Rising From The Ashes

It isn’t what happens to us that causes distress; it is how we react to distress that affects us. Beyond Coping -Phoenix rising from the Ashes is an unforgettable memoir of one woman’s incredible journey of hope, devastation, and recovery. It is an inspiration for those who are confronted with tragedy in their lives. This story takes the reader to the dream of Paradise, only to have it go up in flames a few months later. The author relies on her own inner strength, the strength of her friend who survived the fire with her, the emotional support of her fiancé, and various spiritual books to take her beyond coping and to being completely transformed. Her mother, living in Canada, was her strongest ally, constantly encouraging her to believe in herself.

Praise for The Phoenix “The constant pressures from the men she dared to love caused Melanie to crumble under their attacks. She is now soaring on the wings of an eagle, flying high into the deep blue sky, moving forward to fulfill her destiny. A must-read!” —Minister Vickie Robertson, The Fellowship of Faith Church, Huntsville, AL Uniquely Christian, uniquely honest – this book amazes, delights, saddens and ultimately encourages each reader who knows the joy and pain inside a marriage. With shocking honesty, author Dian Griffin Jackson tells a story of love, abuse and the hard work of rebuilding. A must read book for pastor and parishioner alike – anyone ready to know the reality of resurrection. —Rev. Dr. Nancy Ellett Allison, Pastor, Holy Covenant United Church of Christ, Charlotte, NC Melanie Bell—a university graduate, devoted wife and mother, pastor, and many things in between—searches for the love and acceptance that has eluded her since birth. The Phoenix – Rising from the Ashes follows Melanie’s struggles as a teenage mom who became a wife and mother of two early in life and as a woman who loved her husband and desired to please him above all else and make him happy. During therapy, she learns there’s a thirsty, hungry, needy little girl inside who is looking for her parents’ love and acceptance. After leaving her abusive husband, she sets out to find a man who will love her enough to help her right the wrongs both she and her mother experienced. She is also determined to reconcile the disenfranchised little girl with the beautiful, phenomenal woman she is certain the Creator has made her to be. A story of growing up too soon, this novel shares the journey of a woman who has been through the fires and storms of life and realized that—despite the teachings of the church intended to dehumanize her by telling her she is dirty, wretched, and unclean—she has had God’s favor her entire life.

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This book is a compilation of my life arising from my deepest memories and heart-felt moments through the experiences I have lived. This book is in poetry—all my loves, struggles as a mother and wife, to just enjoying all the things that God has given me to see and feel. I have made lemonade with my life and I wanted to share with others all the ups and downs that have gone into making me what I have become today. I have grown very close to my Heavenly Father through each step. I hope it is an inspiration to all who read the words of my life.

Learn essential life lessons from a woman who refused to be a victim and discovered her true self while putting two notorious con men behind bars. No one could be prepared for the shock that Claudia Nelson faced when she learned that a Ponzi scheme had taken her entire life savings. But she refused to be a victim, and after digging deep within herself to find her true power and determination, Claudia helped hunt down and bring those responsible to justice. In light of her efforts, Forbes Magazine writer Dirk Smillie Sr., called her the “best gumshoe vigilante I have ever met.” In Rising from the Ashes, the acclaimed personal empowerment specialist shares her story of personal justice. She reveals practical and unique solutions that can transform life’s most difficult challenges into positive results every day, exploring such topics as: How to find your powerful, true self by stripping away all that you are not Why certain people are more vulnerable to being conned and abused How your two thought systems can work to either free you or imprison you How to find, and dig out, the root of any problem rather than snipping away at its leaves, empowering you to transform any challenge into a blessing Engaging, entertaining and informative. Rising from Ashes is also transformative—a how-to guide for anyone who wants to overcome adversity and become all they are capable of being.

Millions of women around the world suffer from mental abuse. They hide it. They protect the abuser. It becomes a part of who they are in their everyday life. I hope by writing this book that it is able to help someone who suffers from mental abuse. There is help out there. You just need to know where to look.