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The Circle of Friends series follows a group of young adults as they face different challenges and learn to overcome. The emotionally gripping stories focus on love, friendships and the pursuit of dreams. Aimed at adults/young adults, these books defy the growing trend of salacious titles, especially for teenagers. Positive and uplifting, this series will leave readers determined to overcome their obstacles and achieve their goals.

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Is Someone in Your Family Struggling With Addiction?

Every family deals with baggage, dysfunction and conflict to some degree, and it’s further compounded when addiction enters the picture. Unbroken by Annie Highwater tackles this difficult subject in a very real and personal manner. Available today.


Unbroken
Navigating the Madness of Family Dysfunction, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Heartache

By Annie Highwater

I feel like I’m drowning!

Does that describe you at times? Addiction, conflict, and dysfunction can destroy a family. But even in the depths of adversity and despair, there is hope. You can learn to cope and overcome the pitfalls:
• Drama, drama, drama
• The silent treatment
• Enabling
 • How do I detach?
• Arguments and denial
• Relapses
• Division and grief
• We won’t be victims
You can find the means to not only persevere and find peace but create a life that is manageable and even amazing!

$13.95 Print ISBN 9781939844521
$4.99 eBook ISBN 9781939844538
Self-Help - Substance Abuse & Addictions/Personal Growth/PTSD
Freedom Fox Press

“Unbroken promotes boundaries and provides examples of self-care; something that can easily be overlooked when we love and care for an addict.” - Elsie Amata, author of Steps Along My Shore

“With input from experts in the field of addiction, alcoholism and family therapy...this book is a guidebook for anyone needing direction, hope and healing.” - Sherry Gaba, LCSW, Certified Recovery Coach and author

“Unbroken’s most important lesson is that we are all vulnerable. And only after we acknowledge this vulnerability can we truly start living.” - Daniel Skinner, Ph.D, Ohio University

Annie Highwater - writer, speaker, podcast host and family advocate. She is a life-long researcher of Behavioral Science with particular interests in family pathology and concepts of dysfunction, addiction, alcoholism and conflict. Annie resides in Columbus, Ohio and enjoys writing, long distance running, hiking, the great outdoors and visiting her son in Southern California as often as possible.