After surviving nearly a decade of heroin abuse and hard living on the streets of San Francisco's Tenderloin District, Tracey Helton Mitchell decided to get clean for good. With raw honesty and a poignant perspective on life that only comes from starting at rock bottom, Tracey tells her story of transformation from homeless heroin addict to stable mother of three-and the hard work and hard lessons that got her there. Rather than dwelling on the pain of addiction, The Big Fix focuses on her journey of recovery and rebuilding her life, while exposing the failings of the American rehab system and laying out a path for change. Starting with the first step in her recovery, Tracey re-learns how to interact with men, build new friendships, handle money, and rekindle her relationship with her mother, all while staying sober, sharp, and dedicated to her future. A decidedly female story of addiction, The Big Fix describes the unique challenges faced by women caught in the grip of substance abuse, such as the toxic connection between drug addition and prostitution. Tracey's story of hope, hard work, and rehabilitation will inspire anyone who has been affected by substance abuse while offering hope for a better future.

A courageous life is not stumbled upon-it is cultivated.

A brave life is the result of choosing to be bold and fearless when everything in you wants to cower in defeat. Tracey Mitchell offers afresh, innovative approach to intentionally living a meaningful, courageous life. Each chapter contains insightful wisdom, real-life stories, and illustrations of how to transform fear and anxiety into confidence and courage and become truly brave. "A modern-day field guide for the woman who wants to overcome." -Jan Greenwood, author of Women at War; Equip Pastor, Gateway Church "Becoming Brave will light the pathway of ending the crippling stronghold of fear." -Julie A. Nolan, president, TCT network "Becoming Brave is a challenge to entertain the impossible. . . . Get this book. You'll never look at life the same way again." -Kathleen Cooke, cofounder of Cooke Pictures and The Influence Lab; author of Hope 4 Today "Tracey's wisdom is motivating and will add value to the lives of all who read this anointed book." -Deborah Smith Pegues, TV host; bestselling author, 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue

The Saskatchewan Mental Hospital at Weyburn has played a significant role in the history of psychiatric services, mental health research, and providing care in the community. Its history provides a window to the changing nature of mental health services over the 20th century. Built in 1921, Saskatchewan Mental Hospital was considered the last asylum in North America and the largest facility of its kind in the British Commonwealth. A decade later the Canadian Committee for Mental Hygiene cited it as one of the worst facilities in the country, largely due to extreme overcrowding. In the 1950s the Saskatchewan Mental Hospital again attracted international attention for engaging in controversial therapeutic interventions, including treatments using LSD. In the 1960s, sweeping healthcare reforms took hold in the province and mental health institutions underwent dramatic changes as they began transferring patients into communities. As the patient and staff population shrunk, the once palatial building fell into disrepair, the asylum's expansive farmland went out of cultivation, and mental health services folded into a complicated web of social and correctional services. Erika Dyck's Managing Madness examines an institution that housed people we struggle to understand, help, or even try to change.

A harsh reality of life is that it's not always enjoyable. Everyone has experienced rejection. Whether in the form of hash words, unreciprocated love, loss or betrayal. Most people perceive rejection as a negative occurrence, when, in reality, rejection can be one of the most powerful tools in life."
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"Downside Up" contains step-by-step guides, resources, and inter-active pages necessary to restore lost identity and transform dreams into reality. "Downside Up" offers wisdom, guidance, and personal application while also outlining and establishing key biblical principles that promote emotional and mental wellness. Readers will:

• Understand the importance of developing a positive and God-designed self-portrait
• Identify their life's purpose and maximize their potential for success
• Discover the value of godly mentors and other positive relationships
• Overcome negative thoughts, fear, and lack of self-confidence
  

Rejection is not about experiencing loss. It is an asset for fulfilling your dreams.