Divorce Addiction

Severing a cherished relationship is one of the most painful experiences in life - and cutting those emotional ties to a loved one can feel almost like ending an addiction. Up till now, people recovering from other problems were able to get real help - like AA and rehab - while those struggling in the aftermath of traumatic breaks dealt with platitudes and friends insisting they should "get over it already". But now Exaholics Anonymous treats getting over an ex like kicking a chemical habit.

The message of the culture is clear: When things get REALLY bad in a marriage, the best, and even only, thing to do is to divorce and "move on." The message of the contemporary Church is not much different, although Catholics (both ordained and lay) might advise annulment after the civil divorce and before the "moving on." The 65 stories in this book tell of a different way: A way of Christlike faithfulness and solemn commitment to one's sacred promises--something that was common (or at least considered honorable and right) in eras past, but which seems forgotten today. If the world is ...

What would you do if your dead sister sent you postcards? I've struggled to get my life back on track after a lifetime of despair, addiction, and loss. I finally have it all. A bustling business, a home, my health, and time with my beloved daughter Sophie. But that tenuous balance is tipped when my twin Jane's postcard arrives in the mail. My family thinks she's dead. They want to put it all behind them. But how can I agree when the evidence is right in front of me? When my nagging little sister provokes my rebellious teenager to run away, I am forced to confront the past I've wanted to ...

When Abraham Verghese, a physician whose marriage is unraveling, relocates to El Paso, Texas, he hopes to make a fresh start as a staff member at the county hospital. There he meets David Smith, a medical student recovering from drug addiction, and the two men begin a tennis ritual that allows them to shed their inhibitions and find security in the sport they love and with each other. This friendship between doctor and intern grows increasingly rich and complex, more intimate than two men usually allow.

Do you ever feel controlled by your life? Is it hard for you to release anger from the past? Are you just surviving and calling it living? Face your fears and their message! Each experience is perfectly aligned for your purpose, peace, and freedom. Listen and trust. Your life lessons will guide you. * * * In her memoir, Lynn Balter shows how she transformed unimaginable traumas into a triumphant life of compassion, purpose, and philanthropy. Her life story illustrates the important lessons she learned while surviving and thriving after childhood trauma, sexual assault, divorce, addiction, ...

You've discovered that your husband has cheated on you. Maybe, you've discovered incriminating emails or text messages from his lover, or worse, you have actually seen them together. Your world is crashing down. You feel like a nuclear bomb just decimated your entire world, and you are trying to shield yourself from the fallout. This is very likely the most painful experience you've ever had. You've been sucker-punched in the soul. Infidelity in marriage makes you doubt everything, including your own judgement.

Letting Go of Your Ex offers powerful, evidence-based skills grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you manage intense emotions, get unstuck from the past, and start focusing on what makes you happy now. Feeling addicted to your ex can leave you in a constant state of craving and withdrawal. But you can emerge as a stronger, more honest, and authentic version of yourself. This compassionate and practical guide can help you heal your pain, and start enjoying your life again—with or without your ex.

The role divorce plays on emotional stability can be devastating for many men and women - anger, resentment, and a sense of loss often linger well beyond the life and death of the marriage. Since much of the stigma of the past has been lifted, many are discovering that it is easier to work through these negative emotions, turning this life-altering event into a positive one by creating a better, more fulfilling life after divorce.

Everything changed with the click of a shutter… the difference between life and death. Frankie Taylor has issues. Alcoholism, infidelity, and a divorce have plunged him into a pit so deep, he can see only one way out. But his scheme to end it all unravels after an odd chain of events involving a digital camera. Thwarted and bewildered, Frankie begins to reassemble the pieces of his carefully dismantled life. And God shows up… Cara Alexander is a teen intent on storming into adulthood. Her parents watch helplessly as their rebellious daughter slips away, leaving them reeling after ...

"Tainted Love: Stay or Go? Navigating Tough Relationship Decisions in Addiction" is a compassionate and empowering guide penned by Andrea Seydel, a renowned positive psychology expert who intimately understands the complexities of loving someone battling addiction. As part of the acclaimed "Saving You Is Killing Me: Loving Someone with an Addiction" series, Seydel draws from her personal journey of love and loss, infusing each page with wisdom, empathy, and practical strategies to support readers facing similar challenges. In this poignant book, Seydel skillfully navigates the intricate ...

"Authentically written, thought-provoking, and immersive… Issues of addiction, trauma, privilege are teased apart in all their complexity within a story that also touches on universal themes of love, identity, and belonging.” - Robin Sax, Clinical Therapist, and TV Personality When Ella, a former Israeli intelligence commander, finds herself lifeless on the bathroom floor, she realizes it is time to make a drastic change in her seemingly "perfect" life. Ella admits to herself she is an addict, the drug of her choice is not substances, but people and codependency. Unhealthy obsessions ...

Do you struggle with walking in purity? There is freedom from sexual bondage. This 30-day challenge smashes the chains of captivity for men and sets them on a solid foundation toward living their best, blessed life. Stop hiding in the shade of shame and guilt. Walk in the light of victory. Your battle plan guides you through proven methods for applying real-life, practical applications that promise to create the changes in you that the people who love you need to see.You can do anything for 30 days, and you can do this. Conquer the strongholds and claim the freedom today.

Part memoir, part manifesto, Soulbbatical is an invitation to become Chief Soul Officer of your own life - and to open up a whole new world of possibility. Former Harley-Davidson executive Shelley Paxton did just that. She walked away at the peak of her 26-year marketing career and embarked on a profoundly personal journey to reconnect with her true purpose and deepest desires. She called it her “Soulbbatical”, and it not only changed her life, it became her calling.

Learn how to overcome the painful challenges of divorce with the advice from this useful guide.

We are all searching for joy. However, most can't find it. What is stealing your joy? There is joy beyond the circumstances and clutter of life! This Devotional Bible Study will help you find joy beyond hardships. These are stories from Brenda's life where she shares the hardest times of her life with the reader. She has experienced Breast cancer at the age of 24; lived with the addiction of a spouse, which ended in divorce, and recently endured a Heart Attack. Brenda shares how she found joy by growing in her relationship with Christ. She will help you find the joy you desire by walking ...

Your world falling apart may be the best thing to ever happen! Everyone wants abundant happiness, love, and wealth. To achieve it, we are bombarded with advice to simply use positive affirmations and believe. Perhaps it is not this simple.

High school teacher Emmi heads to the salsa club every week to escape her “adulting” life and get her dancing “fix”. But it’s more than just dancing that she is obsessed with. It is here that she meets Santiago, a charming man with a killer smile, whom she falls recklessly in love with. They begin an unclear and confusing entanglement where passion runs high each time they break up and get back together—over and over again.

A feel-good read about family loyalties and second chances set on Canada’s picturesque Cape Breton Island, this book is perfect for those who enjoy sweet romances and countryside landscapes. Emma Copeland’s family and friends are gathering at Songbird Cottage for a special celebration in honor of her eldest daughter, Claire. Everyone, except for Emma’s youngest daughter Isabelle, is excited to see each other again. Izzy was an aspiring musician, but since her band broke up, her life has been in a downward spiral. Her self-destructive behavior worries Emma and Claire, but they are at a...

Captivating, psychologically nuanced writing covers five years of guts and wit as she navigates: the splash zone of alcoholism, unbelievable deceit in many forms, single parenting, divorce court without a lawyer — that always goes well — and more. Poignant therapy sessions with Dr. Rachel Phoenix offer insights as sharp as the New York doc's shoes.

Neco and her family were planning to start a new life in Atlanta, Georgia when she discovers her husband is having an affair. She learns that although cheating accounts for nearly 30 percent of divorces, there are few resources for women to survive this devastating occurrence. Join our author as she takes us on her journey of survival as she navigates the process of divorce while maintaining her family, her career, and her sanity.