The Trauma We Don't Talk About
Tools for Living and Life-Changing Stories of Preservation, Healing, Love and Advocacy of the SELF, Volume 1
by Ana Mael
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Pub Date Mar 22 2023 | Archive Date Sep 30 2023
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Description
The book is written for trauma survivors and it speaks in limbic language ( meaning : simple, direct but not shallow) so survival brain can get it. If you are not trauma survivor, content can be unnerving, please read bellow.
You are not alone in your trauma. We all share it.
Discover the hidden truths about trauma, healing and self-discovery in "The Trauma We Don't Talk About" series.
This relatable and life-changing collection of 197 reflections on experiencing trauma includes facts, true stories, satirical tales of coping, and poems about mental health that will leave you feeling validated and empowered.
Written by a therapist with lived knowledge of PTSD, this first book in the series provides a powerful and insightful exploration of trauma faced by victimized, marginalized and othered groups including individual people who just do not fit into mainstream culture.
If mental health advocacy is important to you, I invite you to read, review, and share these essays. However, please keep in mind that topics, which include narcissistic abuse, sexual abuse, wars, displacements, abuse of power, life of immigrants, discrimination, and othering, will cause DISCOMFORT and may not be yet for you. If you're not ready to engage with these subjects, please take care of yourself and do not apply for review.
The voices and experiences of marginalized individuals facing trauma are often left out of mainstream discussions and bookstores, making this book an important addition to any platform seeking to support all voices and promote greater understanding and inclusivity.
Ana Mael's intimate self-help memoir can help you embark on your trauma healing and self-improvement journey.
What will you discover?
1. You Are Not Alone: Discover solace in the shared experience of trauma.
2. 197 Essays: Will leave you feeling validated and empowered.
3. Source for Self Development: Bring relevant essay to your therapist, start conversation
4. Tools for Living: Embark on a journey towards self-development and healing.
What is Inside?
Chapter 1. Trauma Mind
You Are Not Going Crazy. Sanity Amidst the Chaos: Understanding the Normalcy of Trauma's Impact on the Mind.
Chapter 2. Isolation and The Lost Self
Navigating the Storm: Understanding the Normalcy of Feeling Lost, Disconnected and Controlled by PTSD.
Chapter 3. Trauma Insights
Uncover the Hidden Reality: Delving into the Truths and Facts about PTSD and Trauma.
Chapter 4. Self Advocacy and Truth in Cynicism
Surviving Trauma: A Journey of Cynics and Skeptics. Tools to Speak Up and Empower Yourself.
Chapter 5. Oppression and Abuse of Power
Exposing the Injustices: A Deep Dive into the Insights of Oppression and Abuse of Power Through Lived, Collective and Ancestral Trauma.
Chapter 6. Trauma Body
Reclaiming Your Trauma Body: Honoring Your Body's Journey and Connecting Back to Your True Self.
Chapter 7. Still, Yet Possible
The Wisdom Within: Harnessing the Power of the Human Body to Heal and Thrive Beyond Trauma.
A Note From the Publisher
I am a therapist for PTSD and trauma recovery. I am not a writer and getting a book "out there" is not my strength.
My strength is helping people face, hold and heal from trauma, and bringing back their agency, dignity and SELF.
That's why I urge you to be an advocate for mental health by promoting and sharing books like "The Trauma We Don't Talk About".
This book began as a journal in which I recorded personal experiences and thoughts as I worked through my own healing process and continued, later on, to help many in trauma recovery in my therapy office.
It is based on real-life experiences of regular people, who are living with trauma on a day-to-day basis.
These essays are designed to evoke empathy, understanding,
and also discomfort by challenging individuals and communities to reflect on their own trauma histories while also pursuing positive action to break the silence surrounding mental health and honest discussions of pain, as I did by reliving my trauma truth.
You and your voice can also make a difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health issues. Whether it's through sharing, tagging, reviewing your support can be a platform that speaks to the importance of breaking down mental health stigmas.
However, please keep in mind that topics, which include abuse, neglect, wars, poverty, displacements, abuse of power, life of immigrants, discrimination, and othering, may not be yet for you. If you're not ready to engage with these subjects yet, please take care of yourself and do not apply for review.
In today's mental health crisis, your support can make a huge difference and help lift the shame about how we feel when we live life with PTSD and trauma.
Much care,
Ana Mael
My strength is helping people face, hold and heal from trauma, and bringing back their agency, dignity and SELF.
That's why I urge you to be an advocate for mental health by promoting and sharing books like "The Trauma We Don't Talk About".
This book began as a journal in which I recorded personal experiences and thoughts as I worked through my own healing process and continued, later on, to help many in trauma recovery in my therapy office.
It is based on real-life experiences of regular people, who are living with trauma on a day-to-day basis.
These essays are designed to evoke empathy, understanding,
and also discomfort by challenging individuals and communities to reflect on their own trauma histories while also pursuing positive action to break the silence surrounding mental health and honest discussions of pain, as I did by reliving my trauma truth.
You and your voice can also make a difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health issues. Whether it's through sharing, tagging, reviewing your support can be a platform that speaks to the importance of breaking down mental health stigmas.
However, please keep in mind that topics, which include abuse, neglect, wars, poverty, displacements, abuse of power, life of immigrants, discrimination, and othering, may not be yet for you. If you're not ready to engage with these subjects yet, please take care of yourself and do not apply for review.
In today's mental health crisis, your support can make a huge difference and help lift the shame about how we feel when we live life with PTSD and trauma.
Much care,
Ana Mael
Advance Praise
"This book is a must-read for anyone looking to find solace, healing, and self-compassion on the road to trauma recovery."
"This book is for the silent and invisible victims of discrimination, violence, social stigma, and assault. Sometimes they are abused by bullies and predators or exploited and mistreated by caregivers, family, neighbors, friends, acquaintances, and professionals.
The marginalized are very skilled in keeping a low profile. They have been repeatedly hurt, and aware of the stereotypes applied to their group. They are all around us, right in our community, on the job, or residing in our own homes. They are our children, siblings, relatives, co-workers, neighbors, partners, CEO's, teachers, and cool "celebrities".
Everyone you know has a marginalized person within your network suffering in silence.
"The Trauma We Don't Talk About" is advocating for those voices and urge you to be an advocate and start talking about.
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| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781738831807 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
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