My manuscript involves the ability to trust one's own powers of discernment, to develop a sense of independence, to hone an inner strength that will carry one through any period of stress with grace, logic, and commonsense. In turn, that trust in one's own judgement will produce a sense of peace that will be sustainable, even in times of turmoil in the outside world. This is a tale of trauma but at the same time shows ways of avoiding the inevitable harms that that trauma can cause. Childhood trauma always affects but people still can have control to those effects in a positive way.
I have been an RN for 46 years. Having been in a caring profession has remained part of me and my character. I have a need to continue to help people. This need is augmented by my years of childhood trauma. With passing years I've developed my sense of self-awareness and continue to be fascinated by the psychology of behavior. I hope to show people and perhaps spark a fascination and wonderment for why people do the things that they do in action and speech.
There are times for silence and there are times for speaking. Strategic use of both show respect and maturity.
Addictions and self-abuse do not have to be the product of the tragedy of youth. I'd like to show people that they have the strength within themselves for growth as opposed to destruction.
My book is written for anyone who, or is close to someone who seeks help with any kind of trauma. Anyone who is looking for encouragement to become more self-aware. Anyone who thinks that the desire for companionship may show a lack of independence. Anyone who cannot think for themselves or lacks trust in their own judgement and powers of discernment.
Any parent with a child who is slipping, stepping off the track in any way. Any parent who's role it is to worry about their child.
I wrote the book with the help of text, pictures, poetry, prose, quotes, and even a friend's Celebration of Life tribute. Part One shows why I cannot as an adult own one of my dad's beautifully crafted rocking chairs that I spent many hours in the workshop watching him make. Part Two shows the many ways I'm hoping to let go and come to peace with that