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""Mommy Went Away"" is about how a child deals with her mother's addiction and having to be responsible for her younger sister and take on many adult responsibilities. In the world of psychology, this would be termed the ""hero"" child who is hardworking that tries to create some normalcy, especially for the younger children in the home. Some children feel embarrassed by their parent's addiction and may not even share their feelings, often trying to cover up for the parent or be in denial of the addiction itself. This book shows that life can continue even in the absence of a parent who eventually goes away for treatment and comes back ready to parent again in a healthy manner. From early on, children's environments help in shaping their behaviors later and throughout their life. The purpose of this series is to help children understand the realities behind traumatic events. The objective is for children to know that they are not alone in some of the toughest and most devastating situations occurring in a playful yet sympathetic way. Hopefully, this will allow them to open up, ask questions, talk to someone they trust, and/or be hopeful that everything will be ""okay.""

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Dr. Shareeda Cephas is the Founder of Bruised and Unbroken. Bruised and Unbroken provides a service dedicated to taking a holistic approach to the wellness of individuals of all ages. She is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a Doctorate in Human Services, a Master's degree in Administration of Criminal Justice with a concentration in Criminal Behavior, and a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice. She has worked as an Addictions Therapist with the State of Maryland and as an Intensive Outpatient Addictions Therapist with Ashley Treatment Center. She managed and ran the adolescent program for youth with addictions and trauma. Dr. Cephas has also worked for the State of Delaware as Psycho Forensic Evaluator, where she completed forensic assessments and evaluations on children, adolescents, and adults to assist in determining the best treatment options, with direct experience with juvenile sexual offenders. It was through these professional experiences and some personal experience that she writes children's books directed towards traumatic events that take place in a child's life, which can have long term effects if not addressed.

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