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  • From Surviving to Thriving
  • Written by: Pete Walker
  • Narrated by: Paul Brion
  • Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (217 ratings)

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Publisher's Summary

The causes of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder range from severe neglect to monstrous abuse. Many survivors grew up in houses that were not homes - in families that were as loveless as orphanages and sometimes as dangerous. If you felt unwanted, unliked, rejected, hated, and/or despised for a lengthy portion of your childhood, trauma may be deeply engrained in your mind, soul, and body.

This book is a practical guide to recovering from lingering childhood trauma. It is copiously illustrated with examples of the author's and his clients' journeys of recovering. It is a comprehensive self-help guide for working through the toxic legacy of the past and for achieving a rich and fulfilling life.

©2014 Pete Walker (P)2018 Tantor

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Extremely helpful

As a person that has struggled with CPTSD recovery for a very long time. I wish I had of read this book sooner. I couldn't say enough good things about it!

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A True Game-Changer!

If you or someone you know suffers from C-PTSD, this book will catapult you/them into healing. I'd recommend this book without hesitation. It has saved me.

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Perfect Resource!

This book covers and addresses, in a single book, ideas and experiences many others leave out. It’s logical progression helps with understanding and making connections to self. At 50, I have often felt lost. Despite being a psychology major, the complexities of my trauma have eluded me. This book has led me to have many “aha” moments. It’s also allowed me to reflect on my life and make necessary paradigm shifts in order to continue my healing work.

I highly recommend this book for anyone seeking to understand themselves, their trauma, and CPTSD. This book won’t cover everything in depth and the author doesn’t offer a diagnosis. You will still require professional help to work through existing trauma. You may need to find other resources if you would like more in depth coverage of any one topic. However, this book is a helpful starting point for a deeper understanding of one’s trauma experiences. It’s a fabulous book!

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Great Read! Worth every bit of my time!

Book for therapy and therapists. Some therapists need to read this. Thank you for this

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So relatable

I loved this book so much that I also bought a paper copy of it so I can go back through it and highlight the key points that will help me on my hard days.
I will bought for all these years that I was crazy, a psycho and all the other things my abuser used to tell me. This book helped me learn and understand why I am the way I am and that there is nothing wrong with me. I am coping with CPTSD and learning that it is not my fault.

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Amazing

This is absolutely the most helpful book I have ever read. I am so grateful to the author for such a comprehensive and compassionate book.

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a needed perspective

Easy and conversational style made complex subject matter simple to understand while being an engaging listen. Gave me a perspective on my depression and catastrophic anxiety that is already more helpful than any other read, or even years of therapy in some cases. I strongly recommend this book if you feel like you had a rough childhood and struggle with your mental/emotional/social wellness.

My many thanks to the author for the gifts of wellness his perspective has given me already, gifts I feel are precious but only seeds that will grow, and grow me in turn.

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THE book for CPTSD

This book is heavy and not for the faint of heart, but it’s the best book I’ve read (out of many) so far to explain what CPTSD is and how to live with it and how to potentially heal from it. I’m left with a sense of empowerment and measured optimism, which I appreciate.

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ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS EVER FOR CPTSD

This book is truly an eye-opener in the aspects of C-PTSD, everything is detailed and easy to digest. I have learned a lot about my trauma, and how to deal with it. I will be looking at this book for many years in my attempts to subdue my inner and outer critics.
Bless this man and his research

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Amazing

Full of great tools. A must have companion to you healing journey. I will relisten and get a paper copy for me and loved ones.

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