to letting go of the character defects that get in the way of true and joyful recovery.Resentment. Fear. Self-Pity. Intolerance. Anger. As Bill P. explains, these are the "rocks" that can sink recovery- or at the least, block further progress. Based on the principles behind Steps Six and Seven, Drop the Rock combines personal stories, practical advice, and powerful insights to help readers move forward in recovery. The second edition features additional stories and a reference section. Read more

Step-by-step exercises to guide yourself through the IFS process and create inner harmony and peaceTransform the way you relate to yourself and your mental health struggles with this clear and structured guide to Internal Family Systems (IFS), an evidence-based approach to parts work therapy. The IFS model views every person as having an “internal family” of parts or sub-personalities, each with their own set of thoughts, feelings, and needs. These parts hold pain such as trauma and can create difficulties like anxiety or addictions, but when understood and accepted, they can release this pain and heal. Developed by a veteran IFS clinician who has lived, practiced, and trained others on the IFS model for over 25 years, The Self-Led Internal Family Systems Workbook can help you connect to your true, authentic Self—which is always inside of you, ready to lead—so you can meet your internal family of parts, respond compassionately when they act out, and send them healing energy when they need it. Key features of this workbook:    Accessible Self-Paced Program. Move through the IFS process at your own speed and comfort level using IFS skills that have been adapted for beginners. Clear and Methodical Approach. Bring clarity and structure to your internal world by navigating it with step-by-step skills, exercises, and worksheets. Strategies for Common IFS Challenges. Learn to work with parts that keep you stuck in problematic cycles and avoid triggering deeply wounded parts. Transcripts of Self-Led IFS Sessions. See how an IFS clinician works with her own parts to address challenges like perfectionism, impulse control, and more.  Read more

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ACT Has Proven So Effective In Over 100 Scientific Studies With 1000s Of Participants Because Of Its Radically Counterintuitive Approach To Treating OCD, PTSD, Depression, Addiction, Anxiety & More… In fact, the American Psychological Association has identified ACT as a successful evidence-based treatment for these and other mental health conditions.Living with the heavy weight of depression, PTSD, OCD, or other conditions can be like constantly struggling against waves in the ocean.ACT teaches us to accept and swim with the waves toward the life we want, instead of getting stuck constantly crashing against them.We all have certain patterns and behaviors that keep us from living our life to the fullest potential, and can even keep us mired in painful memories or emotions.But once we admit we have these patterns, we’re one step closer to living the life we truly aspire to.Getting there often takes many months, or even years.Luckily with increased awareness of mental health comes more support and resources available to help you get there.Created in collaboration with a clinical therapist, this book was created to streamline the effective principles of ACT into one easy to use collection of 90 unique and powerful therapeutic tools. For use individually, or with professionals in a therapeutic setting.Using just some of the many tools in this book you’ll discover:The Fool-Proof Meditation Used By The Navy Seals To Reduce Anxiety (Even In High-Stress Situations)Structured Advice On Which Tools To Use In Which Situations, So You Always Have A Tool For Any Challenge That Comes Up (Based On The Effective 6 Core Processes Of Act)The Famous Technique Used By Alcoholics Anonymous To Live A Life Of Acceptance — Even In Difficult MomentsReflection Prompts To Uncover The Hidden Neurology Of Your Behavior And Help Break Cycles Of Spiraling Emotions Or RelapseTwo Simple Grounding Techniques That Make Coming Back To Feelings Of Calm, Mindfulness, And Acceptance Nearly Automatic — Even If Your Day Is Busy And Filled With StressA Surprisingly Effective Visualization Technique To Quickly And Naturally Deflate The Tension Of Difficult Moments Or Strong Emotions (And How To Use It Anytime Anywhere)A 7 Step Process For Transforming Any Meal Or Snack Into A Powerful Mindfulness Technique Grounding You In Sensations Of Gratitude, Presence, And PeaceA Guided Reflection To Teach A Key Sanskrit Concept Central To Ancient Eastern Philosophies For Letting Go And Reducing SufferingA Meditation Specifically Designed For Processing Difficult Or Chronic Painful Sensations That Allows You To Move Away From Suffering And Closer To Acceptance3 Powerful ACT Metaphors Distilled Into Ready-To-Use Tools To Make Becoming Aware Of Self Defeating Negative Thoughts As Easy As Listening To A Conversation And SO much more.This isn’t a complicated textbook filled with theoretical ideas. It’s a practical collection of 90 ready-to-use tools that utilize the effective principles of ACT.Wherever you are in your mental health journey, there’s a tool to compliment you at every stage. So If you’re ready to deepen your practice of ACT and move towards a life of greater acceptance and mental health, secure your copy today. Read more

You don't have to live overwhelmed by stuff—you can get rid of clutter for good! Decluttering expert Dana White identifies the emotional challenges that make it difficult to declutter and provides workable solutions to break through and make progress.While the world seems to be in love with the idea of tiny houses and minimalism, many of us simply can't purge it all and start from nothing. Yet a home with too much stuff is difficult to maintain, so where do we begin? Add in paralyzing emotional attachments and constant life challenges, and it can feel almost impossible to make real decluttering progress.In Decluttering at the Speed of Life, decluttering expert and author Dana White identifies the mindsets and emotional challenges that make it difficult to declutter. In her signature humorous approach, she provides workable solutions to break through these struggles and get clutter out—for good!Not only does Dana provide strategies, but she dives deep into how to implement them, no matter the reader's clutter level or emotional resistance to decluttering. She helps identify procrasticlutter—the stuff that will get done eventually so it doesn't seem urgent—as well as how to make progress when there's no time to declutter.In Decluttering at the Speed of Life, Dana’s chapters cover:Why You Need This Book (You Know Why)Your Unique HomeDecluttering in the Midst of Real LifeChange Your Mind, Change Your HomeBreaking Through Your Decluttering DelusionsWorking It Out Room by RoomHelping Others DeclutterAs long as we're living and breathing, new clutter will appear. The good news is that by following Dana’s advice, decluttering will get easier, become more natural, and require significantly fewer hours, less emotional bandwidth, and little to no sweat to keep going. Read more

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Not remotely preachy' - The Times 'Jaunty, shrewd and convincing' - Sunday Telegraph 'Admirably honest, light, bubbly and remarkably rarely annoying.' - Alice O'Keeffe, Guardian 'Truthful, modern and real' - Stylist 'Brave, witty and brilliantly written' - Marie Claire Ever sworn off alcohol for a month and found yourself drinking by the 7th? Think there's 'no point' in just one drink? Welcome! There are millions of us. 64% of Brits want to drink less. Catherine Gray was stuck in a hellish whirligig of Drink, Make horrible decisions, Hangover, Repeat. She had her fair share of 'drunk tank' jail cells and topless-in-a-hot-tub misadventures. But this book goes beyond the binges and blackouts to deep-dive into uncharted territory: What happens after you quit drinking? This gripping, heart-breaking and witty book takes us down the rabbit-hole of an alternative reality. A life with zero hangovers, through sober weddings, sex, Christmases and breakups. In The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, Catherine Gray shines a light on society's drink-pushing and talks to top neuroscientists and psychologists about why we drink, delving into the science behind what it does to our brains and bodies. Much more than a tale from the netherworld of addicted drinking, this book is about the escape, and why a sober life can be more intoxicating than you ever imagined. Whether you're a hopelessly devoted drinker, merely sober-curious, or you've already ditched the drink, you will love this book. 'Haunting, admirable and enlightening' - The Pool 'A riveting, raw, yet humorous memoir with actionable advice.' - Annie Grace, author of This Naked Mind 'Like listening to your best friend teach you to be sober. Lighthearted but serious, it's packed with ideas, tools, tips and, most importantly, reasons for living a sober life.'- Eric Zimmer, host of podcast The One You Feed 'Gray's fizzy writing succeeds in making this potentially boring-as-hell subject both engaging and highly seductive' - The Bookseller 'Her exquisitely crafted thoughts on the joys of being sober are not only deeply honest and pragmatic, but she manages to infuse tons of humor. This is a delightful, informative, and compelling read for all those who are sober or seeking sobriety.' - Sasha Tozzi, Huffington Post'No other author writes about sober living with as much warmth or emotional range as Catherine Gray. Her deep insight into the subtle psychologies of drinking, and of life, means that everything she writes is both utterly relatable and stretches our minds. Hers is a rare wisdom.' - Dr Richard Piper, CEO, Alcohol Change UK Read more

Parenting an anxious child means facing constant challenges and questions: When should parents help children avoid anxiety-provoking situations, and when should they encourage them to face their fears? How can parents foster independence while still supporting their children? How can parents reduce the hold their child's anxiety has taken over the entire family?Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents is the first and only book to provide a completely parent-based treatment program for child and adolescent anxiety. Parents will learn how to alleviate their children's anxiety by changing the way they themselves respond to their children's symptoms--importantly, parents are not required to impose changes on their children's behavior. Instead, parents are shown how to replace their own accommodating behaviors (which allow anxiety to flourish) with supportive responses that demonstrate both acceptance of children's difficulties and confidence in their ability to cope. From understanding child anxiety and OCD, to learning how to talk with an anxious child, to avoiding common traps and pitfalls (such as being overly protective or demanding) to identifying the ways in which parents have been enabling a child's anxious behaviors, this book is full of detailed guidance and practical suggestions. Worksheets are included to help parents translate the book's suggestions into action, and the book's compassionate and personable tone will make it a welcoming resource for any concerned parent. Read more

A “thought-provoking and powerful” study that reframes everything you’ve been taught about addiction and recovery—from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Myth of Normal (Bruce Perry, author of The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog). A world-renowned trauma expert combines real-life stories with cutting-edge research to offer a holistic approach to understanding addiction—its origins, its place in society, and the importance of self-compassion in recovery. Based on Gabor Maté’s two decades of experience as a medical doctor and his groundbreaking work with people with addiction on Vancouver’s skid row, this #1 international bestseller radically re-envisions a much misunderstood condition by taking a compassionate approach to substance abuse and addiction recovery.   In the same vein as Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts traces the root causes of addiction to childhood trauma and examines the pervasiveness of addiction in society. Dr. Maté presents addiction not as a discrete phenomenon confined to an unfortunate or weak-willed few, but as a continuum that runs throughout—and perhaps underpins—our society. It is not a medical “condition” distinct from the lives it affects but rather the result of a complex interplay among personal history, emotional and neurological development, brain chemistry, and the drugs and behaviors of addiction.Simplifying a wide array of brain and addiction research findings from around the globe, the book avoids glib self-help remedies, instead promoting a thorough and compassionate self-understanding as the first key to healing and wellness.Dr. Maté argues persuasively against contemporary health, social, and criminal justice policies toward addiction and how they perpetuate the War on Drugs. The mix of personal stories—including the author’s candid discussion of his own “high-status” addictive tendencies—and science with positive solutions makes the book equally useful for lay readers and professionals. Read more

Al-Anon's basic book discusses our mutual-help program of recovery, including personal stories. A beginning approach to the Twelve Concepts of Service is included. Read more

With the revised information and up-to-date research, Out of the Shadows is the premier work on sex addiction, written by a pioneer in its treatment.Sex is at the core of our identities. And when it becomes a compulsion, it can unravel our lives. Out of the Shadows is the premier work on this disorder, written by a pioneer in its treatment. Revised and updated to include the latest research--and to address the exploding phenomenon of cybersex addiction--this third edition identifies the danger signs, explains the dynamics, and describes the consequences of sexual addiction and dependency. With practical wisdom and spiritual clarity, it points the way out of the shadows of sexual compulsion and back into the light and fullness of life. Read more

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Take Control of Your Liver Health—And Your LifeAre you feeling drained, stuck, or overwhelmed by your health? You’re not alone. Fatty liver disease affects millions, but here’s the good news—it’s reversible.The Fatty Liver Fix is your step-by-step guide to understanding, managing, and healing your liver naturally. Packed with practical advice and empowering insights, this book helps you take charge of your well-being with confidence.Inside, you’ll discover:What fatty liver disease is, how it develops, and why early detection matters.Proven strategies to reverse liver damage with nutrition, exercise, and stress management.A clear explanation of diagnostic tools and how to interpret your test results.Effective ways to tackle co-existing conditions like diabetes and obesity.Inspiring tips to reduce stress, boost energy, and create a personalized wellness plan.This comprehensive guide goes beyond just information—it equips you with actionable tools to build healthier habits and sustain lasting change. Whether you’re looking to prevent fatty liver disease or reclaim your vitality, The Fatty Liver Fix is your ultimate roadmap to a healthier, happier you.Your liver can heal, and it all starts here. Take the first step toward a brighter future today! Read more

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