Self Unbroken

This candid and deeply personal book chronicles the author's journey of recovery from severe sadistic childhood sexual abuse, tracing the tumultuous first steps on his path toward healing and a deeper understanding of trauma.Blending psychological insight with lived experience, the author integrates theory into his personal narrative. Since the book's initial publication in 2002, many more men have come forward to share their own stories of abuse. However, this volume offers a comprehensive and detailed account of the beginning of the recovery process, making it a valuable resource for therapists, survivors of abuse, and those who support and love them. Though it details horrendous abuse, betrayal and violation, it is fundamentally a story about the resiliency of the human psyche.Warning: This book includes in-depth descriptions and discussions of sadistic child abuse. The content is presented to encourage others in their healing by providing educational and critical insights into the process of healing from childhood sexual abuse.