From Co Dependent to Independent A Psychotherapists Diary by Jula Aniol This book is an intimate and courageous memoir that opens the doors to the author’s personal and emotional world. Through honest reflection, she explores how childhood experiences, family trauma and early emotional wounds shaped her identity long before she ever stepped into the role of a psychotherapist. Her writing feels genuine and deeply human, reminding readers that those who help others heal often carry their own stories of pain and resilience. The story follows her journey from a childhood marked by perfectionism, pressure to please and exposure to addiction and psychological abuse, to her struggles with self worth and the long lasting effects of unresolved trauma. Her willingness to revisit painful memories such as family conflict, emotional neglect and the constant desire to be the perfect child creates a narrative that is both vulnerable and empowering. What stands out most is how she uses her...
Sunshine and Steel by Skeeter Spidel✨ This book honestly surprised me in the best way. Sunshine and Steel isn't your typical small town romance. Its soft, funny, emotional, and full of heart. Ava Morales comes back to Maplewood to reopen her aunts bakery and start over, but life has other plans. Between nosy neighbors, late night scares, and a man who would rather fix doors than talk about feelings, her fresh start turns into something much deeper. John Steele is quiet, guarded, and impossible not to root for. Watching him and Ava find trust again felt so real, slow, awkward, and beautifully human. The chemistry builds like the smell of cinnamon and coffee in the background, steady and comforting. Skeeter Spidel captures that cozy small town vibe perfectly, full of warm light, gossip, second chances, and love that feels earned. Its more than a romance, its about healing, belonging, and choosing to stay when it would be easier to walk away. Perfect weekend read with coff...