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What do you do when all your plans for tomorrow come crumbling down? When Jodie Baulkham's world shatters at 29 with the loss of her husband in the line of duty, she finds herself the sole parent of their 8-month-old daughter. In the aftermath of this tragedy, she undergoes a crash course in grief and despair. Yet, as she picks up the broken pieces of her life, she uncovers something unexpected. While she grapples with profound sorrow, she also discovers the seeds of hope and joy. This memoir traces Jodie's progression from anguish to coping, to managing, and to ultimately thriving. Through her experience, Jodie extends a roadmap for those navigating grief and demonstrating how to carve out a resilient and joyful future. The same principles that guided her through grief become her compass in addressing challenges later in life. Her new marriage confronts the hurdles of her husband's battle with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder, while her daughter contends with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Navigating adversity isn't about dismissing pain or difficulty.It's about harnessing the power of choice. Applicable to every facet of our lives, it enables us to unveil joy in unexpected places. Jodie's story illustrates how we can all cultivate and nurture resilience. We each possess the strength to engage with adversity and emerge stronger with the right approach.

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"""Incredible, raw, insightful work. I know this book will not only change lives, it will save them."" -Dr. Jody Carrington, clinical psychologist and best-selling author of Feeling Seen ""A must read for police officers and spouses of police officers alike. Jodie lets us walk down the path with her as she battles loss, single parenting, mental health challenges, growth and happiness.""- Vern White, retired Chief of Police and former Canadian Senator ""It is a must read. A masterpiece of authenticy sprinked with tools to make your life better. The book is an authentic look into Jodie's journey of navigating experiences that most of us can't even imagine. The tools she shares throughout are so valuable and can benefit each and every one of us.""- Karen Dean, best selling author of We are Unbreakable: Raw, Real Stories of Resilience from Women in Nova Scotia in 2020 ""Transforming Pain into Purpose - An Inspiring Read With Reflective Questions. Jodie's remarkable ability to take you along on her journey elicits all the emotions, while reinforcing the power of choice. With a fierce yet vulnerable voice standing up against being a victim of circumstance, this story sheds light on the path from grief to resilience, and everything in between."" -Lindsay Williamson, Police Officer ""Inspiring and Hopeful. More than just an inspiring read, the extra value in this book is Jodie's coaching. We don't just read the book and put it down, but engage in thoughtful reflection on our own lives and struggles. This book is a touching story and an incredible pep talk."" - Amazon Customer"

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Jodie is a licensed teacher, professional coach and certified Leader Character practitioner who focuses on cultivating character, igniting passion, and fortifying resilience for herself and others. She is a leadership and mental health curriculum design specialist, trainer and advocate. Jodie has trained and coached hundreds of people in the first responder community and beyond to move through adversity and whatever is holding them back from reaching their fullest potential. She lives in Alberta with her husband, daughter, and mini goldendoodle. You can connect with Jodie by visiting her website: www.jodiebaulkham.com Dr. Jody Carrington is a renowned psychologist sought after for her expertise, energy and approach to helping people solve their most complex human-centred challenges. Jody focuses much of her work around reconnection - the key to healthy relationships and productive teams.As a bestselling author, speaker, and leader of Carrington & Company, Jody uses humour, and all she has learned in her twenty-year career as a psychologist to empower everyone she connects with. In her latest book, Feeling Seen, she dives into what it takes to reconnect a disconnected world.Jody's message is as simple as it is complex: we are wired to do the hard things, but we were never meant to do any of this alone.

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