Overcoming Self-Abandonment - by Avery Hoenig & Lucy Smith & Jamie Wilson (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

You've been everything to everyone.

You hustle, overdeliver, say yes when you mean no, and carry the emotional weight of everyone around you. You've spent your whole life perfecting your expected roles--daughter, wife, friend, employee, mother--all while silencing your own desires and losing yourself in what other people want. You tell yourself you're fine. You're strong. You'll rest later. But the truth is, you're exhausted.

You're done--and you're not alone.

Psychologists Avery Hoenig, Lucy Smith, and Jamie Wilson don't just see this phenomenon in the therapy room, they have experienced it in their own lives. Now, they are on a mission to help all women untangle from self-abandonment. To free themselves from the societal expectations that have taught and encouraged them to focus on outside opinions rather than internal wisdom. To reconnect to the version of themselves that knows best and is ready to be heard and seen.

Filled with compassion, powerful stories, and concrete change strategies, Overcoming Self-Abandonment will help you recognize the patterns that are draining you and give you tools to reclaim your time, energy, and identity. This is not about becoming someone else. It's about finally becoming you. If you're done disappearing from your own life, this book is your permission slip to take up space and make your way back to yourself.

About the Author

Dr. Avery Hoenig moved from Jackson, Mississippi, to Dallas in 1996 to attend Southern Methodist University and quickly found a home in the city she loves. She went on to earn her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 2004. In her private practice, Avery specializes in supporting college students and women throughout their life span as they navigate life transitions, anxiety, and depression.

Avery believes in the importance of connection, growth, and joy both inside and outside of her practice. She enjoys kayaking with her husband and teenager, listening to live music, and winding down with the comfort of a weighted blanket. To learn more about Avery, visit https: //draveryhoenig.com/

Dr. Lucy Smith earned a Master's in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from Southern Methodist University in 2003 and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2008. In her private practice, Lucy specializes in the treatment of eating disorders. With a deep appreciation for mindfulness and embodied practices, she offers compassionate care that helps clients reconnect with themselves and find freedom from anxiety, perfectionism, and not-enoughness.

Beyond her work, Lucy treasures time with her family and pets, enjoys getting lost in a good book, and delights in the rare gift of a day with nothing on the calendar. To learn more about Lucy, visit https: //drlucysmith.com/

Dr. Jamie Wilson earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Texas in 2011. With a specialty in anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns, she is dedicated to helping individuals find peace, ease, and connection. Jamie has a special passion for supporting creative spirits, encouraging them to nurture their artistry while maintaining emotional well-being.

Outside the therapy room, Jamie leans into her own values of play, adventure, and creativity--whether that's traveling, gardening, laughing with her husband and overactive teens, or caring for her quirky crew of pets. To learn more about Jamie, visit https: //drwilsonpsychology.com/