Dually Diagnosed Dually Blessed
From Struggle to Purpose
(#1 Best-Seller)
Join bestselling author Coventina Waterhawk and a circle of courageous friends as they open up about their journeys through mental illness and the desperate search for balance through self-medication with various substances. What began as a coping mechanism soon spiraled into pitiful and incomprehensible demoralization—until, through a miracle, they each found the path to recovery.
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Through their recovery, they've discovered powerful, practical coping strategies that support lasting sobriety and emotional stability. Today, they live as beacons of hope—proof that healing is possible, one day at a time.
​This book isn't just for those facing mental health and substance use challenges; it's also a vital resource for friends and family members seeking to understand, support, and walk alongside their loved ones. Inside, you'll find various tools, personal stories, and insights to help you or someone you care about move toward lasting change and renewed purpose.
**Goodreads Review** (5 Stars)
This book delves into the lives of individuals who have faced the dual challenges of mental health issues and substance abuse. Through candid narratives, it illustrates how self-medication often leads to deeper despair, and how recovery is possible through resilience, support, and the adoption of effective coping strategies. Each story is accompanied by practical skills that have aided in achieving stability and balance, emphasizing the transformative power of gratitude and purpose.-Keith Mayle
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Transform Your Struggles into Strength:
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Gain clarity and confidence in managing anxiety and depression.
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Explore creative, effective approaches for coping with PTSD.
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Discover practical, real-life strategies for living with bipolar disorder, BPD, and more.
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Realize you're not alone and that healing is possible..
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Uncover the hidden blessings within and embrace daily gratitude.
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Find purpose in your journey and become a beacon of hope for others.
And so much more.....
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Meet Coventina Waterhawk
Bestselling author, motivational speaker and intuitive guide, Coventina Waterhawk has helped thousands in recovery find solutions to their struggles. With almost four decades of lived experience with co-occurring disorders, Coventina shares openly with others both when she's up and also when she's down.
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Coventina demonstrates that you can survive the most tragic events and emerge stronger and more resilient than ever. She teaches that "One day at a time" might be too much for one to handle, and if you need to, it's absolutely okay to get through the darkness, one second, one breath at a time, and turn towards the light, no matter how dim.
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As a motivational speaker, Coventina has shared her inspirational message at hundreds of events, and has been invited to return multiple times, her favorite being a campout with over 300 attendees. Contact her if you need a speaker at your next event:
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Coventina wants everyone to know that if she can not only survive, but thrive through multiple "Dark Nights of the Soul", anyone can.
Some have said:
5 out of 5 stars (Amazon)
The Courage To Recover
by: Marysue Page
"Coventina’s story is one of overcoming trauma, discovering her inner strength, and finding faith. Her commitment to helping others has become her life purpose. This book is an amazing testament to resilience."
5 out of 5 stars (Barnes and Noble)
Real Stories Raising Awareness
"This book sheds light on the darkness of mental illness and drug addiction and offers a way out with coping skills to live life successfully. With an array of disorders shared, and unique solutions (like creating comic books for PTSD), this book has the potential to lessen the stigma around mental health and addiction, and how to find recovery."
5 out of 5 stars (Amazon)
Excellent Book
by: Janet L. Hatch
"Excellent in the sharing of stories from the personal to the overcoming. Amazing and a great book."
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