Physical Self Esteem

At age nine, Lucy Grealy was diagnosed with a potentially terminal cancer. When she returned to school with a third of her jaw removed, she faced the taunts of classmates. In her memoir, Grealy tells her story of great suffering and remarkable strength with considerable wit. Vividly portraying the pain of peer rejection and the guilty pleasures of wanting to be special, Grealy captures with unique insight what it is like as a child and young adult to be torn between two warring impulses.

The cult known as the Community has taken everything from 17-year-old Minnow: 12 years of her life, her family, her ability to trust. And when she rebelled, they took away her hands, too. Now their Prophet has been murdered and their camp set aflame, and it's clear that Minnow knows something - but she's not talking.

Eden was always good at being good. Starting high school didn’t change who she was. But the night her brother’s best friend rapes her, Eden’s world capsizes. What was once simple, is now complex. What Eden once loved—who she once loved—she now hates. What she thought she knew to be true, is now lies. Nothing makes sense anymore, and she knows she’s supposed to tell someone what happened but she can’t. So she buries it instead. And she buries the way she used to be.

Seventeen-year-old Elena is vanishing. Every day means renewed determination, so every day means fewer calories. This is the story of a girl whose armor against anxiety becomes artillery against herself as she battles on both sides of a lose-lose war in a struggle with anorexia.

This book shows you how to let your inner beauty shine through - things like the secrets of serenity, steps for staying cool under pressure, building your self-esteem, drawing security from loving others, setting goals, and feeling purposeful - and more.

Raised in a stern, abusive Mormon household, a teenage girl starts to question her religion and struggles to find her destiny.

Her father is abusive, her mother is submissive, and her church looks the other way. Confused and angry, Pattyn Von Stratten acts out and is sent to live with an aunt on a Nevada ranch. She finds the love and acceptance she craves, with disturbing consequences.

The affirmations within this audiobook helped get me out of a very dark place which at the time felt like there was no light at the end of the tunnel. Once I began buying into these daily affirmations and applying them very subtly within my routine, this is when I began seeing a change in my overall character. I was happier, more grateful, kinder to others, and reassured of the amazing person I am and continue to be. Daily affirmations are what inspired me to write this audiobook, so that others could reach the peak and be the person that they have always dreamed of being.

Attention Deficit Disorder, the most common learning and behavioral problem among children, also affects millions of adult Americans, more of which are being diagnosed with this potentially disabling condition every day.

L'amour ne devrait pas faire mal ! Si tu te noies dans une relation toxique, donne-toi les moyens d'agir grâce au Guide de l'adolescent pour des relations saines après un chagrin d'amour ! As-tu l'impression de porter le poids du monde, d'être pris au piège dans un labyrinthe de confusion et de blessures, d'aspirer à sortir de l'ombre d' une relation toxique? L'écho de leurs paroles vous hante et vous vous demandez si vous parviendrez un jour à vous échapper de la prison du doute et à retrouver la confiance et la joie que vous avez perdues ?

Discover the vital connection between diet and top athletic performance with Mental Toughness for Teen Athletes - Nutrition. This comprehensive resource, specifically designed for the nutritional needs of teen athletes, reveals how a well-planned diet enhances mental resilience and drives sports success.

Fourteen-year-old Luce has had a tough life, but she reaches the depths of despair when she is assaulted and left on the cliffs outside a grim Alaskan fishing village. She expects to die when she tumbles into the icy waves below but instead undergoes an astonishing transformation: she becomes a mermaid. A tribe of mermaids finds Luce and welcomes her in. All of them, like her, are lost girls who surrendered their humanity in the darkest moments of their lives.

Discover the transformative power of spiritual awakening and personal growth with "Finding Your Path: Illuminated Adventures in Spiritual Awakening and Growth," an inspiring anthology compiled by Kyra Schaefer. This collection features the compelling stories of Amazon bestselling authors who share their journeys through life's most profound experiences. From overcoming personal tragedies to finding inner peace, each chapter offers unique insights and practical advice to help you navigate your spiritual path. Learn the art of brain dumping to clear mental clutter, uncover hidden truths in ...

No matter how much time you spend on your work, there's no escaping the fact that you have to put some effort into your personal life. Have you ever come home after a long day at work wishing you could do away with all of your stress and anxiety? This self-help guide can help you live happier and achieve more success.

Emma O'Donovan is 18, beautiful, and fearless. It's the beginning of summer in a quiet Irish town and, tonight, she and her friends have dressed to impress. Everyone is at the party, and all eyes are on Emma. The next morning, Emma's parents discover her collapsed on the doorstop of their home, unconscious. She is disheveled, bleeding, and disoriented, looking as if she had been dumped there. To her distress, Emma can't remember what happened the night before.

Nestle your head in the clouds as you get in the right mindset for sleep with Moonlight Gratitude, a gentle guide which features spiritual passages and words to guide you through a calming nighttime meditation.

When it comes to family, Annie is in the losers bracket. While her foster parents are great (mostly), her birth family would not have been her first pick. And no matter how many times Annie tries to write them out of her life, she always gets sucked back into their drama. Love is like that. But when a family argument breaks out at Annie’s swim meet and her nephew goes missing, Annie might be the only one who can get him back. With help from her friends, her foster brother, and her social service worker, Annie puts the pieces of the puzzle together, determined to find her nephew.

In Liz Coley's alarming and fascinating psychological mystery, 16-year-old Angie Chapman must piece together the story of her kidnapping and abuse. Pretty Girl-13 is a disturbing - and ultimately empowering - pause-resister about accepting our whole selves, and the healing power of courage, hope, and love.

**Embracing Challenges A Journey into Adaptive Recreation** Discover the exhilarating world of adaptive recreation with "Embracing Challenges," a groundbreaking eBook that captures the essence of overcoming adversity through sports, fitness, and creative pursuits. This eBook is your ultimate guide to understanding and participating in the inclusive activities that empower individuals with disabilities to lead active, fulfilling lives. Dive into the history and evolution of adaptive sports, and understand their crucial role in fostering self-confidence and resilience. From wheelchair ...

Physical Disobedience introduces a breathtaking new perspective on wellness by encouraging nonviolence toward our bodies, revitalizing them through diet and exercise, fashion and social media, alternative therapies, music, and motherhood. The goal is no longer to keep our bodies in check. The goal is to ignite them, to set them free, and have a mighty fine time doing it.

Do you often feel unloved or unsafe? Are you overly self-conscious, afraid that people will not accept you? Are you holding back on something because of what people will think? If so, you may need some healing from insecurity. Insecurity tells you that you will not be safe or secure. It tells you that no one will care about you or like or love you because of who you are or something about you. Insecurity tells you that you need to not try because it won’t work for you. Insecurity lies. This book will walk you through emotional and spiritual healing strategies from a Christian worldview so...