Introduction -- And the Oscar goes to... -- Tanya Brown! -- Blue pajamas and laceless shoes -- Big Mac, fries, and a Coke -- Accept whatever life deals you -- Some things just are -- That's my kid -- The vanilla scent was gone -- The epitome of domestic violence -- The little voice -- When somebody does an O.J. on you -- You cannot outrun your maker -- Faith, forgiveness, and the god of crayons -- Help me, don't rescue me -- I sent a boat three times... -- I don't want to die -- Work with me, or I can slam you -- The butterfly -- My new perspective -- I had to earn it -- Tool #1: Schedule it! -- Tool #2: Be present -- Tool #3: Break free! -- Tool #4: Express it! -- Tool #5: Give gratitude -- Tool #6: Praise yourself! -- Tool #7: Identify and manage your thoughts! -- Tool #8: Nurture yourself! -- Tool #9: Exercise and nutrition! -- Tool #10: Problem solve! -- Tool #11: Get real! -- Tool #12: Accept and surrender! -- Medication -- Nicole, Herissa, and Troy -- Epilogue.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-223).