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Choosing My Tomorrow: Surviving Murder, Navigating Mental Health, and Harnessing the Power of Choice
What do you do when all your plans for tomorrow come crumbling down?
When Jodie Baulkham's world shatters at 29 with the loss of her husband in the line of duty, she finds herself the sole parent of their 8-month-old daughter. In the aftermath of this tragedy, she undergoes a crash course in grief and despair.
Yet, as she picks up the broken pieces of her life, she uncovers something unexpected. While she grapples with profound sorrow, she also discovers the seeds of hope and joy. This memoir traces Jodie’s progression from anguish to coping, to managing, and to ultimately thriving. Through her experience, Jodie extends a roadmap for those navigating grief and demonstrating how to carve out a resilient and joyful future.
The same principles that guided her through grief become her compass in addressing challenges later in life. Her new marriage confronts the hurdles of her husband’s battle with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder, while her daughter contends with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Navigating adversity isn't about dismissing pain or difficulty. It's about harnessing the power of choice. Applicable to every facet of our lives, it enables us to unveil joy in unexpected places.
Jodie’s story illustrates how we can all cultivate and nurture resilience. We each possess the strength to engage with adversity and emerge stronger with the right approach.
Choosing a better tomorrow is possible for each of us. Grab your copy today!
When Jodie Baulkham's world shatters at 29 with the loss of her husband in the line of duty, she finds herself the sole parent of their 8-month-old daughter. In the aftermath of this tragedy, she undergoes a crash course in grief and despair.
Yet, as she picks up the broken pieces of her life, she uncovers something unexpected. While she grapples with profound sorrow, she also discovers the seeds of hope and joy. This memoir traces Jodie’s progression from anguish to coping, to managing, and to ultimately thriving. Through her experience, Jodie extends a roadmap for those navigating grief and demonstrating how to carve out a resilient and joyful future.
The same principles that guided her through grief become her compass in addressing challenges later in life. Her new marriage confronts the hurdles of her husband’s battle with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder, while her daughter contends with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Navigating adversity isn't about dismissing pain or difficulty. It's about harnessing the power of choice. Applicable to every facet of our lives, it enables us to unveil joy in unexpected places.
Jodie’s story illustrates how we can all cultivate and nurture resilience. We each possess the strength to engage with adversity and emerge stronger with the right approach.
Choosing a better tomorrow is possible for each of us. Grab your copy today!
390 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 22, 2024
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January 7, 2024
This is an incredible book.
I cried. I felt every emotion.
It is a beautifully written masterpiece and is going to help so many people. The book is an authentic look into Jodie’s journey of navigating experiences that most of us can’t even imagine. The tools she shares throughout are so valuable and can benefit each and every one of us.
It is a must read.
I cried. I felt every emotion.
It is a beautifully written masterpiece and is going to help so many people. The book is an authentic look into Jodie’s journey of navigating experiences that most of us can’t even imagine. The tools she shares throughout are so valuable and can benefit each and every one of us.
It is a must read.
December 24, 2023
Choosing my Tomorrow is an excellent book that is wonderfully written. Jodie showed incredible resilience and phenomenal strength within herself while navigating the challenging paths before her. The lessons she learned along the way were shared with the reader making her book a must read for everyone. I look forward to applying what I learned and know I will be referring back to this book which holds a special place on my book case.
May 6, 2024
Riveting story of loss and renewal
This story will keep you turning pages. Not only does the story suck you in, but you’re gifted with a glimpse into mental health, especially as it relates to law enforcement.
I’m a fan of deep dives into mental health and this book delivers that in spades. Great read!
This story will keep you turning pages. Not only does the story suck you in, but you’re gifted with a glimpse into mental health, especially as it relates to law enforcement.
I’m a fan of deep dives into mental health and this book delivers that in spades. Great read!
June 13, 2024
Absolutely wonderful book. The author has shared such personal moments in her life, you can feel the emotion and heartache, as well as the triumphs and successes. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves biographies, and to all first responders.
January 2, 2024
An unbelievable story and a true inspiration! This book will keep you reading until the end.
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