Bøker av Sheri McGregor

Beyond Done With the Crying: More Answers and Advice for Parents of Estranged Adult Children contains new information and tools to help parents steer the whole family forward.Listen as siblings reveal their turmoil.Learn how cultural and familial patterns can influence estrangement or reconciliation.Hear from parents what reconciling really takes.Then make sound decisions . . . and heal.This follow-up to Sheri McGregor's highly regarded Done With The Crying: Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children (2016) draws from her survey of more than 50,000 parents of estranged adult children, as well as her personal experiences and hundreds of interviews with hurting families. She debunks the faulty thinking and advice of this blame-the-parent era, and provides sensible alternatives that support your well-being. McGregor's reflection points and innovative exercises promote growth and help you connect with your personal integrity and strength.Embrace your unique brand of resilience. Step into a freer, happier future.Ten thorough chapters contain relevant research, reflection questions, exercises, and common-sense advice about the gritty, complex issues parents of estranged adult children face. Expand your self-awareness, strengthen your resilience, and make sound decisions for your life, your family, and your happiness. Gain wisdom from other parents and grandparents, as well as from the grandchildren and siblings.All parents make mistakes. Some have deep regrets for things they did or didn't do. In one chapter, these parents share how they believe they fell short and how they're managing. How long must a parent bow to guilt, pay penance, and make amends? And, deplorably, do some adult children exploit their guilt? These and other questions are answered.For any parent of estranged adult children, reconciling may be a solo sport. Even when reconciliations do occur, their success requires wisdom and strength. That's why it's so important to empower yourself, make positive changes, and reclaim your life, even while waiting and continuing to reach out (if you choose to).Beyond Done With The Crying: More Answers and Advice for Parents of Estranged Adult Children is filled with information and solutions to the complex, real-life problems that plague parents of estranged adult children and their families.Estrangement leaves a confusing and frustrating legacy for the entire family. McGregor knows firsthand the grit, courage, and determination it takes to reclaim identity, remain a supportive parent to other children, and help the family move forward. In Beyond Done With the Crying, she helps you do the same.

As readers have requested, Sheri McGregor's new release, the Done With The Crying WORKBOOK for Parents of Estranged Adult Children compliments her award-winning self-help book, Done With The Crying. The Workbook concentrates the exercises in a larger format that provides more writing space for the deeper insight readers find useful. Meant as a supplement to the book readers call "the bible for estranged parents" and say is "better than therapy," the Workbook helps audio- and e-book readers to make the concepts more personal. The exercises facilitate self-discovery and growth, which helps parents of estranged adults to move forward in their own lives.Those who are revisiting the recovery concepts or who have been estranged yet again will find the Workbook convenient. By applying the information, parents can take charge of their emotional health and move beyond the sorrow to new meaning and joy.

If you find solace in the natural world, you'll love Sheri McGregor's new book. Nature's Healing Spirit: Real Life Stories to Nurture the Soul connects the benefits of nature to the joy of reading.This collection of true stories, essays, and a few poems by 34 accomplished writers, captures the imagination and engages the spirit. The essays' settings are diverse: ancient canyons in the Southwest, wooded parks connecting major cities in the East, mountains that stand sentry in the Pacific Northwest, and your own backyard full of bugs. Nature's Healing Spirit: Real Life Stories to Nurture the Soul provides a window into the personal lives of people like you, experiencing nature and how it heals: physically, mentally, and spiritually.When a mother grapples with her son's disorder, the rhythm of the sea holds a key. When a relationship ends in betrayal, the gift of closure arrives on wing. When a healthy man suffers a stroke, he discovers healing in nature's time. From the mundane routines of modern life to the heart and soul of the human experience, these stories become your own. Savor these rich sensory experiences, and join the writers as they grow stronger, wiser, and happier.Taking notice of nature in our daily lives can bring the benefits-more empathy, faster healing, and better mood, to name a few. Studies show that reading holds the same value. Explore the seasons of life through the eyes of writers whose voices are as unique as nature itself. Read the book and enjoy Nature's Healing Spirit every day.

This guide to 60 of the best hikes in and around San Diego showcases the great variety of scenery in the area, from beautiful beaches to majestic mountains.

Done with the Crying, penned by Sheri McGregor, is an engrossing read that was first published in 2016 by Sowing Creek Press. This book, which falls under the genre of self-help, serves as an empowering guide to healing and moving forward. McGregor, with her profound understanding and experience, provides a beacon of hope for those who are dealing with the pain of estrangement. She skillfully blends her personal journey with practical advice, offering readers a path to recovery. Done with the Crying is more than just a book; it's a journey towards healing and acceptance. Published by Sowing Creek Press, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to navigate through the pain of personal loss and emerge stronger. This book is written in English.