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Resilience in Residence
A Story of Survival, Strength, and the Pursuit of a Life Worth Living.
by
Ness Mickey
Ever looked at someone and wondered, How did they survive that? Want to know what it really takes to rebuild a life from the inside out? Resilience in Residence isn’t just Ness Mickey’s story of survival—it’s a guide for reclaiming your life and building something stronger, braver, and more aligned with who you’re meant to be. Through raw reflection, hard-won lessons, and unrelenting hope, this book offers a roadmap for anyone who has ever felt knocked down, counted out, or lost in the rubble of life’s hardships. More than a memoir, it’s a blueprint for rebuilding—not just a home, but a sense of belonging within yourself. Giving voice to the pain, strength, and quiet courage so many carry in silence, Resilience in Residence holds space for those who feel like they’re falling apart behind the scenes. Healing isn’t always polished or linear, but it is possible. And maybe that’s where the real work begins. Because change doesn’t start with the system, it starts with us. We don’t return to balance until we return to our humanity. Every shift we want to see—compassion, justice, integrity, empathy—begins with the courage to evolve ourselves. We often believe that isn’t enough, but that belief is what keeps us stuck. When we change, everything around us does too. Resilience in Residence invites you on a deeply personal, fiercely honest journey from brokenness to boldness, proof that the courage to rebuild your life is the same courage the world needs to heal. The power to rebuild has always been yours. It’s time to live what you love, and become who you were meant to be, because the world needs it.
Ness Mickey is a registered nurse, speaker, and advocate whose work bridges healthcare and human transformation. She has spent over a decade supporting people in their most vulnerable moments, both inside and outside the hospital. Through her signature REAL Success Framework, she invites others to lead with purpose, evolve through change, and live fulfilled. Her work explores the intersections of trauma, resilience, and identity, helping others understand that healing isn’t just possible—it’s powerful. She brings lived experience, clinical insight, and unapologetic truth to every word she writes. Writing has always been how Ness makes sense of the world. It began as a private outlet during some of the hardest seasons of her life, a way to process what she couldn’t yet say aloud. Over time, those pages became purpose: a way to turn pain into meaning, and vulnerability into light. Beyond her writing, Ness is passionate about caring for health in all its forms—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. She advocates for universal safety, compassion, and humanity across every system we live and work within, inspiring others to find their purpose and turn their own light outward into the world. Ness lives in Williams Lake, British Columbia, with her husband, their four dogs, two cats, and a home full of plants. Their dream home reflects everything her work stands for: healing, growth, and the peace that inspired Resilience in Residence.
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