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Author: Jami Salters Publisher: ISBN: 9781952668043 Category : Languages : en Pages : 456
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Confessions of an X-Codependent is the chronicles of a woman's journey of seeking and finding true freedom in Christ. Author Jami Salters takes her readers on an intricate voyage through the deepest, darkest recesses of abuse, abandonment, depression, shame, guilt, lies, bitterness, fear, rejection, and much more. Her goal in scribing this book was not merely to express her emotions about her tribulations, but rather to expose the lies of an invisible enemy who is always afoot; one who purposes to kill, steal, and destroy all of us. She desires to reveal the heart of God who saved her wholly and completely - not just from eternal hell. Holy Spirit became her guiding source into the liberty that can come only from God. By discovering her true identity founded in Christ, she became empowered so as to overcome the false identities the world encroached upon her from numerous outside sources. Currently, her directive in this life is the same as that of Jesus Christ, which is stated in Luke 4:18-19 and Isaiah 61:1: to open blind eyes, bring good news to the poor, comfort the brokenhearted, and to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners. I had the honor of working with Jami on this fantastically vital book. What I knew instantly, and what I have found to be true over the last many years, is that Jami is an amazing, humble woman of God whose spirit and heart are pure through and through. She is a gentle, kindhearted woman whose only desire is to serve the Lord and aid others in their journey through life. Her story will lead people out of bondage and into the liberty of Christ. Her life is nothing short of a miracle. Jami is a rare gem in this world and what she offers is priceless to anyone attempting with futility to walk this earth while bound in the shackles of codependency. Codependency is a vicious, insidious villain who, once it gets its claws in a person, refuses to willingly let go. One must first learn and accept that they are codependent. Secondly, they must recognize their situation isn't hopeless, regardless of how it may feel in the moment. In Confessions of an X-Codependent, Jami has well articulated the problem as well as the solution. In between the problem and solution, she takes her readers on a harrowing journey of sorrow and heartache all the way into relief and peace. Join Jami in her experiences so as to discover whether or not this may be you or someone you love. I implore you to take a serious and genuine look at yourself and your life. Ask the hard questions of, "Is this me? Could this be me on some level?" Knowledge is power and, once we gain knowledge and learn what to do with it, power is combined with authority. Everyone has authority over their own life whether or not one can realize it. We all have a choice. We all have the power to change our narrative. Christ is the answer and the narrative-changer. No one has to be what they've always been unless they so choose. Alexys V. WolfAuthor and Minister Founder of The Fiery Sword Global Ministries and The Fiery Sword Publications
Author: Jami Salters Publisher: ISBN: 9781952668043 Category : Languages : en Pages : 456
Book Description
Confessions of an X-Codependent is the chronicles of a woman's journey of seeking and finding true freedom in Christ. Author Jami Salters takes her readers on an intricate voyage through the deepest, darkest recesses of abuse, abandonment, depression, shame, guilt, lies, bitterness, fear, rejection, and much more. Her goal in scribing this book was not merely to express her emotions about her tribulations, but rather to expose the lies of an invisible enemy who is always afoot; one who purposes to kill, steal, and destroy all of us. She desires to reveal the heart of God who saved her wholly and completely - not just from eternal hell. Holy Spirit became her guiding source into the liberty that can come only from God. By discovering her true identity founded in Christ, she became empowered so as to overcome the false identities the world encroached upon her from numerous outside sources. Currently, her directive in this life is the same as that of Jesus Christ, which is stated in Luke 4:18-19 and Isaiah 61:1: to open blind eyes, bring good news to the poor, comfort the brokenhearted, and to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners. I had the honor of working with Jami on this fantastically vital book. What I knew instantly, and what I have found to be true over the last many years, is that Jami is an amazing, humble woman of God whose spirit and heart are pure through and through. She is a gentle, kindhearted woman whose only desire is to serve the Lord and aid others in their journey through life. Her story will lead people out of bondage and into the liberty of Christ. Her life is nothing short of a miracle. Jami is a rare gem in this world and what she offers is priceless to anyone attempting with futility to walk this earth while bound in the shackles of codependency. Codependency is a vicious, insidious villain who, once it gets its claws in a person, refuses to willingly let go. One must first learn and accept that they are codependent. Secondly, they must recognize their situation isn't hopeless, regardless of how it may feel in the moment. In Confessions of an X-Codependent, Jami has well articulated the problem as well as the solution. In between the problem and solution, she takes her readers on a harrowing journey of sorrow and heartache all the way into relief and peace. Join Jami in her experiences so as to discover whether or not this may be you or someone you love. I implore you to take a serious and genuine look at yourself and your life. Ask the hard questions of, "Is this me? Could this be me on some level?" Knowledge is power and, once we gain knowledge and learn what to do with it, power is combined with authority. Everyone has authority over their own life whether or not one can realize it. We all have a choice. We all have the power to change our narrative. Christ is the answer and the narrative-changer. No one has to be what they've always been unless they so choose. Alexys V. WolfAuthor and Minister Founder of The Fiery Sword Global Ministries and The Fiery Sword Publications
Author: Jacqueline Williams Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 0595400868 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 114
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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
Author: Wesley Brown Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1535435372 Category : Languages : en Pages : 104
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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.
Author: Scott Aylward Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 9780470167083 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 256
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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
Author: Leo Booth Publisher: Health Communications, Inc. ISBN: 0757317065 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 146
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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
Author: Garry Shandling Publisher: Pocket Books ISBN: 9780671029104 Category : American wit and humor Languages : en Pages : 244
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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!
Author: Tom Rastrelli Publisher: University of Iowa Press ISBN: 1609387090 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 337
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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.
Author: Sam Vaknin Publisher: ISBN: 9781719828260 Category : Languages : en Pages : 102
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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).
Author: Heather Belle Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc. ISBN: 1402247435 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 290
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The sex education you never got: what to do when the sex is over—and you're left with an Ex In 1969, David Reuben, MD, published his groundbreaking book Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex*. Forty years later, we know plenty about sex. The thing we're so confused about, however, is what to do when the sex is over, and you're left with an Ex. In the age of Google, Facebook, and Twitter, it's almost impossible to leave the past behind. Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Ex* is the answer for any woman whose former relationship is keeping her from finding true love. Written by two family therapists, this book helps readers learn: Who holds the power in your Ex relationships The best way to deal with an unavoidable Ex Solutions to everyday Ex issues (including kids) How to handle your boyfriend's or husband's Exes How to get resolution with any Ex How to learn from your Exes so as to make a better choice the next time This sassy, take-charge manual is a must-read for any woman who has an Ex. Praise for Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Ex* "No matter how codependent or crazy your relationship with your Ex has been, this book will show you how to live and love again." Melody Beattie | bestselling author, The New Codependency and Codependent No More "An insightful, entertaining and essential guide to surviving the turmoil and trauma of breakups and divorce. Read this book and you'll learn to survive and thrive in the aftermath of an unhappy relationship." Ben Sherwood | bestselling author, The Survivor's Club "If you have an Ex and kids, this book is a must read (unless you want your kids to spend their college savings on therapy)!" Romi Lassally | author, True Mom Confessions: Real Moms Get Real | founder of truuconfessions.com "I thought I knew everything there was to know about my Ex. But I never would have guessed she'd be able to turn some of our most shameful follies into such valuable advice. Now our Ex life couldn't be better!" Michelle's Ex "When I first became an Ex it was like a brick to the head or, perhaps in better moments, a knee to the groin. But this book adds the one metaphor I was missing—a breath of fresh air. Heather worked hard to become a 'good' Ex, where drama takes a backseat to what's important—our kids and our futures. This book can show everyone that the path from Ex to next can be filled with hope and happiness." Heather's Ex
Author: Sam Vaknin Publisher: Narcissus Publishing ISBN: 9989929351 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 280
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A first-hand account of the anatomy of a mental illness - Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD): its origins, its unfolding, its outcomes.
Author: Jami Salters
Author: Jami Salters
Author: Jacqueline Williams
Author: Wesley Brown
Author: Scott Aylward
Author: Leo Booth
Author: Garry Shandling
Author: Tom Rastrelli
Author: Sam Vaknin
Author: Heather Belle
Author: Sam Vaknin