Advice and step-by-step guidelines for those seeking to recover from addictive relationships.

Ripped from the pages of his New York Times bestselling novel To Paris with Love, Carl Weber brings you No More Mr. Nice Guy, the origin story of Niles Monroe, the super-bad hitman who will one day become Paris Duncan’s one true love.Niles has just returned from eight years of serving his country as a Special Forces sniper. He’s looking forward to a consulting job with DDD Defense Contracting and spending time with his family, including his bipolar mother, Lorna, and his hard-drinking uncle, Willie. What Niles doesn’t know is that DDD is actually a front for a CIA-run hit squad. He’s not interested in joining them, but they won’t take no for an answer.Bridget St. John is one of the most beautiful women Niles has ever met, and she is also the most deadly. It is her job to recruit Niles to the DDD team by any means necessary. When Niles is arrested for a murder he does not commit, Bridget makes him an offer he can’t refuse: working for DDD in exchange for his freedom.With Niles on board, Bridget begins to train him in ways he never imagined. Sometimes, however, the student becomes the teacher. Before she realizes what’s happening, Bridget falls in love. Distracted by her feelings, Bridget becomes careless and is kidnapped by Majestic, a gangbanger who believes that Niles killed his little brother. Can Niles save Bridget before it’s too late?

Women''s recovery can differ from men''s, and each person''s recovery is in many ways unique. That''s why Stephanie Covington has designed the A Women''s Way Through the Twelve Steps Workbook to help women and gender-expansive people each find their own path—and find it in terms especially suited to the way women experience not just addiction and recovery but also relationships, self, sexuality, and everyday life.Deepening and extending the lessons of a book that has helped countless women and gender-expansive people, this workbook makes A Women''s Way Through the Twelve Steps that much more measured, meaningful, and clear. Unlike many ''''rewritten'''' Twelve Step interpretations for women, this workbook begins with the original Step language, preserving its spirit and focusing attention on its healing message. In sections devoted to each of the Twelve Steps, Covington blends narrative, self-assessment questions focused on women’s definitions of terms such as ''''powerlessness'''' and ''''letting go,'''' guided imagery exercises, and physical grounding activities. Designed to be used in conjunction with A Women''s Way Through the Twelve Steps, this workbook helps deepen and extend the lessons taught there and further empowers each woman to take ownership of her recovery process as well as her growth as a person. It is also designed to be used in conjunction with A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps Facilitator Guide in facilitated groups in residential or outpatient treatment programs for substance use disorder or other addictive disorders.

This compassionate, comprehensive guide offers hope for those seeking to reconnect—or connect for the first time—with their sexual selves.Addiction, trauma, and shame can shatter your experience of intimacy and sexual joy. But healing is possible—and you are not alone. Awaken Your Sexuality addresses the complex intersections of trauma, addiction, and sexual healing with depth and sensitivity. Written by leading experts, this groundbreaking guide unlocks the path to pleasure, intimacy, and connection. Inside, you’ll discover: Practical exercises to process sexual history and heal from past wounds Ways to explore and embrace pleasure without judgment Support for your unique journey to healthier intimate relationships Real-life stories of sexual recovery Drawing from cutting-edge research and decades of clinical experience, Awaken Your Sexuality goes beyond traditional recovery literature and considers sexuality an integral part of what it means to be whole and well. Statistically, 1 in 6 women experience sexual violence, and many turn to substances or compulsive behaviors to cope. This book offers a lifeline—a compassionate guide to reclaiming your sexual agency, joy, and power. You deserve pleasure. You deserve healing. You deserve connection. Your sexual recovery starts here. A must-read for survivors, therapists, counselors, and anyone committed to sexual healing and empowerment.

Esta gua compasiva e integral les ofrece esperanza a quienes buscan volver a conectarse (o conectarse por primera vez) con su yo sexual. La adiccin, el trauma.La adiccin, el trauma y la vergenza pueden minar tu experiencia de la intimidad y el disfrute sexual. Pero es posible sanary no ests sola. Despierta tu sexualidad aborda las intersecciones complejas del trauma,la adiccin y la sanacin sexual de manera profunda y sensible. Escrita por expertas de primer nivel, esta gua revolucionaria abre una ruta hacia el placer, la intimidad y la conexin. En su interior, descubrirs: Ejercicios prcticos para procesar la historia sexual y sanar de heridas pasadas Formas de explorar y aceptar de brazos abiertos el placer, sin prejuicios Apoyo en tu jornada singular hacia relaciones ntimas ms saludables Historias reales de recuperacin sexual Mereces placer. Mereces sanar. Mereces conexin.Tu recuperacin sexual empieza aqu.

This compassionate, comprehensive workbook is a guide that offers hope for those seeking to reconnect—or connect for the first time—with their sexual selves.Addiction, trauma, and shame can deeply impact your ability to experience intimacy and sexual joy. But healing is possible—and you are not alone. This workbook will guide you through the complex intersections of trauma, addiction, and sexual recovery with sensitivity and care. Used alone or as a companion to Awaken Your Sexuality: A Guide to Intimacy and Connection after Addiction and Trauma, it offers practical tools and exercises to help you unlock the path to pleasure, intimacy, and connection. Inside, you’ll discover activities to help you: Process Your Sexual History Reflect on past experiences and begin healing from old wounds. Explore Pleasure Without Judgment Learn how to embrace your body and desires with curiosity and self-compassion. Build Healthier Relationships Develop skills for creating deeper, more fulfilling intimate connections. Research shows that 1 in 6 women experience sexual violence, with many turning to substances or compulsive behaviors as a way to cope. Here, you can read real-life stories of recovery from those who have walked the path of sexual healing and reclaim your sexual agency, joy, and power. Sexuality is an integral part of what it means to be whole and well. You deserve pleasure. You deserve healing. You deserve connection. A must-read for survivors, therapists, counselors, and anyone committed to sexual recovery and empowerment.

Advice and step-by-step guidelines for those seeking to recover from addictive relationships.

Ripped from the pages of his New York Times bestselling novel To Paris with Love, Carl Weber brings you No More Mr. Nice Guy, the origin story of Niles Monroe, the super-bad hitman who will one day become Paris Duncan’s one true love.Niles has just returned from eight years of serving his country as a Special Forces sniper. He’s looking forward to a consulting job with DDD Defense Contracting and spending time with his family, including his bipolar mother, Lorna, and his hard-drinking uncle, Willie. What Niles doesn’t know is that DDD is actually a front for a CIA-run hit squad. He’s not interested in joining them, but they won’t take no for an answer.Bridget St. John is one of the most beautiful women Niles has ever met, and she is also the most deadly. It is her job to recruit Niles to the DDD team by any means necessary. When Niles is arrested for a murder he does not commit, Bridget makes him an offer he can’t refuse: working for DDD in exchange for his freedom.With Niles on board, Bridget begins to train him in ways he never imagined. Sometimes, however, the student becomes the teacher. Before she realizes what’s happening, Bridget falls in love. Distracted by her feelings, Bridget becomes careless and is kidnapped by Majestic, a gangbanger who believes that Niles killed his little brother. Can Niles save Bridget before it’s too late?

Women''s recovery can differ from men''s, and each person''s recovery is in many ways unique. That''s why Stephanie Covington has designed the A Women''s Way Through the Twelve Steps Workbook to help women and gender-expansive people each find their own path—and find it in terms especially suited to the way women experience not just addiction and recovery but also relationships, self, sexuality, and everyday life.Deepening and extending the lessons of a book that has helped countless women and gender-expansive people, this workbook makes A Women''s Way Through the Twelve Steps that much more measured, meaningful, and clear. Unlike many ''''rewritten'''' Twelve Step interpretations for women, this workbook begins with the original Step language, preserving its spirit and focusing attention on its healing message. In sections devoted to each of the Twelve Steps, Covington blends narrative, self-assessment questions focused on women’s definitions of terms such as ''''powerlessness'''' and ''''letting go,'''' guided imagery exercises, and physical grounding activities. Designed to be used in conjunction with A Women''s Way Through the Twelve Steps, this workbook helps deepen and extend the lessons taught there and further empowers each woman to take ownership of her recovery process as well as her growth as a person. It is also designed to be used in conjunction with A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps Facilitator Guide in facilitated groups in residential or outpatient treatment programs for substance use disorder or other addictive disorders.

This compassionate, comprehensive guide offers hope for those seeking to reconnect—or connect for the first time—with their sexual selves.Addiction, trauma, and shame can shatter your experience of intimacy and sexual joy. But healing is possible—and you are not alone. Awaken Your Sexuality addresses the complex intersections of trauma, addiction, and sexual healing with depth and sensitivity. Written by leading experts, this groundbreaking guide unlocks the path to pleasure, intimacy, and connection. Inside, you’ll discover: Practical exercises to process sexual history and heal from past wounds Ways to explore and embrace pleasure without judgment Support for your unique journey to healthier intimate relationships Real-life stories of sexual recovery Drawing from cutting-edge research and decades of clinical experience, Awaken Your Sexuality goes beyond traditional recovery literature and considers sexuality an integral part of what it means to be whole and well. Statistically, 1 in 6 women experience sexual violence, and many turn to substances or compulsive behaviors to cope. This book offers a lifeline—a compassionate guide to reclaiming your sexual agency, joy, and power. You deserve pleasure. You deserve healing. You deserve connection. Your sexual recovery starts here. A must-read for survivors, therapists, counselors, and anyone committed to sexual healing and empowerment.

Esta gua compasiva e integral les ofrece esperanza a quienes buscan volver a conectarse (o conectarse por primera vez) con su yo sexual. La adiccin, el trauma.La adiccin, el trauma y la vergenza pueden minar tu experiencia de la intimidad y el disfrute sexual. Pero es posible sanary no ests sola. Despierta tu sexualidad aborda las intersecciones complejas del trauma,la adiccin y la sanacin sexual de manera profunda y sensible. Escrita por expertas de primer nivel, esta gua revolucionaria abre una ruta hacia el placer, la intimidad y la conexin. En su interior, descubrirs: Ejercicios prcticos para procesar la historia sexual y sanar de heridas pasadas Formas de explorar y aceptar de brazos abiertos el placer, sin prejuicios Apoyo en tu jornada singular hacia relaciones ntimas ms saludables Historias reales de recuperacin sexual Mereces placer. Mereces sanar. Mereces conexin.Tu recuperacin sexual empieza aqu.

This compassionate, comprehensive workbook is a guide that offers hope for those seeking to reconnect—or connect for the first time—with their sexual selves.Addiction, trauma, and shame can deeply impact your ability to experience intimacy and sexual joy. But healing is possible—and you are not alone. This workbook will guide you through the complex intersections of trauma, addiction, and sexual recovery with sensitivity and care. Used alone or as a companion to Awaken Your Sexuality: A Guide to Intimacy and Connection after Addiction and Trauma, it offers practical tools and exercises to help you unlock the path to pleasure, intimacy, and connection. Inside, you’ll discover activities to help you: Process Your Sexual History Reflect on past experiences and begin healing from old wounds. Explore Pleasure Without Judgment Learn how to embrace your body and desires with curiosity and self-compassion. Build Healthier Relationships Develop skills for creating deeper, more fulfilling intimate connections. Research shows that 1 in 6 women experience sexual violence, with many turning to substances or compulsive behaviors as a way to cope. Here, you can read real-life stories of recovery from those who have walked the path of sexual healing and reclaim your sexual agency, joy, and power. Sexuality is an integral part of what it means to be whole and well. You deserve pleasure. You deserve healing. You deserve connection. A must-read for survivors, therapists, counselors, and anyone committed to sexual recovery and empowerment.