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  • From Surviving to Thriving
  • By: Pete Walker
  • Narrated by: Paul Brion
  • Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (185 ratings)

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Complex PTSD

By: Pete Walker
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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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Best self help book I’ve ever read

I’m so grateful I found this book. It has changed my outlook and life for the better in so many ways. Hard to put into words how much this has helped me heal...

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This book is important

This book is so important everyone should listen to it. It is life changing. Thank you.

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Worth a listen

Pete Walker delves into the traumas occurring in childhood that leaves one questioning how much of society is really suffering with CPTSD and what we can do to relieve ourselves from the pain and anguish.

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Brilliant. finally I make sense. A book everyone with PTSD needs especially someone young and going through it. great for families also.

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I have been listening and now audio is gone??????

what happened to the audio? please check and update it asap please? what an awesome book.

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I needed this book in my life!

I loved everything about this book. I will be reading this again. thank you!

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VALUABLE

This book is definitely a big stepping stone to my understanding and healing. Very well articulated and thorough.

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A really helpful easy to understand book

Understanding complex ptsd and practical advice and tools for recovery. I have read a lot of books on the topic and this was the easiest and most relatable, especially when you may not be feeling great.

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Excellent reference

While a lot of people didn't like the monotone voice, I found it beneficial to processing some of the subject matter, through my own emotional reactions to it without additional emotion from the narrator.

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necessary read

"Imagine somebody who would be very kind to you. I would be kind to you"
A must read for those seeking grieving, understanding and enlightening on their truamas. also a wonderful guide for those who are friends colleagues or family members of those with truama. relationship aspects of it are well written and this entire book is so well thought out. so warm and compassionate, no cold psychologist approach but a perfect blend between actual survivor empathizing with you and psychological analytical aspect. can read non linear which is also great. highest recommendation out of any self help books I've read ever. I recommend reading this when you have some time to process it properly and not work for a couple days if needed. lots to process. Goodluck to you all seeking answers.

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