Scared Selfless: My Journey from Abuse and Madness to Surviving and Thriving Relié – 21 mars 2017

A must read for any begining therapst and definitly for any survivors of severe abuse. I am a therapist as well as a survivor whose had lots of therapy...its a must read. I found it really encouraging and loved the way she defines a good therapist as well as describing the not so good ones out there. I agree with Michelle and we all have to stand tall and tell our secrets so that society finally gets the message that this problem is more common that anyone wants to admit. The "Me Too" movement and "Times Up" are surely helping with this process. Society is as sick as its secrets and god knows... there are lots of victims who out of fear, still hold onto thier secrets.

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Incredibly powerful, inspiring and moving

Commenté au Royaume-Uni le 20 août 2017

I am about to start my final year of training to become a person-centred therapist and this book came recommended. I read this book in two days and couldn't put it down. Though hard to read in places I agree wholeheartedly that in order to truly try and understand the devastating effects of severe childhood trauma on a person we need to try and see their world as they have, no matter how upsetting that might be. I am still very new to working with clients who have been victim's of childhood sexual abuse and my goal as a trainee therapist is to provide them with the therapeutic conditions to facilitate healing. Fortunately, I have been blessed with relationships that have provided me empathy. Unconditional positive regard
And genuineness so these values are at the very core of my heart. Reading how Leah helped Michelle to heal had me in tears (good tears) but Michelle has also furthered my knowledge about DID and the effects of trauma as well as a basic understanding about the mind of a paedophile. Knowledge that will undoubtedly aid in my development as a therapist. I'm very grateful to and honoured to have read her journey and hope it allows therapists and victim's to see there is light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Michelle you are truly a remarkable, courageous and inspiring example of a survivor. Thank you.

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LIFE CHANGING

Commenté en Australie le 2 avril 2017

Finished this book in 2 days. I have never been so intrigued to read.
It's amazing how she overcome every single situation that was given to her.
One of the best books I have read so far!

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Ann Drake

Awesome read!!

Commenté au Canada le 17 septembre 2017

As a therapist and survivor who has suffered greatly, I found this book to be not only easy to read but also encouraging me to stand tall. All the important theory is there but in easy to read format. I just could not put it down!!

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Ms. M. Rooney

And They Said You Cannot Thrive After The Damage of Child Abuse, YES YOU CAN

Commenté au Royaume-Uni le 24 avril 2017

Excellent book on the very complicated subject of sexual child abuse and torture in childhood. Not sensationalized at any level it really brought home many of the problems that people are left with if they are exposed to this heinous crime. Michelle's honesty throughout was like a breath of fresh air and the editing of the book meant that the whole subject was put in very laymans terms. We need to know about this sub culture that unfortunately is at epidemic level in Britain and in every walk of society here. It destroys children and families lives and "pedophilia in Britain is covertly woven into the fabric of our society" said by Prime Minister, Teresa May, although she acknowledges this, she has done very little to stop it. Would highly recommend this book if you have an interest in this subject, well done Michelle...

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