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Follow the journey of Tanita Allen, a courageous Black woman confronting the challenges of Huntington's Disease. We Exist documents her harrowing two-year struggle for a diagnosis while living in a toxic NYC apartment that triggered the early onset of her condition. Learn how she wages an impossible, decade-long legal battle against those responsible, unveiling the staggering barriers faced by marginalized communities in both medical and legal systems.

Hey there! Let's talk about something real, something important: mental health in our African American communities. We all know it's crucial, but sometimes the conversation gets pushed aside, buried under layers of stigma and unspoken truths. Well, not now. In this book we will learn why prioritizing mental well-being matters more than ever and how we can collectively empower ourselves and each other to thrive. Think about it: we juggle a lot. From systemic challenges to everyday stresses, the weight can feel heavy.

Come with me on a journey in The Pursuit of Happiness. It is a guide crafted just for you. This book will be your guide through the complexities modern life — offering practical wisdom and motivation for a harmonious fulfilling existence.

This book is about finding inspiration in a person, situation, or an event that can influence your life for the better. The author of this book hopes you find healthy options that allow you to feel confident, enthusiastic, and put a spring in your step to be the best version of yourself.

Who’s going to be the physical, emotional, and financial caregiver in your family (no matter how you define family)? Few of us understand or are prepared for the breadth of lifestyle implications that come with that role. On the flip side, what if it’s you that needs care? Meet the Jones family, a multigenerational example of how it all works in the real world. Follow Jodi and her family as they suddenly must deal with her parent’s extended care needs.

Andy and Susie are two lively kids, intent on having fun during their summer vacation from school. However, their hard-working mom is so busy with housework that she doesn't have time to spend with them when they ask. After repeatedly hearing, "Sorry, Not Now," the children become sad. But they soon realize they can free up their mom to have fun with them by being more helpful.

It was the summer of 1950 in Taneytown, Alabama, and what started out as a childish game quickly turned tragic when Maggie Green's playmate Angel disappeared. Maggie lied to her parents and the police about where they had been playing to protect another friend. That lie would haunt her long after she and her brother discovered Angel's lifeless body in the woods.

Dive into an enchanting underwater adventure with "Miette and the Mermaid Mysteries" by Alastair G Mckenna. Join Miette, the spirited apprentice to the Mermaid Queen, as she embarks on a quest to unravel a perplexing mystery that has disrupted the tranquility of the mermaid realm.

Embrace the darker side of love with this alluring collection of verses and short stories of how love, although wonderful, can also be dark and provocative.

Join Onya Page as she gently guides you through the struggles of living with bipolar disorder II, helping you better understand mental health. This book explores a world of emotions through simple yet powerful poetry. With heartfelt verses, this collection offers comfort and companionship to those going through the process of their inner struggles. Through each poem, discover the courage to confront the shadows and embrace the light within.

Laura Cole watched her beloved son detox from heroin time and again. She struggled to help him through addiction recovery treatment and pharmacotherapy. Eventually, she suspected that the treatments were causing her son more harm than good. Navigating a nightmare of Big Pharma, for-profit treatment centers, and corrupt caregivers, Laura saw her son get lost in a thick web of exploitation.

Raised by his wise and loving grandmother, Mrs. Curdel Rochester Mills in Sanguinetti, Clarendon, Jason's life takes a transformative turn. As Jason grows, guided by his deep faith and his grandmother's teachings, he discovers the power of love and compassion. Grandma Curdel becomes a beacon of light, nurturing Jason and instilling within him the importance of faith, gratitude, sacrifice, and selfless giving. Grandma and Jason forge an unbreakable bond through their shared moments at St. Luke Anglican Church, their acts of kindness to the less fortunate, and the simple joys of life.

Sleep has the power to make or break your entire life! The sad part? Up to 70 million Americans struggle with some form of sleep disorder. In Mind Over Mattress, I’ll be taking you through the transformative potential of sleep and its impact on your mental health.

Positive Psychologie: Mit 7 unkomplizierten und alltagstauglichen Bausteinen zu Glück, Zufriedenheit und Resilienz Unheil vermeiden, Krankheiten bekämpfen, Probleme beheben: Das ist die übliche Herangehensweise von Medizin und Psychologie im Dienste unseres Wohlbefindens. Doch warum die Sache nicht einmal von der guten Seite betrachten? Genau das tut die Positive Psychologie – und mit diesem Buch profitieren Sie von der Glücks-Psychologie ganz einfach auch im Alltag!

Unveiling Our Journey empowers you to embrace and understand where you come from, celebrating the invaluable history that is often overlooked or concealed by society. By embracing your family narratives, you unlock immense power and strength, enabling you to leave behind a profound and impactful legacy.

A mysterious blonde in a supercar, a wine competition gone horribly wrong, and disappearing owls. Winnie Hackleshack’s week of spas, wine, and relaxation takes a back seat as she searches for a killer. After another narrow escape at Glacier National Park, Winnie Hackleshack needed a break, so when her sister offered a vacation at a resort in Napa, California, she couldn’t refuse. But after arriving, Winnie’s quest to eat, drink, and be pampered got sidetracked when she’s asked to be a guest judge at a wine competition.

A year after the tragic loss of his wife, Gillen Rainer is struggling to find closure. Unanswered questions linger even for his thirteen-year-old daughter, Allaire, who seeks solace in a memory far beyond her recollection. As Sputnik orbits the globe every ninety-six minutes, Gillen and his team are set to announce a surprise of their own. The Alignment - a portal connecting the earth and the moon - is ready for visitors, effectively ending the space race. But when his daughter decides to set foot on the moon - alone, Gillen must confront his deepest fears and the true cost of his decisions.

Helen was supposed to be heading on her honeymoon—off on a sexy trip to Fiji with her long-time fiancé. Her cheating, sleaze-bag, lying fiancé. And so she is off on a trip to the mountains with her best friend Tommy and Tommy's husband Al. Instead of sun and sand, she's heading off to silence and snow.

Because you find this topic interesting, perhaps you are among the millions who are searching for answers about how to overcome that exhausted feeling that many feel throughout the day. Do you wish to return to the healthy, comfortable shape you once enjoyed? Do you believe your body needs a detox to return to its natural state?

This book serves to empower parents to go into combo feeding with all the knowledge they need to succeed. With a majority of parents combo-feeding, it's about time education reflected how to do that. Rather than learning "on-the-job," parents can be prepared before baby arrives. Rather than focusing on breastfeeding only or formula feeding only, this book teaches you how to balance both.