Show Me All Your Scars

Author : Lee Gutkind
Publisher : Underland Press
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781937163266

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Show Me All Your Scars by Lee Gutkind Pdf

Every year, one in four American adults suffers from a diagnosable mental health disorder. In these true stories, writers and their loved ones struggle as their worlds are upended. What do you do when your father kills himself, or your mother is committed to a psych ward, or your daughter starts hearing voices telling her to harm herself—or when you yourself hear such voices? Addressing bipolar disorder, OCD, trichillomania, self-harm, PTSD, and other diagnoses, these stories vividly depict the difficulties and sorrows—and sometimes, too, the unexpected and surprising rewards—of living with mental illness.

Author : Erin Stewart
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781984848840

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Scars Like Wings by Erin Stewart Pdf

Relatable, heartbreaking, and real, this is a story of resilience--the perfect novel for readers of powerful contemporary fiction like Girl in Pieces and Every Last Word. Before, I was a million things. Now I'm only one. The Burned Girl. Ava Lee has lost everything there is to lose: Her parents. Her best friend. Her home. Even her face. She doesn't need a mirror to know what she looks like--she can see her reflection in the eyes of everyone around her. A year after the fire that destroyed her world, her aunt and uncle have decided she should go back to high school. Be "normal" again. Whatever that is. Ava knows better. There is no normal for someone like her. And forget making friends--no one wants to be seen with the Burned Girl, now or ever. But when Ava meets a fellow survivor named Piper, she begins to feel like maybe she doesn't have to face the nightmare alone. Sarcastic and blunt, Piper isn't afraid to push Ava out of her comfort zone. Piper introduces Ava to Asad, a boy who loves theater just as much as she does, and slowly, Ava tries to create a life again. Yet Piper is fighting her own battle, and soon Ava must decide if she's going to fade back into her scars . . . or let the people by her side help her fly. "A heartfelt and unflinching look at the reality of being a burn survivor and at the scars we all carry. This book is for everyone, burned or not, who has ever searched for a light in the darkness." --Stephanie Nielson, New York Times bestselling author of Heaven Is Here and a burn survivor

Author : Robert Mattingly
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2005-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597814805

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Show'em Your Scars by Robert Mattingly Pdf

Author : Cheryl Rainfield
Publisher : West Side Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05
Category : Artists
ISBN : 1934813575

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Scars by Cheryl Rainfield Pdf

Teen girl cuts to cope with memories of sexual abuse

Author : Suri Singh
Publisher : Suri Singh
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1739787609

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Show Me the Rainbow You Hide Under Your Scars by Suri Singh Pdf

Show me the rainbow you hide under your scars is a collection of poetry and prose about love, pain, relationships, raw emotions and hope.

Author : Bianca Sparacino
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-06
Category : Hope
ISBN : 0996487190

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The Strength in Our Scars by Bianca Sparacino Pdf

"You are not broken, you're becoming."--Back cover.

Author : Kechi Okwuchi
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493434053

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More Than My Scars by Kechi Okwuchi Pdf

The first thing you will notice when you meet Kechi Okwuchi is her scars. One of just two survivors of a devastating plane crash that killed more than 100 people, 16-year-old Kechi was left with third-degree burns over 65 percent of her body. More Than My Scars is her incredible story. A story of not just surviving impossible odds but thriving in a world that is too often caught up with how we look on the outside rather than seeing that our true value is within. Now in her early 30s, Kechi has spent the last 16 years refusing to be defined by her trauma. Follow her as she decides for herself what role her scars will play in her life before society decides for her. Her strong sense of identity, rooted in seeing herself the way God sees her, has allowed her to live authentically in a world that constantly seeks to define us by its ever-changing (and ever-shallow) standards. Kechi's story will inspire you to love and accept yourself as you are and confidently present your true self to the world.

Author : Tom Wilson
Publisher : Anchor Canada
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780385685672

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Beautiful Scars by Tom Wilson Pdf

"I'm scared and scarred but I’ve survived" Tom Wilson was raised in the rough-and-tumble world of Hamilton—Steeltown— in the company of World War II vets, factory workers, fall-guy wrestlers and the deeply guarded secrets kept by his parents, Bunny and George. For decades Tom carved out a life for himself in shadows. He built an international music career and became a father, he battled demons and addiction, and he waited, hoping for the lies to cease and the truth to emerge. It would. And when it did, it would sweep up the St. Lawrence River to the Mohawk reserves of Quebec, on to the heights of the Manhattan skyline. With a rare gift for storytelling and an astonishing story to tell, Tom writes with unflinching honesty and extraordinary compassion about his search for the truth. It's a story about scars, about the ones that hurt us, and the ones that make us who we are. From Beautiful Scars: Even as a kid my existence as the son of Bunny and George Wilson seemed far-fetched to me. When I went over it in my head, none of it added up. The other kids on East 36th Street in Hamilton used to tell me stories of their mothers being pregnant and their newborn siblings coming home from the hospital. Nobody ever talked about Bunny's and my return from the hospital. In my mind my birth was like the nativity, only with gnarly dogs and dirty snow and a chipped picket fence and old blind people with short tempers and dim lights, ashtrays full of Export Plain cigarette butts and bottles of rum. Once, when I was about four, I asked Bunny, "How come I don't look anything like you and George? How come you are old and the other moms are young?" "There are secrets I know about you that I’ll take to my grave," she responded. And that pretty well finished that. Bunny built up a wall to protect her secrets, and as a result I built a wall to protect myself.

Author : Vaneetha Rendall Risner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1941114296

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The Scars That Have Shaped Me by Vaneetha Rendall Risner Pdf

21 surgeries by age 13. Years in the hospital. Verbal and physical bullying from schoolmates. Multiple miscarriages as a young wife. The death of a child. A debilitating progressive disease. Riveting pain. Abandonment. Unwanted divorce... Vaneetha begged God for grace that would deliver her. But God offered something better: his sustaining grace.

Author : Sue Hamby, PhD
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781640796768

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Turning Your Scars Into Stars by Sue Hamby, PhD Pdf

The death of a child at any age, shatters the parent's heart and causes a complicated grief which never goes away. Dr. Sue Hamby found the murdered body of her only child, Russ, on March 21, 2013, and started on a difficult and painful grief journey. She realized she would never get over the death of her child but had to learn to absorb the loss into her life until it became a part of who she was. Because of her faith in God, her mourning was eventually transformed into joy and her scars became stars. In her book, she touches the depths of your heart and soul by sharing her traumatic grief journey and how her painful scars of grief, bitterness, and brokenness were turned into stars for God's glory. Her story offers hope and healing to those who are struggling with grief and learning how to navigate the grief journey, using God as their GPS. "I have read Dr. Sue Hamby's Turning Your Scars into Stars in one sitting. I couldn't put it down once I started reading the book. This semi-autobiographical narration by Dr. Hamby is a must read for all people, especially people who think that they are alone, depressed, hopeless and helpless." Girija S. Chintapalli, MD Retired Psychiatrist "Her story of how the LORD changed her life through that God-breathed message is a must read for anyone who has lost a loved one." Dan Kirkley, President Hope for the Hungry "Turning Your Scars into Stars is spiritually inspiring and full of truth. It is very well written in such a manner that will not only appeal to multiple victims of tragedies but a wide generational audience. " Michael K. Sweeney, Director of Investigations and Law Enforcement Development INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION (IJM)

Author : Andrea Hannah
Publisher : North Star Editions, Inc.
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-08
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780738743783

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Of Scars and Stardust by Andrea Hannah Pdf

Claire Graham ran away from a tragedy that still haunts her. But when she learns that her sister, Ella, has gone missing, Claire decides to return to Amble, Ohio, and face what happened there. Determined to find Ella, Claire turns to Grant Buchanan, the soft-spoken boy from her past who, like Claire, has secrets he guards closely.

Author : Laura Lee
Publisher : Atria Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781982127282

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A History of Scars by Laura Lee Pdf

From a writer whose work has been called “breathtaking and dazzling” by Roxane Gay, this moving, illuminating, and multifaceted memoir explores, in a series of essays, the emotional scars we carry when dealing with mental and physical illnesses—reminiscent of The Collected Schizophrenias and An Unquiet Mind. In this stunning debut, Laura Lee weaves unforgettable and eye-opening essays on a variety of taboo topics. In “History of Scars” and “Aluminum’s Erosions,” Laura dives head-first into heavier themes revolving around intimacy, sexuality, trauma, mental illness, and the passage of time. In “Poetry of the World,” Laura shifts and addresses the grief she feels by being geographically distant from her mother whom, after being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s, is relocated to a nursing home in Korea. Through the vivid imagery of mountain climbing, cooking, studying writing, and growing up Korean American, Lee explores the legacy of trauma on a young queer child of immigrants as she reconciles the disparate pieces of existence that make her whole. By tapping into her own personal, emotional, and psychological struggles in these powerful and relatable essays, Lee encourages all of us to not be afraid to face our own hardships and inner truths.

Author : Chaheti Garg
Publisher : The Little Booktique Hub
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Broken but Beautiful by Chaheti Garg Pdf

It is important to remember the beauty in imperfections in a world where perfection is defined by a particular appearance, such as botoxed foreheads, trout pout lips, and size 4 clothing. We’re reminded of the seat by the Japanese art of Kintsugi. The Japanese practise of mending broken ceramics with lacquer that has been dusted with or combined with powdered gold, silver, or platinum is known as "kintsugi," which translates to "golden joinery." As a philosophy, it views breakage and repair as a natural part of an object's history as opposed to something to cover up. The notion that nothing is permanent and that everything evolves emphasises flaws and faults as signs of ageing. ‘Broken and Beautiful’ is an anthology of 30 writers who share their experiences, verses and stories of their opinion towards the title of the book.

Author : Pandora Owl
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-27
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 1794173277

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Things We Don't Talk about by Pandora Owl Pdf

Things we don't talk about is a collection of words, thoughts and poetry about love, anxiety, depression and overall mental health. It can get a little too raw for some and a little too real for others.

Author : Sharon Jaynes
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736936903

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Your Scars Are Beautiful to God by Sharon Jaynes Pdf

Physical scars represent a story, a moment in one's life, and they show others that there is a history of healing. Noted author Sharon Jaynes shares with women how their internal scars—marks from past hurts and mistakes—also represent a story of restoration. With empathy, personal insight, and a best friend's gentle spirit, Sharon helps readers: recognize Jesus through their scars receive grace and forgiveness remove the mask and be real restore the broken heart release the power of healed wounds Encouraging chapters, inspirational stories, godly wisdom, and a Bible study guide lead readers to give their wounds to the One who sees their beauty and who turns hurts into hope.