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Often used as a shorthand for tidiness or as the punchline of a joke, OCD is one of society’s most misunderstood disorders and it’s rarely spoken about with such honesty and openness. Beautifully written, moving and often darkly funny, Tuppence recounts what it feels like to share your mind with a nest of scorpions.

Uncommon Vision by Matt Hendrick is a deeply moving memoir that captures the essence of human resilience. After a devastating accident leaves him paralyzed, Matt embarks on a life-changing journey that challenges both his physical limits and his perceptions of the world. From the depths of despair in a hospital bed to his adventures in the digital and supernatural realms, Matt's story is a riveting exploration of recovery, self-discovery, and the relentless pursuit of one's dreams despite the odds.

Klim's journey to greatness began behind the Iron Curtain, in communist-era Poland. His family made a bid for freedom in the 1980s and immigrated to Australia, where swimming became his passport into a new culture and eventually led him to become one of his adopted country's great sporting heroes. His crowning moment came at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, where he captured the hearts of millions with his gold medal performances and world record-breaking swims. But being a champion athlete does not come without personal challenges.

In the depths of despair, contemplating suicide, I gazed out a rain-streaked window in Maryland, where blurred colors in a parking lot mirrored my shattered soul. The shame of being sexually abused haunted me with recurring nightmares and PTSD, leading to a life cloaked in a complex facade of military titles and untold secrets. In this powerful memoir, published poet and author Adam Volant shares his raw and inspiring testimony of overcoming unimaginable brokenness to achieve success.

A two-week vacation to the Florida Keys meant Mary and Jameson Sr. could share the beauty of their favorite turquoise-blue waters with their four children. On that serene day at Looe Key Reef, after they finished lunch on the boat, their oldest, ten-year-old Jameson Jr., was swimming among the marine life, capturing breathtaking footage of a sea turtle. Until a massive bull shark attacked.

Meet Lionel, Caroline’s older brother. Born in the 1950s, when little was known about autism, Lionel was considered a peculiarity. From the beginning, he was a silent child, oblivious to the people around him and intent only on playing with his toy trucks. By the time he turned four, doctors declared him ineducable and advised that he be institutionalised – a shockingly standard practise at the time. Looking After is both a portrait of one autistic man's remarkable life, and a heart-rending story of how one family learnt to care for each other.

I know this sounds a bit cliche, but life truly is a journey. It evidences as a unique sojourn for every individual person. This is the story of a child born seventy years ago. It is a story of triumph and setbacks, of joy and sorrow, of weakness and strength. But most of all, it is a story of courage. Brian J. Woznicki was born with cerebral palsy. He was dealt a very difficult hand in life.

All I ever wanted was to be normal. But when I was diagnosed with a horrible disease, my life became filled with insurmountable challenges far from normal. Terrified I wouldn’t have a life worth living, I went to an academy where everything changed for me. I was exhilarated to discover my life was just beginning. Living without my parents and dealing with my disease alone scared me. But after making friends, my temporary home was better than I could have imagined

Author Eiren Caffall is the inheritor of a family legacy of two hundred years of genetic kidney disease and the mother of a child who may inherit that legacy. A literary memoir on loss, chronic illness, and generational healing, Caffall’s The Mourner’s Bestiary is also a meditation on grief and survival told through the stories of animals in two collapsing marine ecosystems—the Gulf of Maine and the Long Island Sound—and the lives of a family facing a life-threatening illness on their shores.

Schon als Teenager wusste Fern Brady, dass sie anders war. Als sie zufällig über Autismus las, wusste sie instinktiv, warum. Hier war die Erklärung für ihre Wahrnehmungsstörungen, ihre Meltdowns, ihre Unfähigkeit, soziale Signale zu deuten. Doch erst mit 34 folgte endlich die befreiende Diagnose. In dieser schonungslos ehrlichen Autobiografie erzählt sie ohne Rücksicht und mit dem ihr eigenen Witz von Neurodiversität zwischen Sexismus und Ableismus und ihrem offenen Umgang damit.

When Jade unexpectedly suffered from a rare condition which left her paralysed and in a wheelchair at the age of twelve, she never imagined that she'd one day meet her husband John and that together they would take to social media to dispel the stigma surrounding disability, one story at a time. From questions about suffering and sex to family and faith, Jade and John speak honestly and humorously about life as an inter-able couple.

Wie können wir Inklusion endlich umsetzen? Eine so persönliche wie politische Geschichte. 2016 wird Hadija Haruna-Oelker Mutter eines behinderten Kindes. Immer wieder trifft sie auf Barrieren und trennende Systeme, die seit Jahrzehnten bekannt sind: Bürokratie, pseudoinklusive Schulen oder unhinterfragte Diskriminierungen und Abwertungen im Alltag.

During an ordinary Fall afternoon, Kimber Hanchey-Ogden was delivered devastating news: Seth, her 17-year-old son, had been hit by a car and airlifted to a hospital! Having sustained a traumatic brain injury, doctors told her that if Seth made it, he would never be able to walk or talk; he would not remember his past or understand humor. And that was just for starters.

Have you ever felt like there was no light at the end of the tunnel? Or do you struggle why bad things are always happening to you? Do you feel like no one hears you and no one knows the pain and suffering inside of you? Then begin to search for a real understanding of your life and how important you are.

The year is 1950. A child is born in Louisiana. She takes her first breath emerging from a pisspot, unaware of the challenges that await her. Sandra Jean Cole, a blind Black woman who was raised by sharecroppers, introduces us to the people and events that impacted her life as she became the first totally blind public school teacher in East Baton Rouge Parish. Her story is a classic tale of starting from where you are in life and making the most of it.

This book is about one mom's journey in raising a child with special needs. Her daughter Lydia has Down syndrome. This is the story of their life together. Kerry Lynn Patton shares the blessings, trials, and what their family has learned by having Lydia in their lives. This is not meant to be a “How To” book for raising a child with special needs, but rather a book to encourage moms, dads, family, and friends. This delightful book is written in whimsical and heartfelt “snippets" for the listener to enjoy a little at a time or easily in one sitting.

An ambulance rushed her away to the emergency room at a local hospital. Her life was forever changed in that moment. In this powerful memoir and inspirational self-help book, Kimberly Muka Powers shares her triumphant story of living with bipolar type one disorder with psychotic features. Humbled by this life-altering mental health diagnosis, she learns to rise above the setbacks of her illness and empowers others to do the same.

¿Sientes que nadie te escucha y nadie sabe el dolor que sientes dentro de ti? Pues, empieza esa búsqueda de un entendimiento verdadero sobre tu persona y cuán importante tú eres. ¿Cómo puedes cambiar algunas cosas que no están bien en tu vida y a quien debes escuchar cuando la sociedad te dice que no encajas con ella? Qué si puedes tornar ese pensar de la sociedad y decirles yo soy lo que soy porque mi aporte es invaluable para aquellos a mi alrededor.

"La situazione di Cesare è molto grave. È giusto che te lo dica. Fate tutto quello che potete con lui, non rimandate." La storia di Valentina, Federico, Ale, Terry e Cece si è interrotta qui, tra le mura di un ospedale e la paura di non avere più tempo. Loro, però, si erano Fatti una promessa: anche nei momenti più bui, tra le ombre, avrebbero cercato la felicità. Così, tra feste di compleanno e gite in canoa, la loro storia continua, e con l’estate ormai alle porte il loro viaggio diventa molto di più.

My name is Tzemah Yoreh, and I am a congregational rabbi on the autism spectrum. How is that possible? How can I thrive in a profession that is pastoral, that rewards extroversion, that seems mostly for those who intuitively grasp social dynamics? In So Compassionate it Hurts: My Life as a Rabbi on the Spectrum, I share my personal journey of being a religious leader on the spectrum, how I've used my gifts to positively impact my congregation (and, in turn, myself), and stories that I hope can inspire those with similar challenges to keep pushing and pursue their passions.