This book tells the story of an ordinary girl from New Jersey and the subsequent transformational journey she took. This extraordinary journey, and the story she recounts, culminates with donating her kidney to her husband. It also tells of her struggles with adolescence, with food and alcohol issues, finding her way as a parent, and creative recovery. Her recovery from surgery led to a more powerful and deeper spiritual connection that allowed for a better more fulfilled life, all of which have led her ultimately to a truer self. Told in a relatable and honest way, Melissa’s authenticity and devotion to self discovery will inspire those looking to find meaning in their lives and empower them to transform everyday obstacles into miraculous opportunities.

Recovering the Self: A Journal of Hope and Healing (Vol. III, No. 1) January 2011 "Recovering The Self" is a quarterly journal which exploresthe themes of recovery and healing through the lenses ofpoetry, memoir, opinion, essays, fiction, humor, art, mediareviews and psychoeducation. Contributors to RTS Journal comefrom around the globe to deliver unique perspectives youwon't find anywhere else! The theme of Volume III, Number 1 is "New Beginnings." Inside, we explore this and several other areas ofconcern including: DietHealth & Chronic IllnessFitnessParentingDisaster RecoveryChild Abuse SurvivorsRelationshipsSubstance Abuse RecoveryGrievingIncarcerationJournaling ...and much more! This issue's contributors include: Barbara Sinor, Chandru Bhojwani, David Roberts, Sam Vaknin, Niall McLaren, Allison Ballard, Claire Luna-Pinsker, Holli Kenley, Kat Fasano-Nicotera, Bronnie Ware, Jim Kelly, Andrew D. Gibson, Larry Hayes, George W. Doherty, Bonnie Spence, Sweta Srivastava Vikram, Michaela Sefler, RD Armstrong, Devon Tomasulo, Patricia Wellingham-Jones, Sue Sheff, Gail Straub Daniel Tomasulo, and Diane Wing. "I highly recommend a subscription to this journal, "Recovering the Self, " for professionals who are in the counseling profession or who deal with crisis situations. Readers involved with the healing process will also really enjoy this journal and feel inspired to continue on. The topics covered in the first journal alone, will motivate you to continue reading books on the subject matter presented. Guaranteed." --Paige Lovitt for Reader Views Visit us online at www.RecoveringSelf.com Published by Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com Periodicals: Literary - Journal Self-Help: Personal Growth - Happiness

Recovering the Self: A Journal of Hope and Healing (Vol. IV, No. 2) April 2012 Recovering The Self is a quarterly journal which explores the themes of recovery and healing through the lenses of poetry, memoir, opinion, essays, fiction, humor, art, media reviews and psychoeducation. Contributors to RTS Journal come from around the globe to deliver unique perspectives you won't find anywhere else! The theme of Volume IV, Number 2 is "New Beginnings." Inside, we explore physical, spiritual, and mental aspects of this and several other areas of concern including: Traumatic loss Health crisis and recovery Challenges of creative work Substance abuse recovery Postpartum anxiety Forgiveness Life after divorce Psychiatric hospitalization and recovery ... and much more! This issue's contributors include: Eleanor Leonne Bennett, Barbara Sinor, Trisha Faye, Ken La Salle, Martha M. Carey, Bonnie Spence, Jenny Ekern, Rosana Brasil, Debra Kelly, Dinah Dietrich, Nancy-Gail Burns, Sam Vaknin, Marissa Nielsen, Kat Fasano-Nicotera, Sweta Srivastava Vikram, Sarah Jane Conteh, Candide Massocki Kristin L. Werner, Holli Kenley, Patricia Wellingham-Jones, Michelle Mercurio, Steve Sonntag, Talya Jankovits, Telaina Eriksen, Liz Ferro, James John Magner, Marianne T. Campagna, Lee A. Eide, and C. Saldana. "I highly recommend a subscription to this journal, Recovering the Self, for professionals who are in the counseling profession or who deal with crisis situations. Readers involved with the healing process will also really enjoy this journal and feel inspired to continue on. The topics covered in the first journal alone, will motivate you to continue reading books on the subject matter presented. Guaranteed." --Paige Lovitt for Reader Views Visit us online at www.RecoveringSelf.com Published by Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com Periodicals: Literary - Journal Self-Help: Personal Growth - Happiness

Recovering the Self: A Journal of Hope and Healing (Vol. IV, No. 3) July 2012 Recovering The Self is a quarterly journal which explores the themes of recovery and healing through the lenses of poetry, memoir, opinion, essays, fiction, humor, art, media reviews and psychoeducation. Contributors to RTS Journal come from around the globe to deliver unique perspectives you won't find anywhere else! The theme of Volume IV, Number 3 is "Aging and the Elderly." Inside, we explore physical, spiritual, and mental aspects of this and several other areas of concern including: Alzheimer's and dementia Age discrimination Stories of fathers and mothers Aging and disabilities Hospice Narcissism and aging Health aging Aging as adventure Grief and bereavement ... and much more! This issue's contributors include: Linda G. White, Karen Phelps, Carolyn Agee, Janet Riehl, Valerie Benko, Arlene Krauss, Trisha Faye, Robert Edward Littlefield, Pamela Hobart Carter, Maureen J. Andrade, Fred D. Greenblatt, Larry Hayes, Holli Kenley, Bonnie Spence, Sam Vaknin, Steve Taylor, Patricia Wellingham-Jones, Kat Fasano-Nicotera, Bernie Siegel, Laura Gardner, Ken La Salle, Maureen Minnehan Jones, Huey-Min Chuang, Dirk Chase Eldredge, and others. "I highly recommend a subscription to this journal, Recovering the Self, for professionals who are in the counseling profession or who deal with crisis situations. Readers involved with the healing process will also really enjoy this journal and feel inspired to continue on. The topics covered in the first journal alone, will motivate you to continue reading books on the subject matter presented. Guaranteed." --Paige Lovitt for Reader Views Visit us online at www.RecoveringSelf.com Published by Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com PSY043000Psychology: Developmental - Adulthood & Aging SEL005000Self-Help: Aging FAM017000Family & Relationships: Eldercare

Recovering the Self: A Journal of Hope and Healing (Vol. III, No. 4) October 2011 "Recovering The Self" is a quarterly journal which exploresthe themes of recovery and healing through the lenses ofpoetry, memoir, opinion, essays, fiction, humor, art, mediareviews and psychoeducation. Contributors to RTS Journal comefrom around the globe to deliver unique perspectives youwon t find anywhere else! The theme of Volume III, Number 4 is "Parenting & Families." Inside, we explore physical and mental aspects of this and several other areas ofconcern including: Children and ViolenceMental IllnessTraumatic Brain InjurySafety and cybercrimeAttachment and TraumaDisaster Recovery and childrenAbuse SurvivorsRelationshipsGrieving ... and much more! This issue's contributors include: Telaina Eriksen, Kat Fasano-Nicotera, Cheryl Gittens-Jones, Judy M. Miller, Deborah K. Frontiera, David J. Roberts, C. Saldana, Shaima Ahammed, Holli Kenley, Sam Vaknin, Kelly A. Redmond, Mark Elswick, Tony Giordano, George W. Doherty, Bonnie Spence, Chynna Laird, Tyler R. Tichelaar, Susie Dunham, Patricia Wellingham-Jones, and others. "I highly recommend a subscription to this journal, "Recovering the Self, " for professionals who are in the counseling profession or who deal with crisis situations. Readers involved with the healing process will also really enjoy this journal and feel inspired to continue on. The topics covered in the first journal alone, will motivate you to continue reading books on the subject matter presented. Guaranteed." --Paige Lovitt for Reader Views Visit us online at www.RecoveringSelf.com Published by Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com Periodicals: Literary - Journal Self-Help: Personal Growth - Happiness

Recovery of Your Inner Child is the only book that shows how to have a firsthand experience with the Inner Child--actually feeling its emotions and recapturing its dominant hand. Expanding on the technique she introduced in The Power of Your Other Hand, Dr. Capacchione shares scores of hands-on activities that will help readers to re-parent their vulnerable Inner Child and heal their lives.

This volume covers experimental and theoretical advances on the relationship between composition, structure and macroscopic mechanical properties of novel hydrogels containing dynamic bonds. The chapters of this volume focus on the control of the mechanical properties of several recently discovered gels with the design of monomer composition, chain architecture, type of crosslinking or internal structure. The gels discussed in the different chapters have in common the capability to dissipate energy upon deformation, a desired property for mechanical toughness, while retaining the ability to recover the properties of the virgin material over time or to self-heal when put back in contact after fracture. Some chapters focus on the synthesis and structural aspects while others focus on properties or modelling at the continuum or mesoscopic scale. The volume will be of interest to chemists and material scientists by providing guidelines and general structure-property considerations to synthesize and develop innovative gels tuned for applications. In addition it will provide physicists with a better understanding of the role of weak interactions between molecules and physical crosslinking on macroscopic dissipative properties and self-healing or self-recovering properties.

Recovering the Self: A Journal of Hope and Healing (Vol. VII, No. 1) March 2022 Recovering The Self is a quarterly journal which explores the themes of recovery and healing through the lenses of poetry, memoir, opinion, essays, fiction, humor, art, media reviews and psycho-education. Contributors to RTS Journal come from around the globe to deliver unique perspectives you won't find anywhere else! The theme of Volume VII, Number 1 is "Focus on Work" Inside, we explore physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental aspects of this and several other areas of concern including: • Working and living in the same space • Discovering your true calling • Entrepreneurship and owning a small business • Sobriety and recovery from alcoholism • Creating your dream job • Winning the "lottery of life" • Overcoming personal shame • How to cope when your life plan goes awry • How a service animal can help you • ...and more! This issue's contributors include: Ernest Dempsey, Chynna Laird, Leila Ferrari, Adriana Matak, Bethany Anne, Bernie Sigel, Annemarie Brignoni, Ruchira Khanna, Diane Wing, Gerry Ellen, Marjorie McKinnon, Bonnie A. McKeegan, Huey-Min Chuang, Holli Kenley, Katrina Wood, John Justice, Neall Calvert, Patrick Frank, Diane J. Abatemarco, Trisha Faye, Christy Lowry, Carolyn Howard-Johnson, Vincent Hostak, Lev Raphael, Michell Spoden, Jay S. Levy, Edgar Rider, and more "I highly recommend a subscription to this journal, Recovering the Self, for professionals who are in the counseling profession or who deal with crisis situations. Readers involved with the healing process will also really enjoy this journal and feel inspired to continue on. The topics covered in the first journal alone, will motivate you to continue reading books on the subject matter presented. Guaranteed." --Paige Lovitt for Reader Views Visit us online at www.RecoveringSelf.com Published by Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com

In the tradition of Quantum Healing and Guns, Germs and Steel, Philip Shepherd's New Self, New World makes an intellectual inquiry into how we might restore freedom, creativity, and a sense of presence in the moment by rejecting several fundamental myths about being human New Self, New World challenges the primary story of what it means to be human, the random and materialistic lifestyle that author Philip Shepherd calls our “shattered reality.” This reality encourages us to live in our heads, self-absorbed in our own anxieties. Drawing on diverse sources and inspiration, New Self, New World reveals that our state of head-consciousness falsely teaches us to see the body as something we possess and to try to take care of it without ever really learning how to inhabit it. Shepherd articulates his vision of a world in which each of us enjoys a direct, unmediated experience of being alive. He petitions against the futile pursuit of the “known self” and instead reveals the simple grace of just being present. In compelling prose, Shepherd asks us to surrender to the reality of “what is” that enables us to reunite with our own being. Each chapter is accompanied by exercises meant to bring Shepherd’s vision into daily life, what the author calls a practice that “facilitates the voluntary sabotage of long-standing patterns.” New Self, New World is at once a philosophical primer, a spiritual handbook, and a roaming inquiry into human history.