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Dare to be Raw: Growing in resilience and hope while journeying through the battlefields of life.
Contributor(s): Willard, Melanie (Author), Oberbrunner, Kary (Foreword by), O'Byrne, Chris (Designed by)
ISBN: 194611409X     ISBN-13: 9781946114099
Publisher: Melanie Willard
OUR PRICE:   $22.49  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: November 2016
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BISAC Categories:
- Self-help | Motivational & Inspirational
- Self-help | Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
- Self-help | Substance Abuse & Addictions - Alcohol
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.79 lbs) 182 pages
 
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Melanie bravely shares her wisdom from lessons learned so that we can break the silence and stigma attached to PTSD, addictions, domestic violence and mental illness. This book serves as a tool and as a conversation starter for all helping professionals, parents, teachers, teens, 1st Responders etc... Not only will you be filled with hope, but you will:

-Explore the cost and ripple effects that poor coping mechanisms can produce.
-Learn what to do and what not to do when facing adversity.
-Look at the crippling consequences of shame, isolation, and perfectionism.
-Discover how owning your story will build your self-esteem and help you grow in resilience.
-Learn to rise above your mess and be tenacious for your freedom

So many of us struggle being our true authentic selves. We walk around wearing masks and we silence our urge to scream that "Everything is NOT OK " As a result we communicate through silent coping mechanisms. Melanie shares the vital role self-expression and vulnerability played not only in attaining but maintaining her freedom and peace. She is a firm believer that if we would "dare" be more real and honest in our relationships as individuals, families and society, that we would experience a decline in anxiety, depression, medication, divorce, addictions, and other mental and physical health issues.

The cost of silence and isolation almost cost Melanie her life and that is why she is so passionate about being a voice for those who have no voice. She encourages us all to never give up hope and to be tenacious for our freedom Her testimony reveals the depths of the fragility and resilience of the human spirit.

Contributor Bio(s): Oberbrunner, Kary: - KARY OBERBRUNNER is Igniting Souls. Through his writing, speaking, and coaching, he helps individuals and organizations clarify who they are, why they are here, and where they should invest their time and energy. Kary struggled finding his own distinct voice and passion. As a young man, he suffered from severe stuttering, depression, and self-injury. Today a transformed man, Kary invests his time helping others experience unhackability in work and life.Willard, Melanie: - Melanie is an inspirational speaker and author who helps individuals and organizations grow in resilience and hope in the face of adversity while motivating them to make a difference in their own life and in those around them. She has spoken to thousands of individuals over the last 15 years and has provided one-on one care to countless individuals going through crisis. Adventurous, passionate, and a fighter who is no stranger to pain, Melanie has overcome many life threatening battles such as cancer, loss, eating disorders, domestic abuse and addictions. Connect with Melanie at: melaniewillard.comO'Byrne, Chris: - Chris has been a chemical engineer and a science teacher and has grown JETLAUNCH into a successful, process-driven business. A self-publishing company that provides fantastic book design at a fair price and who doesn't take one cent of the author's royalties. That company is JETLAUNCH. JETLAUNCH is your self-publishing partner, providing all of the design and technical details of self-publishing services so you can focus on what you do best-writing. We design your ebook, print book, and cover and then publish your book on Amazon and beyond.