Rising Forgiveness
What happens when you finally stop blaming yourself?
A deeply personal account of shame, self-forgiveness and the quiet strength it takes to rebuild a life you can be proud of.
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Karianne Mikalsen
Stories of resilience, hope & transformation
Honest, hopeful books shaped by lived experience, for anyone who needs to believe that even the hardest seasons can lead somewhere new.
The Books
Books by Karianne Mikalsen
Two personal, hope-filled books about living with mental illness, letting go of shame and finding a way forward.
Rising Resilience
Hope in Hopelessness
You are so much more than a diagnosis.
An honest story of living with mental illness, finding the right help, and discovering that gratitude can grow even in the hardest seasons.
There can be hope, even in the hardest chapters.
Karianne writes openly about shame, vulnerability and the long road back. Not to dwell in the dark, but to show that light can return.
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Rising Forgiveness
For years, shame set the rules. This is the story of what changed when Karianne began to forgive herself, and how kindness towards yourself can become the first step forward.
“I should not be such a harsh judge of myself.” From Rising Forgiveness
- Forgiveness
- Personal growth
- Hope
- Inner strength
- Moving forward
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Rising ResilienceHope in Hopelessness
An honest look at living with mental illness: the fear, the help that made a difference, and the gratitude that grew on the other side. A book for those who are struggling, and for those who want to help.
“I am not only my illness.” From Rising Resilience
- Mental health
- Resilience
- Gratitude
- Hope
- More than a diagnosis
Your next chapter
It is possible to rise again.
Sometimes all it takes is one story that makes you feel less alone. Let Karianne’s books be that story.