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Three hundred ago, Rand's most powerful talisman, a medallion called the "Circle of Sheda", was taken through the portal into Earth and lost. When Dr. Savannah Cole is on an archeology dig in Algeria, she takes shelter from a violent sandstorm and discovers the mysterious artifact under a Berber ruin. She soon learns unknown forces are at play, powerful secret forces beyond her control.

The main goal of this book is to identify and define the characteristics of Trauma Bonding as a result of Narcissistic Abuse and Complex PTSD. Many survivors of abuse feel hopeless and trapped in their situation, not knowing that there is a way out. Survivors of this abuse usually get stuck in the repetitive patterns and don't recognize how to escape an unhealthy situation. Many survivors of abuse were never role modeled as to what a healthy relationship looks like, and therefore don't actually identify that their relationship is tragically unhealthy.

We are constantly creating distractions for and distancing ourselves from our true nature. Our lifestyles create a lot of situations within our lives with which we train ourselves to be more productive and efficient at work. It then becomes difficult for us to relax or give time to ourselves in the pursuit of meaningful relationships. When we realize our desire to engage with a significant other and explore intimacy together, we feel trapped and do not know how to accomplish it.

Do you find it difficult to experience sensual self-pleasure? You may have a mental block that might prevent you from indulging in it. To stop yourself from doing so, and bottling up the desire, could lead to greater social ills. You are a child of nature and should feel free to explore your sensuality in a healthy way. Being intimate with yourself could help you improve your mental health and feel liberated. To make it happen, you need to relax and let go. In the Exploring Self-Pleasure series, you will be guided in the exploration of your body and how it reacts to your emotions.

To her Boston patients, Dr. Hope Sullivan is a conscientious doctor with a caring bedside manner. To her victims, she is a fierce protector of those who have been wronged. After losing everyone close to her, these revenge tune-ups are the only thing that make her feel...well...feel anything at all. Until one day, a mysterious email threatens to expose her. I know what ur doing, it says.

Do you want to test the limits of your heightened sensual passion? A lot of people give up on exploring their true desires and stay within their comfort zones. As a result, they do not experience the extremes of unbridled sexual experimentation. Our deepest primitive impulses characterize and define us as people. To explore the boundaries of what sexual pleasures are possible, you need to let your imagination roam within you like a wild stallion.

Are you expecting? If so, congratulations! As a mother myself, I know how many emotions you must be feeling right now.... So, if you would like to know how to ease your pregnancy and birthing experience with the power of affirmation then, keep listening.... Whether you are in your first trimester, nearing labor, or anywhere in between…it is crucial that you do your absolute best to remain in a calm and positive state. Now, this can be difficult during pregnancy for many reasons

Everyone should feel comfortable and at ease with themselves as well as be able to acknowledge their emotions. This can all be resolved through self-compassion. Self-compassion is all about treating yourself with the same kindness you would show others.

We all need companionship at some point in our lives. You might one day find that you come across a romantic interest who is perfect for you. As you pursue your passion with them further, you will arrive at an intimate juncture at some point. An average person finds it challenging to fully sexually express themselves, and you might feel the same way. If this is you, you will need guidance on how to fully express yourself and have an enriching experience.

Everyone has an idea about themselves. How do we look? How do we talk? How do we come off to others? These ideas define us and affect how we act and feel. We may also hold deep beliefs about how sexually attractive we appear to potential companions. Our beliefs profoundly impact our realities. So if you feel sexually unattractive, you will likely develop low self-esteem and it will, in turn, affect how you communicate with others.

Do you feel that there should be more to sensual pleasure than what you are currently experiencing? Intimacy is not only pleasurable, but it is also a great way to enhance one’s emotional connection and communication with our partner. As with everything else, you need to allow yourself to open up to the possibility of experiencing passion more strongly. Thereafter, you need to feel it throughout your being and feel mildly electrified. In the Multiple Sensual Climaxes series, you will be guided to exercise your intimacy stamina until vigor grips you deeply and you feel recharged.

We spend a lifetime devoted to focusing on pursuing our vocation. We block out many things from our life and get incredibly good at a few things. We become champions at our work and excel at it. Somewhere during our climb to the top, some of us find it challenging to enjoy intimacy. If this is you, it is at this juncture that you will need to learn and let go. You need to have your mind and body be guided to experience a different, and possibly newer, side of yourself. You need to learn to broaden your perspective and open up.

Are you sinking while you’re thinking? Excessive worry can consume a person from the inside out, resulting in sickness, insomnia, and paralyzing fear. It can damage relationships and even our witness for the gospel. But since problems are a part of life, how do we manage the worry that comes with them? Pastor Doug Batchelor’s winsome but practical Finding Peace in a World of Worry is packed with useful solutions not only to liberate those drowning in stress, but also to prevent stress from building up in the first place.

Over 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from chronic pain, and the majority continue to suffer despite seeking conventional medical care. Dr. DeCaria has been on both sides - a patient with pain and a doctor treating pain - an experience that allowed her to witness firsthand the limitations of our current healthcare system. In this innovative guide, Dr. DeCaria shares her unique approach, which goes beyond masking symptoms through medications and unnecessary interventions.

For people dealing with chronic pain, just getting through the day can be a trial. In many cases, your only treatment options are opioids, other analgesics, and a puzzling choice of self-help options. But there’s a way to reduce your suffering that isn’t focused on drugs or expensive pain management programs. In The Language of Pain, Dr. Trevor Campbell provides practical tools for alleviating your agony.

Close Encounters, now in its Second Edition, is a comprehensive, compassionate and supportive guide to understanding the unique and complex nature of narcissistic abuse and the emotionally crippling syndrome that results from it. This groundbreaking book provides a complete roadmap through the healing process, into recovery, and ultimately to the freedom and happiness survivor's deserve. Listeners will find the most up-to-date information on the psychological, emotional and physical effects of NPD abuse.

This book will help you to get your home in order using proven strategies that work with your brain, not against it. Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, Harriet Winters understands the challenges you face. In this upbeat book, she shows you how to find solutions that work for you, not everyone else. Discover how to thrive with your unique ADHD brain and overcome negative feelings of frustration and low self-esteem. Take advantage of tried-and-tested strategies to take control of your life.

Thinking positively can change your life! It sounds phony, but it is true! How we think, how we feel, and the ways we approach problems all feed into the outcome. Your brain learns through experience. When your thoughts, feelings, and approaches to problems are geared toward positivity, the outcome will overwhelmingly be positivity as well. Thinking positively does not cost you a monthly membership or a subscription price. It does involve regular practice. You will have to sacrifice old ways of thinking. You will have to let go of some closed doors and hidden sorrows.

You've worked hard to build a great property management company. You've endured long hours, hired a team, implemented software, and done all of the right things to invest in the business. While you've experienced steady (or even pockets) of growth over the years, perhaps you are feeling a bit exhausted or overwhelmed. Perhaps you are wondering if the sacrifices you are making are really worth it.

One night. Two hearts. Three spirits. A new twist on a Christmas classic. Over the course of the night, three ghosts visit bitter surgeon Carol Sullivan, causing her to reconsider the choices she's made and the person she's become. But can she truly make the difficult transformation or is compassion - and love - lost forever?