Empower Yourself Start taking back your life today with this powerful book of affirmations, written and used by Diane Metcalf to heal the hurtful and lasting effects of narcissistic and toxic relationships. Say goodbye to gaslighting, betrayal, and emotional abandonment wounds as you embrace and re-connect with your lost sense of self. With over 200 affirmations addressing a wide range of healing topics, from C-PTSD, trauma bonds, shame, rejection, emotional abandonment, narcissistic rages and narcissism awareness grief, to eliminating emotional hotspots, healing codependency and setting healthy boundaries, this book will guide you on a journey of self-discovery and tremendous personal growth. Don’t let narcissists and other toxic people hold you back- start healing today. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: Game Changer "This book is an amazing guide for anyone who has been affected (infected) by a toxic relationship with a narcissistic relative (sibling, partner, parent, etc.)!! Diane Metca!f skillfully outlines so many great strategies for changing one's negative, destructive thought patterns to positive, empowering affirmations! It really is a must-read and 'must share'"! --Patti Emminger Loved, loved, loved this book "I so loved this book that I did not want it to end. Excellent book on creating your own affirmations and with some amazing affirmation examples too. I love how the book helps everyone with affirmations and if your life has been touched by trauma this is the book for you. You will learn to talk to yourself and get out of the rumination, anxiety, and overthinking cycles. I absolutely loved it and highly highly recommend it. Get it right now, I am sure you'll love it too." -- DB Positive affirmations to improve your life "There are different sections for different types of affirmations according to the situation. Each section has an introduction, then lists many affirmations. They work best if you read them aloud daily. Your thoughts will start to become more positive, and you'll start to feel better and believe in yourself more. Especially after dealing with a negative mother who has torn you down for years." --C.L. Piper Wow! So true "I was one of those kids, I didn't even know I was being abused. If you grew up this way, you need to read this book. Full of great information, for understanding what happened and why, more importantly, what to do now." --Lois If you had a loving, kind, affectionate mother, that's wonderful! I'm truly happy for you. Many of us didn't, and for those with me in that group, I wrote "Lemon Moms, A Guide to Understand and Survive Maternal Narcissism." ​In dysfunctional families, there's an unspoken rule: don't talk, don't trust, don't feel. If you're done living by those rules and want healing and peace, this book is for you. Get free healing tips right to your inbox every other Friday! Sign-up at toolbox.dianemetcalf.com   Diane is an experienced advocate, speaker, and writer on abuse and family dysfunction. As a result of her own healing journey and continued personal growth, she developed strong coping skills, strategies, and affirmations. She happily shares those with others who want to learn and grow.   Diane holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Information Technology. She has worked in numerous human service fields, including domestic violence, abuse, eldercare, and developmental disabilities.   She is the author of the highly praised "Lemon Moms" series. This emotionally supportive collection explains maternal narcissistic traits and teaches how to reconcile past hurts, begin healing, and move forward.   This book is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy. Let's connect! Reedsy: reedsy.com/author/diane-metcalf Goodreads: goodreads.com/dianemetcalf Twitter: twitter.com/MetcalfDiane Website: DianeMetcalf.com Blog: Toolbox.DianeMetcalf.com Pinterest: pinterest.com/ToxicUndo/ Instagram: instagram.com/ToxicUndo LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dianemetcalf/ Facebook: facebook.com/MetcalfDiane/ Email:Diane@DianeMetcalf.com