Be Who You Want to Be

by Karen Casey

Overview

For a vast majority of girls in this country, there comes an age at which self-esteem, self-assurance, equilibrium, and confidence fly out the window. Maybe it's hormones, maybe it's culture, or maybe it's just called growing up. Whatever the cause, it's real.

Some girls turn, in their own fashion, to the same addictive solutions as their elders: compulsive behavior—either in the form of alcohol, drugs, food, or something equally destructive. Casey, a veteran of the "first great revival" of the recovery movement, brings the art of living one day at a time to young girls in Be Who You Want to Be.

"My intention in this book is similar to the intent in my other titles: I want to foster hope and willingness in young girls to believe they can make the changes needed so they feel like they belong and have purpose." From the book's opening note to parents (and other adults who care about young girls) through to the final word, the spirit of taking steps for themselves, no matter who they are or where they are in life, comes through in an accessible tone, providing girls the toolkits they need for handling life's ups and downs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781684817443
Publisher:	Jim Dandy Publishing
Publication date:	08/11/2026
Pages:	260
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Age Range:	13 - 16 Years

About the Author

Karen Casey is a writer and workshop facilitator for 12-step recovery. Her first book, Each Day a New Beginning, has sold more than 2 million copies. She has published 28 books since then including Change Your Mind and Your Life Will Follow, which was a finalist for the MS Society Books for a Better Life Awards. She has traveled throughout North America and Europe carrying her message of hope for others on the road to recovery. Visit her at www.womens-spirituality.com. She lives in Minneapolis.

Read an Excerpt

From the Introduction

I’ve always wanted to write a book to help young girls handle the kinds of feelings that troubled me when I was young. When I was your age, I often felt afraid and confused. I didn’t feel comfortable asking questions, and sometimes everyone else seemed to understand things that baffled me. Sometimes I dreaded going to school and sometimes I felt confused or hurt because my friends didn’t include me in their plans and activities. My parents argued a lot and I really hated that. I had stomachaches all the time because of these worries.

If you sometimes find yourself getting confused or angry, try reading one of the pages of this book each day before you go to school. I can almost guarantee it will help you feel better. If you want to, you can share the book with your mom or dad, or a teacher or other adult you trust. It almost always feels better to talk over your thoughts with another person. And it’s good for them to hear what’s going on with you.

Remember: You don’t have to handle your problems all by yourself. Even if you don’t have an adult close by who you feel comfortable talking to, there is always someone available to listen. Close your eyes and imagine your guardian angel. Picture what she looks like. Give her a name, if you like. She is always there, whenever you need her. She will never leave your side, no matter where you are or what’s going on. I promise you this. But you’ll have to find her by yourself. Perhaps you can find her today.

Table of Contents

Contents

Dear Reader

Be a Good Friend
Be a Part of Your Family
Be Your Best Self
Be Kind
Be Brave
Be Willing to Learn
Be a Dreamer
Be Inspired

Acknowledgments
About the Author