Vgdawson's books
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
When Friendship Ends Outgrowing Friends Without Losing Yourself Have you ever walked away from a conversation with a friend and felt… different? Not angry. Not even hurt in a clear way. Just unsettled. As if something in the friendship quietly shifted—and you couldn’t explain when or why. When Friendship Ends is a deeply honest and reflective journey through the unspoken reality of outgrowing friendships. Through a single unfolding conversation set in a familiar place, this book gently guides you through the emotional truth many women face but rarely talk about. Inside, you’ll explore: The quiet signs a friendship has changed. When loyalty becomes one-sided. How betrayal between friends cuts deeper than expected. Why some friendships are meant for a season—not a lifetime. How to let go without bitterness or guilt. Making space for healthier, more aligned connections. Carrying the lessons forward without losing yourself. Written with warmth, clarity, and lived...
Genres: Guidebooks, Memoir, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
This Is What Love Becomes: Love, Legacy, and the Beautiful Life We Built Together Love doesn’t stay the same. It grows. It matures. It builds. This Is What Love Becomes: Love, Legacy, and the Beautiful Life We Built Together is a deeply reflective narrative nonfiction book that explores what happens after the butterflies fade and real life begins. Inspired by a quiet conversation at a multi-generational family reunion, this book tells the story of a man who chose partnership over ego, patience over impulse, and commitment over convenience. Through his journey—and the wisdom uncovered along the way—author Vgdawson reveals a truth many of us overlook: Love is not just what you feel. Love is what you build. Inside these pages, you’ll discover: What evenly yoked partnership really looks like in everyday life How dreams can be paused—not buried—and later resurrected The difference between sacrifice and shared purpose Why lasting love...
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Becoming Her: The Journey Through Womanhood Every woman becomes many versions of herself before she finally becomes whole. In Becoming Her: The Journey Through Womanhood, author Vgdawson takes readers on a deeply emotional exploration of womanhood across a lifetime. From daughter to sister, best friend to wife, mother to grandmother — this book captures the silent sacrifices, unspoken expectations, and quiet strength women carry through every phase of life. With honesty and grace, Becoming Her examines the emotional weight women bear while living for others — family, love, children, and responsibility — and the awakening that comes when a woman finally asks, “Who am I now?” Through heartfelt storytelling and real-life reflections, this book speaks to: Women navigating identity, love, and loss Mothers and single parents carrying unseen burdens Women healing from disappointment, regret, or unmet expectations Anyone ready to rediscover themselves after years of giving This is not a...
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Why I Never Married? Unwed–Unshaken, Living Life on My Own Terms What if marriage was never the measure of a life well lived? Why I Never Married? Unwed–Unshaken, Living Life on My Own Terms is a powerful, heartfelt exploration of people who didn’t follow the traditional path—and found fulfillment anyway. This book is not about bitterness or regret. It’s about courage, independence, and choosing a life rooted in purpose rather than expectation. Through honest reflection and deeply moving stories, this book challenges the belief that happiness requires a wedding ring. It celebrates those who built meaningful lives through service, friendship, self-growth, resilience, and love in its many forms. If you’ve ever felt questioned, overlooked, or pressured because your life didn’t follow the “timeline,” this book will feel like permission to breathe. This is for the woman—or man—who lives fully, loves deeply, and refuses to shrink their story to fit someone...
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Dear Self: A Letter to the Self Who Endured Reflections and Resilience Across Life’s Journey Reflections 40/50/60 What if the life you lived—every choice, every heartbreak, every quiet victory—was preparing you to finally come home to yourself? Dear Self: Reflections and Resilience Across Life’s Journey 40/50/60 is a heartfelt letter written after years of living, learning, and surviving what no one talks about. It’s for the woman who reached her 30s, 40s, or 50s and began asking the hard questions—Why didn’t life turn out the way I planned? Why did I love so deeply and still feel unseen? Why am I still standing after everything I’ve endured? Through honest reflection, emotional healing, and gentle wisdom, this book explores love unreturned, dreams delayed, family wounds, personal strength, and the courage it takes to keep going. It is not about regret, it’s about growth. Not about perfection—but peace. If you’ve ever needed...
Genres: Advice & How To, Health & Fitness, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
The Love Dilemma Stay with the one who loves you—or chase the one you love? Few questions cut deeper than this. The Love Dilemma explores one of the most emotionally charged decisions a person can face, choosing between security and passion, comfort and desire, logic and the heart. Through real-life examples, psychological insight, and deeply reflective guidance, this book walks you through the emotional tug-of-war that arises when love doesn’t offer a clear answer. You’ll explore different types of love, the fear of regret, the pain of choosing, and the quiet work of making peace with the path you take. This is not a book that tells you what to do. It’s a book that helps you understand why you feel the way you do—and how to choose with clarity, self-trust, and compassion. If you’re standing at the crossroads of love, questioning your heart, or living with the weight of...
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
What You Don’t Change, You Choose Stop Regretting the Past and Start Designing a Life You Love What if your life could begin again—right now? So many women spend years apologizing for the past, replaying old wounds, and carrying regret for choices they made when they didn’t know better. But here is the truth: your past is not a life sentence. What You Don’t Change, You Choose is a powerful, heart-centered guide for women who have survived, sacrificed, stayed too long, and are finally ready to stop living in regret and start living on purpose. With honesty, compassion, and lived wisdom, author vgdawson walks you through the defining moments, wasted years, and silent choices that shaped your life—then shows you how to reclaim your power and choose differently. Inside this book, you’ll discover: • Why regret keeps you stuck—and clarity sets you free • How defining moments and past choices...
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
The Journey Back to Yourself Finding Inner Peace, Emotional Healing, and Lasting Happiness from Within There comes a moment in life when you pause and quietly ask yourself: “Why don’t I feel as happy as I thought I would?” You’ve done everything right. You’ve worked hard, loved deeply, achieved your goals, and checked all the boxes. And yet… something still feels missing. In The Journey Back to Yourself, Vgdawson invites you on a powerful and deeply personal path inward — a path many of us forget to take while chasing success, approval, and perfection. This is not another book that promises quick fixes or surface-level happiness. This is a guide to something deeper lasting, grounded, and authentic joy. Through honest reflection, relatable life experiences, and practical insight, you will discover: Why the pursuit of “more” often leads to feeling less fulfilled. How to release the pressure of being “good enough”...
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Who Will Cry for You? A Soul-Stirring Journey Through Loss, Loneliness, and Legacy What happens when the ones you love are the first to forget you? Who will mourn you—not for what you left behind, but for who you were? In Who Will Cry for You?, author Vgdawson delivers a heart-wrenching, deeply personal exploration of what it means to be forgotten while still alive, and even more tragically, erased in death. Inspired by true stories—including the author's final moments with her beloved godmother Hazel—this unforgettable book examines how greed, family betrayal, and emotional abandonment steal more than just peace; they steal dignity. From homes emptied before a body is even buried… to the quiet ache of watching someone die surrounded by strangers… to the deep need we all carry to be remembered with love—this book dares to ask the questions we avoid: When the time comes, who will show up...
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
After the Love is Gone: Finding Strength in a Loveless Relationship What happens when the love fades—but leaving no longer feels possible? After the Love is Gone speaks to those who have stayed in relationships long after the connection, respect, and intimacy disappeared. Not because they wanted to—but because life, fear, time, or circumstance made leaving feel out of reach. This book is for anyone quietly surviving in a partnership that feels empty, lonely, or emotionally distant. With compassion and honesty, this book explores the silent compromises, emotional toll, and difficult realizations that come with staying too long. More importantly, it offers a path forward—not by forcing change, but by helping you reclaim your self-worth, find inner peace, and build strength where you are. If you’re living in a relationship that looks fine on the outside but feels hollow within, this book will remind you of something essential: Even when...
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Color Outside the Lines: Embracing Your Mixed-Race Heritage What if your identity was never meant to fit inside a single box? Color Outside the Lines: Embracing Your Mixed-Race Heritage is a powerful, compassionate guide for anyone who has ever felt caught between cultures, questioned where they belong, or struggled to fully embrace every part of who they are. Written with honesty and heart, this book speaks directly to mixed-race individuals—and the families who love them—navigating identity in a world that often demands simple labels for complex lives. Through reflection, insight, and lived understanding, this book explores the emotional impact of growing up without clear conversations about race, the confusion that can come from not knowing your full heritage, and the resilience required to face bias and discrimination when you’re unprepared for it. More importantly, it offers clarity, empowerment, and hope—reminding readers that being mixed is not a limitation, but a...
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Respecting Yourself: Setting Boundaries with Grown Children You raised them with love. You sacrificed. You showed up. So why does respect feel optional now? Respecting Yourself: Setting Boundaries with Grown Children is a compassionate, empowering guide for parents who love deeply—but are tired of being dismissed, drained, or taken for granted by their adult children. This book speaks to the quiet struggle many parents carry: the guilt of saying no, the exhaustion of constant giving, and the confusion of loving someone who no longer treats you with care. Through honest insight and gentle guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries without anger, shame, or fear—and without losing the relationship. If you’re ready to reclaim your peace, protect your emotional well-being, and redefine what respect looks like in this new season of life, this book was written for you. Because loving your grown child should never require abandoning yourself.
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Living in the Shadows You are not weak for staying. You are surviving. Living in a toxic, narcissistic relationship where leaving feels dangerous—or even life-threatening—creates a level of fear and isolation few truly understand. While many books urge victims to leave immediately, living in the Shadows speaks to a different reality: when leaving isn’t safe, surviving becomes an act of courage. Written with deep compassion and clarity, this book offers emotional support, validation, and practical guidance for those living under constant fear. It does not pressure you to make unsafe choices. Instead, it meets you exactly where you are—helping you reclaim your inner strength, protect your emotional well-being, and prepare for safety at your own pace. Inside, you’ll discover: How to recognize narcissistic and emotional abuse without self-blame. Why fear keeps so many people trapped—and why that fear is not irrational. Ways to build emotional resilience while still in the...
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
The Friendship Year: A Season for Every Bond Have you ever wondered why some friendships last a lifetime, while others fade away? The Friendship Year: A Season for Every Bond is your essential field guide to the beautiful, messy, and vital world of friendship. Using the timeless metaphor of the seasons, this heartfelt book provides a compassionate framework for understanding every phase of connection. In these pages, you will discover: • Why you clicked instantly with some friends (The Autumn Seed) and how to navigate the first inevitable conflict (The First Frost). • How to identify and cherish the rare friends who are your Winter Hearth—the ones who sit with you in life's darkest moments. • How to handle the natural Thaw when friendships drift with grace, not guilt. • The joyful possibility of Spring Bloom friendships that rekindle after decades. • How to recognize and set boundaries with toxic...
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Ageless Connections: Love doesn’t follow rules—people do. And it’s time we let love lead. Ageless Connections: Exploring Modern Love Across Generations is a bold, compassionate, and deeply human exploration of relationships that defy age, gender, and societal expectations. In a world quick to judge what love should look like, this book invites readers to consider what love actually feels like. Through real-life stories, inclusive perspectives, and thoughtful guidance, author Vgdawson explores age-disparate relationships across generations, genders, and sexual orientations. From younger partners drawn to wisdom and stability, to seasoned individuals embracing fresh energy and new perspectives, Ageless Connections celebrates love built on mutual respect, emotional intimacy, and shared values; not numbers. Inside this unisex, inclusive guide, readers will discover: • The emotional and psychological dynamics of age-gap relationships. • How gender identity and sexual orientation shape modern love. • Ways to navigate judgment, power dynamics, and life-stage differences. • The...
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Friendless: A Truthful Look at Why You Never had a best friend When You’ve Never Had a Best Friend—And Finally Ask Why Have you ever looked around and realized you’ve never had a true best friend? Not the casual acquaintances. Not the people who drift in and out of your life. But the kind of friend who knows your heart, protects your secrets, and walks beside you through life. For many people, reaching their 40s, 50s, or even 60s without that connection can feel confusing and painful. Friendless is an honest and courageous exploration of why some people struggle to build lasting friendships—and how self-awareness can open the door to change. Through deeply reflective chapters, real-life scenarios, and thoughtful insights, this book explores: • The hidden habits that quietly damage friendships • Self-centered behaviors that push people away • The consequences of crossing boundaries and breaking trust • Why fear...
Genres: Advice & How To, Mental Health, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Some friendships don’t end with a goodbye. They simply fade. My Best Friend When Friendships Fade – Unspoken Goodbyes is a heartfelt exploration of the relationships that shape us—and the quiet heartbreak we feel when they no longer fit into our lives. These are not friendships lost to death, but to time, change, distance, and the natural evolution of who we become. Through reflective storytelling and gentle insight, this book speaks to anyone who has loved a friend deeply, only to wake up one day and realize the connection has changed—or disappeared altogether. It acknowledges the grief of losing a long-term friendship, the confusion of unanswered questions, and the ache of memories that still linger. More than a book about loss, this is a book about understanding. It offers readers permission to mourn what once was, honor the memories without bitterness, and release guilt for friendships that could not survive...
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Mental Health, Mind Body Spirit, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+
There comes a moment when you realize that loving others should not require losing yourself. How to Set Boundaries with Friends & Family was written for those moments—when relationships feel heavy, expectations feel unspoken, and saying yes too often has left you feeling drained or misunderstood. This book offers a thoughtful space to examine how boundaries function in healthy relationships—not as walls, but as bridges built on clarity, respect, and self-awareness. Not because you want to push people away, but because you want to stay connected without sacrificing your peace. Through reflection, guidance, and real-life understanding, this book invites you to redefine what it means to show up honestly in your relationships while honoring your own needs. If you’ve ever struggled with guilt, obligation, or emotional exhaustion in your closest connections, How to Set Boundaries with Friends & Family meets you where you are and helps you move forward with...
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Manuals and Workbooks, Mind Body Spirit, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
A Guide to Teenage Dating: Navigating Healthy Relationships with Trust and Respect Dating doesn’t have to be confusing. It can be empowering. Whether you’re a teenager trying to figure it all out or a parent trying to guide your child without overstepping, this essential guide offers honest, relatable, and age-appropriate advice for navigating the often-tricky world of teenage dating. In this 135-page, 10-chapter journey, A Guide to Teenage Dating breaks down real conversations about trust, respect, boundaries, self-worth, and emotional safety. It’s not just about crushes and relationships; it’s about knowing who you are, what you deserve, and how to build connections that feel good and healthy. For teens, this book helps you: • Understand what a respectful relationship looks like • Spot red flags and recognize emotional manipulation • Set healthy boundaries (and actually keep them) • Communicate clearly and confidently • Learn how to protect your mental and...
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Mental Health, Mind Body Spirit, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Welcome to the Holiday Blues Workbook! This guide is designed to deepen your connection with the themes discussed in the book, helping you reflect on your personal journey through the holiday season. Through engaging activities, thought-provoking questions, and real-life examples, this workbook will be both uplifting and challenging, encouraging you to navigate the emotional complexities of the holidays with hope, love, and kindness. May this workbook be a source of hope, healing, and encouragement as you navigate your emotions and discover new ways to find joy, purpose, and connection. You are never truly alone, and the power to embrace love, kindness, and hope is always within your reach. To everyone who believes in the strength of the human spirit and the beauty of new beginnings, this is dedicated to you.
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Health & Fitness, Mind Body Spirit, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
"I Need to Think: A Journal for Reflecting on Life Choices" is a transformative self-help journal designed to guide you through a thoughtful and introspective journey. This journal encourages you to reflect on your life choices, fostering a deeper understanding of your decisions and their impact on your life. Through engaging prompts and insightful questions, "I Need to Think" helps you explore your inner thoughts, clarify your goals, and cultivate a more meaningful and purposeful life. Dive into this journal to challenge your thinking patterns, reshape your mindset, and embark on a path of self-discovery and personal growth. This is the first in a series of journals dedicated to helping you live your best life.
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Mind Body Spirit, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Unlocking Your Best Self: A Journey to Self-Improvement & Fulfillment Are you ready to stop merely surviving and start living with purpose, clarity, and power? Unlocking Your Best Self is not just another self-help book. It’s your personal roadmap to healing what’s hidden, unlearning what no longer serves you, and stepping into the most authentic, empowered version of yourself. This life-changing guide walks you through the emotional, mental, and spiritual work of becoming whole, on your terms. Through ten transformative chapters, you'll learn how to: Discover a deeper purpose beyond productivity Build power habits that anchor your peace and progress Strengthen emotional intelligence and self-leadership Heal limiting beliefs, past wounds, and outdated identities Set boundaries with grace, and nurture soul-nourishing relationships Rise stronger after setbacks—and redefine success on your terms Create a legacy fueled by service, joy, and inner alignment Each chapter includes tools for reflection, powerful affirmations, and deep...
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Health & Fitness, Mind Body Spirit, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Guide to Self-Improvement in Seven Days A Transformational Reset for the Mind, Body, and Soul Are you ready to stop surviving and start living with purpose, peace, and power? Guide to Self-Improvement in Seven Days is your personal roadmap to reset your life from the inside out, one intentional day at a time. In this empowering and deeply reflective book, author V. G. Dawson walks you through a 7-day journey designed to help you reconnect with your truth, release what no longer serves you, and realign with the life you truly want to live. Each chapter is packed with: Powerful mindset shifts Emotional healing prompts Goal-setting strategies Self-care tools Daily workbook questions, affirmations, and challenge activities Whether you’re navigating a transition, feeling stuck in your routine, or simply ready to rediscover your purpose, this book offers the clarity and encouragement to take action without overwhelm. This isn’t about becoming someone...
Genres: Advice & How To, Autobiography, Guidebooks, Memoir
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15
Through These Halls is more than just a journal: it's a time capsule, a celebration, and a survival guide for every high school student navigating one of the most transformational seasons of life. From the nervous excitement of freshman year to the bittersweet countdown of senior year, this keepsake captures the memories, milestones, and moments that shape a young person’s identity. Blending reflection prompts, inspirational quotes, educational tools, and heartfelt wisdom, this book helps teens document their journey, plan for their future, and cherish the present. With sections on making friends, being a leader, staying safe, and preparing for life after graduation, whether that means college, trade school, or entering the workforce, this book is packed with insight and encouragement for every step. Whether you're a student, a proud parent, or a loving grandparent passing down memories, Through These Halls is a treasure to keep and a legacy to share.
Genres: Advice & How To, Guidebooks, Health & Fitness, Mind Body Spirit, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+
Embracing Ageless Love: A Woman’s Guide to Loving Younger Men Without Shame or Apology by Vgdawson. Are you a confident, mature woman drawn to a younger man but worried about what others will say? Are you tired of outdated rules that say love has an expiration date? Embracing Ageless Love is an empowering, candid, and heartfelt guide for women who are ready to love boldly, break free from judgment, and explore relationships that defy the status quo. Whether you're curious, currently dating a younger man, or recovering from the fear of being seen as “too old,” this book gives you the tools, wisdom, and real-life stories to embrace your desires unapologetically. Inside, you’ll discover: Why age is only one piece of the relationship puzzle and not the most important one. How to silence shame, stop seeking permission, and honor your truth. The benefits (and challenges) of dating younger men, including...
Genres: Guidebooks, Mind Body Spirit, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
"Essence of Wellness: Unlocking the Power of Aromatherapy Oils" is your ultimate guide to the world of essential oils and their remarkable benefits. This comprehensive book demystifies the terminology and scientific data surrounding aromatherapy, making it accessible to both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts. Learn how to harness the therapeutic properties of essential oils to improve your physical health, enhance your beauty regimen, and uplift your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Discover the secrets of various botanical oils, their unique properties, and practical applications in everyday life. Whether you're looking to relieve stress, boost your mood, or treat specific ailments, this book provides the knowledge and tools you need to integrate essential oils into your holistic wellness routine.
Genres: Guidebooks, Mind Body Spirit, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Welcome to The Holiday Blues – Understanding Seasonal Loneliness. As the holiday season approaches, it can often bring a mix of emotions—joy, excitement, but also loneliness and grief. This book was written with you in mind, to provide hope, comfort, and practical ways to navigate the most challenging aspects of the holidays. Whether you're dealing with the loss of a loved one, a relationship breakup, or simply feeling the weight of seasonal loneliness, this book is your guide to rediscovering joy, kindness, and love. Through thoughtful reflection, inspiring examples, and actionable steps, each chapter invites you to embrace the holiday season as a time for growth, connection, and renewal. As we journey together through understanding loneliness, practicing acts of kindness, creating new traditions, and cultivating hope year-round, you'll discover that the holiday blues don't have to define your experience. Instead, you can turn this time into a season of healing,...






































