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The Tools


Bonding Over Shared Trauma and WHAT IF I NEVER GET OVER YOU by Paige Toon
Bonding over shared trauma is complex. Trauma is isolating, so when someone truly understands, the connection is powerful. But, building a relationship on shared pain is complicated.


High Functioning Alcohol Use Disorder and THE CLIFFS by J Courtney Sullivan
People with High Functioning Alcohol Use Disorder appear to manage life without showing typical signs of impairment. But the problem is serious, while their struggles is hard to recognize.


Sharpen and Effectively Use Your Intuition and DON’T LET HIM IN by Lisa Jewell
Sharpen and Effectively Use Your Intuition to spot red flags around you. Discover tools to enhance your intuition.


Healing From Adverse Childhood Experiences and MY FRIENDS by Fredrik Backman
Learn tools for healing from adverse childhood experiences, including: making meaning, developing your inner worth, and building compassion.


Lessons Straight Couples Can Learn From LGBTQIA+ Relationships and ATMOSPHERE by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Discover valuable lessons straight couples can learn from LGBTQIA+ relationships. Enhance your bond with insights on equality and communication.


Creating Meaningful Mentor-Mentee Relationships and DIDN’T YOU USE TO BE QUEENIE B? By Terri-Lynne DeFino
Regina runs a soup kitchen in New Haven. She cooks, cleans, orders supplies, and serves meals—often with the quiet support of volunteers....


Ending the Mom (Parent) Wars and ALL THE OTHER MOTHERS HATE ME by Sarah Harman
Explore ways to end mom (parent) wars by avoiding mind reading, honoring your family's uniqueness, and leading with kindness.


How Books Can Change Your Life and THE BOOK CLUB FOR TROUBLESOME WOMEN by Marie Bostwick
Discover how books can change your life through bibliotherapy. Learn to identify with characters, experience catharsis, seek insight, & universalize experiences.


Learning to Love Your Body and THE LOVE HATERS by Katherine Center
Discover tools for Learning to Love Your Body, like embracing your full self and rejecting negative comments.


Can Women and Men Be Platonic Friends and MUSICAL CHAIRS by Amy Poeppel
Explore the dynamics of cross-gender friendships in answering "Can women and men be platonic friends?" Discover how these bonds thrive without romance.


Friends With Benefits Without Losing the Friend and ONE GOLDEN SUMMER by Carley Fortune
Discover how to navigate Friends With Benefits Without Losing the Friend. Learn tips and insights to maintain your friendship and connection.


Achieving Healthy Competition and THE TALENT by Daniel D’Addario
Explore how 'Achieving Healthy Competition' can inspire personal growth and resilience.


Breaking Unhealthy and Unspoken Family Rules and ALL THE SIGNS by Jessie Rosen
Discover tools for Breaking Unhealthy and Unspoken Family Rules. Learn how to rewrite your story and break free from inherited expectations.


Signs You Need Stronger Boundaries and YOU ONLY CALL WHEN YOU’RE IN TROUBLE by Stephen McCauley
Discover the signs you need stronger boundaries to regain control and balance in life. Learn how to set limits and prioritize yourself effectively.


Staying Connected When Everything’s Changing and EARLY THIRTIES by Josh Duboff
Explore 'Staying Connected When Everything’s Changing' with insights on evolving friendships and creating lasting bonds.


Growing up With a Medically Complex Sibling and GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL LIFE by Emily Henry
Explore the challenges and emotions of Growing up with a Medically Complex Sibling. Discover tools to support siblings and nurture resilience.


Rebalancing One-Sided Relationships and SEA OF UNSPOKEN THINGS by Adrienne Young
It is unrealistic to achieve a perfect balance all the time, but mutual investment is important. Left unaddressed, one-sided relationships can lead to burnout, anxiety, and depression. You can’t force someone to change, but you can shift your behavior. That shift may invite them to meet you halfway—or show you they won’t.


Achieve a Balanced Perspective and TRUST ME ON THIS by Lauren Parvizzi
Learn strategies to achieve a balanced perspective by replacing mental filtering with balanced views.


Finding Relief from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and THE SAFEKEEP by Yael van der Wouden
Any disruption to her rigid routine—an object out of place, a number that doesn’t match—sends Isabel into a spiral.


Reclaiming Confidence in Midlife and WE ALL LIVE HERE by Jojo Moyes
Mid-life is a pressure cooker for women. It doesn't have to be that way. Discover tools for reclaiming confidence in mid-life.