The Disappointed Wives Club
The Disappointed Wives Club is an intimate, quietly powerful novel about what happens when a woman raised on silence and self-erasure finally risks speaking her truth. Vivian has spent her life perfecting the art of disappearing—at home, in marriage, and among women who have learned to hold their breath for the sake of family, reputation, and peace. But when a single rupture exposes the cost of her restraint, she is drawn into a circle of women—each with their own secrets—where honesty is both a danger and a lifeline. As Vivian navigates the unraveling of her marriage and the shifting allegiances of friendship, she must decide whether the safety of invisibility is worth the price of her own voice.
Woven with mindfulness practices and a reflective playlist at each chapter’s close, The Disappointed Wives Club invites readers to linger in the ordinary and the unresolved, offering space to question, discuss, and see themselves reflected in the company of women who refuse to disappear. Perfect for book clubs and fans of nuanced literary fiction, Adrianne Lind’s novel is a celebration of the quiet revolution of choosing yourself, even when the world would rather you stay silent.
Rooted Calm gives you a simple system for steadiness when life spikes. Four chapters. 400 concise affirmations. One clear breath per line.
Inside
- Grief — gentlest lines for heavy days
- Anger — de-escalation and boundary cues
- Resilience — values, small wins, daily micro-steps
- Boundaries — short scripts you can say or text
How to use
- Choose one theme for the week.
- Read 3–5 lines aloud.
- Breathe 4 in / 6 out as you read.
- End with one action: set a boundary, send one message, take one step.
Why it helps
Brief self-affirmations can support problem-solving under pressure.
Routines increase openness to helpful messages and small, meaningful behavior change.
Pairing words with slow breathing supports regulation and return to steadiness.
Use it when
A boundary needs clear words.
Grief surges after a memory.
Anger rises before a reply.
Focus slips mid-project.
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Mindful & Mobilized – The Digital Wellness Guide for Political Activists keeps you grounded before, during, and after the action.
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Wellness on the Weekly: 52 Fun Prompts for Mindfulness, Movement, and a Whole Lot Less Stress! is designed to make wellness accessible, fun, and sustainable for everyday life. Its scope is broad but playful, offering readers a year’s worth of simple, lighthearted prompts that encourage mindfulness, movement, and stress relief without the pressure of perfection. From Yoga and meditation to journaling and breathwork, each week provides an opportunity to experiment with different self-care techniques and build a personal wellness routine that fits into the chaos of daily life.
Welcome to your one-year journey to wellness, relaxation, and just enough mindfulness to keep you from Googling “how to adult” every other day. This book is about guiding you through 52 weeks of fun wellness activities—yes, fun, because self-care shouldn’t feel like homework. Each week brings a new prompt, whether it’s Yoga, journaling, or figuring out how to breathe deeply without making it a chore.
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