You are not alone My true story of being a sexual abuse victim and overcoming my childhood trauma is now available in this very personal book. My story begins almost thirty years after the abuse ended when I began to face the aftermath; it continues still today. Men and women who are survivors of sexual trauma, incest survivors, and those with sexual abuse repressed memories can find hope in my healing process.A beautiful presentation of horrible events ...a readerRead the whole book by clicking on the Preview this book link above. (No link? Click on the book title first.)Learn more about me and read my blog at SurvivingIncest.com. This is a website I have developed (and continue to refine and update) that is devoted to survivors of incest and childhood sexual abuse.

May 24, 2018. Gail and and I step off our front porch. We wait for our dog-child Styxx to appear in the front window, as he always will. We wave goodbye, as we always do, and make our way across busy Portage Avenue. We stroll down the quiet residential streets of Winnipeg's west end, beneath canopies of just-emerging leaves. Winter is behind us. In its place is a fresh explosion of heat and green. This is a time of renewal. Lawn mowers hum with the season's first cut. Above us, an arborist's chain saw chatters loudly. And there's the high-pitched chorus of children playing at recess. We are on our way to CancerCare Manitoba.This is not the walk we had planned to take, back in January and February. By rights, we would be well into our plans and preparations for a long walk later this spring. The Camino Frangicena was in our sights, a long pilgrimage from Canterbury to Rome crossing Britain, France, Switzerland and Italy.A small lump altered our direction. It would take us on a very different path.

The problem of infertility has reached epidemic levels in our society. It is projected that 40 percent of women currently 25 and younger will have difficulty conceiving a child or reaching a live birth. Amanda Hope Haley had married David, the man of her dreams, and earned a master’s degree from Harvard. She and David purchased their first home and settled down to start a family. All her hopes and dreams were coming true according to plan—until the family didn’t happen. After spending seven years begging God for a child, Amanda discovered that God gives only one hope: Jesus. Amanda having a baby wasn’t to be her happy ending. Finding wholeness by hoping only in God was her happy ending! Using Amanda’s personal stories, and the stories of other women who have struggled to have children, Barren Among the Fruitful surrounds those women struggling with infertility or miscarriage with a sense of community while providing honest facts. It leads women from confusion to understanding. Each chapter is titled with a well-meaning, but sometimes thoughtless comment Amanda was offered during her seven-year struggle with infertility. Features include: Personal stories from women who have struggled with infertility or miscarriage An honest look at the problem of infertility Questions for individual thought or group discussion

Navigating Complexities in Leadership: Moving Towards Critical Hope emerged in response to the confluence of complexities experienced by leadership educators and practitioners amidst global pandemics. It is a guide for those seeking to learn through critical perspectives, and seek more agile, responsive tools for navigating complexity, change, and disruption. The audience for the book ranges from new and entry-level leadership educators to senior scholars in higher education. This book frames leadership learning and development as a process of adaptive action in complex systems. It brings to light patterns of complexity in current times through the lens of educators and practitioners in higher education. Readers are invited to actively engage with the text from an inquiry stance. Through curiosity, shared exploration, self-reflection we hope readers will discover patterns and insight that resonate and challenge their own experiences, find energy to engage the complexities being faced, and build adaptive capacity to live, work, teach, and lead in critical hope and possibility. The book concludes with questions and considerations that allow educators and practitioners to reflect on their own roles and contexts and move towards critical hope in navigating the complexities we will continue to face.

First published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Step into an unparalleled exploration of the landscapes of loss and the topographies of hope with "Navigating the Ruins," your definitive guide through the depths and breadths of displacement. This immersive, expertly crafted compendium is a vital aid for anyone touched by the shadows of conflict, and it illuminates the resilience of the human spirit with radiating clarity. Embark on a journey that begins with a comprehensive understanding of the nature of war-induced displacement, sifts through the psychological impacts, and delves into the heart of global displacement trends. Navigate the legal and human rights considerations that underpin this complex, often heart-wrenching human experience. "Navigating the Ruins" lights your path through the most somber terrains with wisdom and empathy. Prepare yourself for the unthinkable with an articulate presentation of the early signs of conflict, providing a masterful blueprint of emergency planning. This insightful volume is not just a survival kit, but it offers profound knowledge for building the support networks essential for pre-displacement times. Discover techniques to secure immediate shelter, explore long-term housing solutions, and learn how to retain a semblance of home amidst the chaos. With "Navigating the Ruins," you are never alone in the struggle for safety, stability, and sanctuary. As the journey of endurance unfolds, chapters on mobility amidst chaos equip you with the savvy needed to ensure safe passage in warfare, negotiate borders, and maintain inconspicuousness. The book goes deeper, offering sage advice on maintaining mental resilience, addressing health needs, and innovating communication strategies across every possible divide. Family and community dynamics take center stage as this guide champions the reweaving of social fabric torn by displacement. Education, crucial in maintaining continuity in strife, receives due recognition along with effective strategies for navigating aid, managing scarce resources, and comprehending legal rights. "Navigating the Ruins" transcends the personal, extending invaluable insights for aid workers and policymakers, illustrating best practice approaches and culturally sensitive aid provision. The concluding chapters serve as a beacon, preparing you for the ultimate goal—the return home. With cohesive lessons from history and a forward-looking approach to self-sufficiency and modern technology, this guide is not only about survival; it is about the rebirth of lives and communities, today and in the futures to come. Begin your transformative sojourn with "Navigating the Ruins" and redefine what it means to rebuild, recover, and reconnect within the heartbeats of human endurance.