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Have you been through a love deception lately? Was it a toxic relationship? Were you in an unbreathable place where everything was dark and sad? Do you question yourself how it got that bad and how it started? This is your book if you've been through a toxic relationship and a nasty breakup (or are through one right now). I hold back nothing when sharing my journey with you, from the bottom of the darkest pit of despair to the shiniest top of a mountain.

From multi-award-winning author, Linda Watkins, comes a story of two women, from different walks of life, and the one dog who loved them both. A feature writer for the Boston Globe, Sarah Palmer had it all – a beautiful apartment, a great job, and a family she adored. A thousand miles away, Mindy Sue Watson didn’t have it so good. Trapped in a marriage to an abusive alcoholic, her only pleasure was in tossing a ball to a skinny dog she’d adopted from the local shelter.

As I watched my four darling children from my wheelchair, I realized this battle through illness had never been about ringing the bell and surviving the fire. I had what mattered all along. The only thing more powerful than fear, sickness, regret, and loss...the only thing stronger than death is love. Nothing could take that away from me.

In the 1960s, a relentless school bully makes Catherine's life a living hell. She retreats inward, relying on a rich fantasy life–swinging through the jungle wrapped in Tarzan’s protective arms–and fervent prayers to a God she does not trust. She fasts until she feels faint, she ties a rough rope around her waist as penance, hoping God will see her worthy of His help.

This book is a guide for anyone who has experienced gaslighting and wants to understand and heal from the psychological damage it can cause. The book delves into the various tactics used in gaslighting and explains how they can affect a person's perception of reality. It offers practical tools and strategies for healing from the trauma of gaslighting and reclaiming one's sense of self and agency. The book also includes case studies and real-life examples to illustrate the effects of gaslighting and how to overcome them.

Her Name Was Lola is the story of Trish Ryan’s triumphant recovery from a stroke that should have killed her. She had a successful career in the entertainment industry for over 30 years until May 5th, 2017, when she suffered a severe stroke that changed her life forever. Living a very fast-paced life had not prepared her for when it all came to a grinding halt. Lost and confused with no roadmap to follow, she relied on her faith to show her the way to embrace what happened and move forward.