{"product_id":"the-abcs-of-hope-healing-9798986638881","title":"The ABC's of Hope \u0026 Healing","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes we can be our own worst enemy. At least that's how it feels. We keep tripping up, making the same mistakes over and over again. And we feel stuck. We see others experiencing more happiness and success in their lives than we see in our own. We want a more positive and predictable future, but we just don't know how to create it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a gift book for you. Or for your friend or family member who is in this place. It is a book of simple steps toward healing and making healthier choices, toward hope of a positive future. It is not intended to be a substitute for therapy or counseling; it is not intended to be a self-help guide; it is not intended to be a substitute for the deep work that healing requires. It is simply meant to be a supplement to the other positive choices one is making in one's life - an encouragement to keep going.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt may be childhood trauma that is interfering with one's progress, or lack of role modeling. It may simply be a series of unfortunate choices that has left one adrift, without a feeling of hope. It may be addictions of any kind. This book contains reminders of small steps toward progress; it is a book of encouragement without judgement. Open it up - see what you think. Is there someone who might benefit from its reading?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSkewes, Mariah Clark:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"Mariah Clark Skewes, known in her real life as Mary Boyle, holds degrees in Psychology and Special Education, as well as multiple teaching and administrative credentials. Her life work has been reaching out to children and their caregivers to encourage growth toward positive goals - both academically and personally. Having experienced significant childhood trauma herself, she knows its effects can be overcome and that happiness and success in adulthood are possible. Mariah\/Mary has four amazing adult children, three grandchildren, and a loving husband. She and her husband reside on acreage in the Sierra foothills of Northern California, where they raise wine grapes, Babydoll Southdown Sheep and honeybees. Mariah\/Mary is committed to continuous curiosity about her world, and when not writing or enjoying their property, she can be found running on trails, competing in world marathons and travelling.\"","brand":"Lil Hedgehog Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51260119974162,"sku":"9798986638881","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cc71c6c7-67ed-46e3-b93e-a9e175b5a83b.jpg?v=1746636955","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-abcs-of-hope-healing-9798986638881","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}