You're going to be okay : 16 lessons on healing after trauma

"A hopeful and approachable book written by the creator of @HealingFromPTSD, the largest trauma healing community on Instagram, in which each chapter is inspired by the top-performing posts from the page. In each chapter of You're Going to Be Okay, author Madeline Popelka shares an insight that she gained along her healing journey that shifted her perspective, brought her comfort, reduced her shame, or helped her feel less alone. She weaves in her own personal stories throughout the book, providing readers with the encouragement to keep going so survivors can feel whole again after trauma has turned their world upside down. Readers will find help to release their shame and self-blame as Madeline shows that their experiences are valid, that they aren't "crazy," and that their trauma wasn't their fault--that it's never the victim's fault. They will learn why an experience that doesn't seem "that bad" can still have a profound effect, and that no matter how "small" their trauma may seem they deserve to heal. Many survivors feel like they've lost themselves to trauma, and it can seem impossible to find the upside of an experience that's so devastating. You're Going to Be Okay offers ways to heal that can help them find themselves, and even become improved versions of themselves. This empowering book encourages survivors to share their stories to help others feel less alone, once they're ready and able to, and reminds them that healing is a lifelong journey, and while it can be messy and uncomfortable, there are gifts to be found along the way." -- Provided by publisher A hopeful and approachable book written by the creator of @HealingFromPTSD, delivering 16 powerful lessons on healing from trauma. Madeline Popelka is a trauma survivor who knows first-hand how some survivors can feel like they've lost themselves to trauma, and that it might seem impossible to find the upside of a devastating experience. After Madeline was diagnosed with PTSD and began to heal, she felt a need to create a space where other trauma survivors wouldnt feel so isolated. She then founded @HealingFromPTSD, which has grown into the largest trauma healing community on Instagram. In this hopeful and empowering book, there are 16 chapters, each reflecting a lesson or insight that Madeline gained along her healing journey. Among them: Trauma Doesnt Have an Expiration Date Your Emotions Are Your Allies You Werent Meant to Heal Alone Hold Space for the Goodness Embrace the Ongoing Process Writes Madeline, Im sharing the 16 key lessons I learned that I wish I knew sooner, and the insights I gained that shifted my perspective and reduced my shame, with the hopes that itll do the same for you. Im sharing what I needed to hear when I didnt get the encouragement I wanted from my friends, family, or therapist. Im sharing the thoughts that brought me comfort and peace when I was feeling isolated, and I hope that by sharing my story, you feel less alone and are inspired to take your healing into your own hands. In You're Going to Be Okay, youll learn that healing is a lifelong journey, and while it can be messy and uncomfortable, there are gifts to be found along the way. In each chapter of You're Going to Be Okay, author Madeline Popelka shares an insight that she gained along her healing journey that shifted her perspective, brought her comfort, reduced her shame, or helped her feel less alone. She weaves in her own personal stories throughout the book, providing readers with the encouragement to keep going so survivors can feel whole again after trauma has turned their world upside down. Readers will find help to release their shame and self-blame as Madeline shows that their experiences are valid, that they aren't "crazy," and that their trauma wasn't their fault—that it's never the victim's fault. They will learn why an experience that doesn't seem "that bad" can still have a profound effect, and that no matter how "small" their trauma may seem they deserve to heal. Many survivors feel like they've lost themselves to trauma, and it can seem impossible to find the upside of an experience that's so devastating. You're Going to Be Okay offers ways to heal that can help them find themselves, and even become improved versions of themselves. This empowering book encourages survivors to share their stories to help others feel less alone, once they're ready and able to, and reminds them that healing is a lifelong journey, and while it can be messy and uncomfortable, there are gifts to be found along the way. This audio product contains a PDF with supporting material, and the PDF is available to download. "Madeline Popelka is a trauma survivor who knows first-hand how some survivors can feel like they've lost themselves to trauma, and that it might seem impossible to find the upside of a devastating experience. After Madeline was diagnosed with PTSD and began to heal, she felt a need to create a space where other trauma survivors wouldn't feel so isolated. She then founded @HealingFromPTSD, which has grown into the largest trauma healing community on Instagram. In this hopeful and empowering book, there are 16 chapters, each reflecting a lesson or insight that Madeline gained along her healing journey"--Provvided by publisher