A compelling and powerful mental health memoir of triumph in the face of adversity, set in the tropical islands of the West Indies. How do you find love when all you've known as a child is violence and abuse? How do you find your way back from the clutches of drug addiction and stop sinking deeper into a debilitating depression? How do you carry on when you finally open your heart and then lose the one you love in the most tragic of circumstances? From childhood abuse to drug addiction and bereavement, Dominique Dowdney’s poignant memoir, Stepping on the Cracks, shows there is light to be…mehr
A compelling and powerful mental health memoir of triumph in the face of adversity, set in the tropical islands of the West Indies. How do you find love when all you've known as a child is violence and abuse? How do you find your way back from the clutches of drug addiction and stop sinking deeper into a debilitating depression? How do you carry on when you finally open your heart and then lose the one you love in the most tragic of circumstances? From childhood abuse to drug addiction and bereavement, Dominique Dowdney’s poignant memoir, Stepping on the Cracks, shows there is light to be found, even in the darkest of days. Now a trained counsellor, Dominique’s fascinating story shows that it’s possible to make peace with the terrible traumas of your past. It’s an encouragement to anyone who has struggled with their mental health, and a reminder that although life may feel hopeless, it can and will get better. Dominique originally wrote her story under a pseudonym while she was still a practicing counsellor. Now she bravely shares her story using her real name.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Dominique Dowdney trained as a counsellor and holistic therapist, and is now based in the UK, having globetrotted for much of her life. As a counsellor, motivated by her life experiences, she specialized in helping with trauma and recovery, and relationship problems. Dominique originally wrote her story under a pseudonym, as she was still a practicing counsellor. Now, she is sharing her story using her real name.
Inhaltsangabe
Chapter 1 Violent Beginnings: A childhood built on fear Chapter 2 Something Snaps Inside: Fighting back Chapter 3 A Taste of Life: Freedom at last Chapter 4 A Stifled Soul: Friendships give me an entirely new perspective Chapter 5 Lost Love: For me and my father Chapter 6 "You little bitch": Our worst fight and a final escape Chapter 7 Growing Up Fast: Learning the hard way Chapter 8 Escaping the Mundane: Taking ecstasy and discovering an exciting new world Chapter 9 Feeling Restless: A need to make peace with my mother Chapter 10 Letting Go: Finding the courage to give in to my desires Chapter 11 Reality Dawns: Time to face the music Chapter 12 When One Door Closes: A fresh, new start Chapter 13 New Routines: Smoking cannabis unlocks the darkness within Chapter 14 Tying the Knot: Overcoming my demons Chapter 15 Accepting Addiction: Craving a normal family life Chapter 16 Motherhood: Attempting to rewrite my history Chapter 17 History Repeating Itself: Cannabis abuse takes its toll Chapter 18 An Ultimatum: Pushing for change with a fatal outcome Chapter 19 A Shocking New Reality: My new normal Chapter 20 Rebuilding My Life: Going back to school and finding the courage to face my past Chapter 21 The Final Exam: After several years of hard work, my fears return Chapter 22 A Proposal: Letting love in again Chapter 23 Showdown: Laying ghosts of the past to rest Chapter 24 The Perfect Day: Everything is exactly as it should be
Chapter 1 Violent Beginnings: A childhood built on fear Chapter 2 Something Snaps Inside: Fighting back Chapter 3 A Taste of Life: Freedom at last Chapter 4 A Stifled Soul: Friendships give me an entirely new perspective Chapter 5 Lost Love: For me and my father Chapter 6 "You little bitch": Our worst fight and a final escape Chapter 7 Growing Up Fast: Learning the hard way Chapter 8 Escaping the Mundane: Taking ecstasy and discovering an exciting new world Chapter 9 Feeling Restless: A need to make peace with my mother Chapter 10 Letting Go: Finding the courage to give in to my desires Chapter 11 Reality Dawns: Time to face the music Chapter 12 When One Door Closes: A fresh, new start Chapter 13 New Routines: Smoking cannabis unlocks the darkness within Chapter 14 Tying the Knot: Overcoming my demons Chapter 15 Accepting Addiction: Craving a normal family life Chapter 16 Motherhood: Attempting to rewrite my history Chapter 17 History Repeating Itself: Cannabis abuse takes its toll Chapter 18 An Ultimatum: Pushing for change with a fatal outcome Chapter 19 A Shocking New Reality: My new normal Chapter 20 Rebuilding My Life: Going back to school and finding the courage to face my past Chapter 21 The Final Exam: After several years of hard work, my fears return Chapter 22 A Proposal: Letting love in again Chapter 23 Showdown: Laying ghosts of the past to rest Chapter 24 The Perfect Day: Everything is exactly as it should be
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