Dissolving the Anchor: Untethering Dysphoria and Self-Doubt to Create an Empowered Life

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  • "Hailima had me hooked from Page 1. I was captivated immediately by her story and her message. Thank you for sharing the important messages in this book about learning how to dissolve the anchor(s) in our lives that are holding us back from TRULY living the life we are meant to live."

    - Tiffany Vaughan, host of Hard Beautiful Journey

  • “This book should be used by anyone wishing to reconnect with their past and invent a new future. Informative and beautifully written and illustrated, this book should be considered for use in Group counseling where participants learn how to rewrite old scripts and practice new ways of healing.”

    - Mary Rogers, PhD, University of South Dakota

  • “Dissolving the Anchor is inspiring, honest, and refreshing...I hope that many people get the opportunity to absorb the message and experience the transformative connections.”

    – Ashley R. Powe, Division of Wellness and Prevention Director, Tanana Chiefs Conference

  • “Such an incredibly insightful and relatable read coming from someone who has been in the ‘trenches’ of mental health struggles. It is a topic not easy to discuss, yet Hailima helped show me that it's OK to talk about it by telling her own story, sharing her struggles, providing helpful tools and a path to healing, and teaching me how to better manage the bad days, but also remember to celebrate the good…This book is so inspirational.”

    - Joe R

  • “The book doesn’t sugarcoat pain. Instead, it gives practical ways to manage it… She’s clear that healing is messy and ongoing – but worth it…It’s a reminder that your past doesn’t define your future. And it’s a call to action: face what hurts, rewrite your story, and reclaim your life.”

    - Mike Searles, Old Man Mentor

  • “This book provides a fresh perspective on creating a life you love, rather than simply surviving, and how we can develop resilience in the short-term and long-term. Hailima is a gifted storyteller.”

    - Valerie Moses, Wellness & Wanderlust

  • “Such an empowering, relatable, helpful book!”

    – Trinka Kay

  • “This book, oh my goodness, it’s amazing… I feel this book should be in every school, library… I was blown away. This is a mixed-media book. It draws you in. You can’t put it down.”

    - Holley Kelley

  • “OH MY GOODNESS!!! SO EXCELLENT!!! INSIGHTFUL.”

    – Al Mosely

  • "It’s filled with different tools for different challenges. Whatever it is you're facing — depression, stress, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, low mood, lack of confidence, grief or self-criticism — you will find ideas and ways for processing how you're feeling, getting new perspective and strategies to help you cope. This is an excellent book. Highly recommended it to all."

    -Lynell Antione Board

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“HEAL MY WOUNDS AND LET MY FADING SCARS BE STORIES OF MY TRIUMPHS…”

Dissolving the Anchor is a compelling exploration of resilience and personal growth, packed with intensity and inspiration. Hailima Yates offers a relatable memoir and self-empowerment guide that speaks directly to the soul seeking self-acceptance, healthy relationships, and purpose.

Through vivid storytelling, expressive poetry, and evocative artwork, Yates navigates the depths of self-esteem and identity struggles, societal pressures, and the internal battle against self-sabotage, depression, and suicidal ideation. With courage and vulnerability, she invites readers on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, urging them to embrace their worth and live authentically for a more fulfilling life.

 IN DISSOLVING THE ANCHOR, YATES GUIDES YOU TO:

  • Understand how to liberate yourself from the grip of a painful past.

  • Be mindful of beliefs that shape subconscious behaviors and unconscious actions.

  • Embrace authenticity instead of conforming to social norms to avoid judgment, criticism, or rejection.

  • Shift from reacting to life to making intentional choices aligned with desired outcomes.

  • Seek sustainable fulfillment without relying on temporary highs.

Read Dissolving the Anchor to release yourself from the anchor holding you back from fulfillment so you can be free to have a healthy sense of worth and live life on your own terms.