Alexandra Aplin

Before I wrote this book, there were three years of pure hell for my son and I. He had always had volatile explosions, breaking furniture even when he was little, but things got way out of control. He even started to lash out on me. Having a physically violent father and an emotionally violent partner, I could not believe my son had started behaving this way. I felt like an utter failure as a parent. My son wasn't diagnosed at this point. Everyone including school principals and psychologists just blamed me for having inadequate parenting skills. That's when I turned away from the "system" and started to find my own answers. Then both of us were finally able to heal.

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A story of our journey – healing from the trauma of emotional abuse.

This book is a compilation of the many resources, holistic treatments and supportive avenues that have transformed not only my life, but that of my son. At the ages of 42 & 12, respectively, myself and my son were diagnosed with ADHD and traumatic brain injury. Before this, I had absolutely no idea what I was dealing with, our lives were fraught with pain, anger, violence, depression and constant stress. Is emotional trauma affecting your life and/or your child’s? Are you finding that the “current system” of support is just not working for you? Are you ready, willing and open to trying something completely new? Then you may just find what you are looking for amongst these pages.

My hope is that you will find something that works for you, something to bring about a more peaceful and harmonious life for yourself and your child/children.