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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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Choosing Survival

Choosing Survival

Virgili, Tammy

Paperback

Biographies GeneralAbuse

ISBN10: 1420877070
ISBN13: 9781420877076
Publisher: Authorhouse
Published: Sep 1 2005
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
I am not a psychiatrist, counselor, or therapist. I am one of the statistics; one of an estimated 60 million survivors of child sexual abuse. I broke my silence after thirty-two years of secrets and, as a result, suffered total annihilation from my family. At my darkest hour, I succumbed to major depression, was hospitalized and subsequently misdiagnosed, mistreated, and mis-medicated. I knew that I wasn't alone, yet I seemed to be the first person to filter through the health care system with a Survivor diagnosis. That's when the true need to speak out became overwhelmingly clear. Choosing Survival isn't just about surviving, it's about thriving. It is a quest for healing that takes the reader through a real-life account of disclosures and confrontations, grieving, seeking treatment, therapy, support group participation, and moving on. For any woman who is contemplating breaking silence, searching for validation, or hoping for support from family members, Choosing Survival is an eye-opening look at what it takes to stand up and be heard.

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