The trauma caused by childhood neglect, sexual or domestic abuse and war wreaks havoc in our bodies, says Bessel van der Kolk. He draws on 30 years of experience . . . Packed with science and human stories, the book is an intense read. . . The struggle and resilience of his patients is very moving.
Written by a survivor of mind control and ritual abuse who is also a therapist, this memoir exposes the existence and practices of organized criminal groups who abuse children, helps survivors of those abuses, and provides important information for professionals about the dissociative brain.
Jasmine May thought everything in life was going fine until, around age 40, she began to have flashbacks of extensive sexual abuse while growing up in Asia. She confronted her own inner dividedness and, eventually, her abusers. Throughout the journey, Jesus met her in the places of deepest hurt and moved her towards healing and wholeness.
In this thorough, nontechnical guide to assessment of and recovery from codependency, author Nancy Groom takes you beyond simply escaping codependency to helping you tackle the tough questions you’ll face as you emerge from destructive relationships. Men and women who are dealing with grief, anger, and feelings of shame from codependency will learn how to bond to God.