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The Inescapable Self: A Memoir of Trauma and Survival

The Inescapable Self: A Memoir of Trauma and Survival


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This is my story. In The Inescapable Self: A Memoir of Trauma and Survival, I offer a raw and unflinching look at a life shaped by profound trauma and mental illness. This book is a window into experiences that are often hidden and misunderstood. It's an exploration of the depths of human suffering, but more than that, it's a testament to the stubborn, unyielding will to survive. My journey began in a childhood marked by domestic violence, neglect, and the cold reality of police intervention. I recount my time in foster care and a subsequent adoption where I faced further physical and emotional abuse. This early trauma deeply impacted my mental health, leading to years of self-harm, suicidal ideation, and multiple psychiatric hospitalisations. I delve into the silent terror of being confined and the constant struggle to find a foothold in a world that felt determined to push me under. This memoir isn't just a chronological record of what happened; it's a testament to what didn't-the hugs never given, the safety never provided. I write this not from a place of victory, but from a place of necessary resilience. It is the act of transforming my story from a record of passive suffering into an active narrative of hope and healing. By putting my words on these pages, I am reclaiming a voice that was once silenced. This book is for those who are still lost in the dark. It is a beacon of hope, a reminder that even in the deepest shadows, a light can be born and, with stubborn resolve, can continue to burn. My story is about scars and memories, yes, but ultimately, it's about the beauty that can grow from the wreckage of a past you never chose. It's a testament to the fact that healing is possible and that your very existence is proof of your strength. It's a story of my survival, for myself, and for anyone who needs to be reminded that they, too, can endure.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798266701502
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 508
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: A Memoir of Trauma and Survival
  • Width: 140 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8266701504
  • Publisher Date: 22 Sep 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 26 mm
  • Weight: 634 gr


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