Amerikankata Veche Ne Mulchi: A True Story of Survival, Perseverance and Resilience

ISBN-13: 9780976625018 / Bułgarski / Miękka / 2015 / 308 str.

Delicia Dawn; Elena Kyncheva; Constantine Krustev

Opis

Amerikankata veche ne mulchi: Explains there is solace in breaking our silence, a strength of spirit when sharing the truth. It all starts with change, changing from victim to survivor The author relays the message that healing doesn't mean the damage never existed, it means the damage no longer controls our lives. This book's features are truly riveting, honest, and sometimes even raw. The inclusion of the authors professional expertise as a (Qualified Mental Health Professional) also provides a educational view of many women's issues; inequality, family, divorce, abuse, finances, stalking, education, etc... The author seeks to do this by breaking her own silence giving her own personal story, seeking to raise awareness within the Bulgarian community. Raising a red flag about how damaging, traumatic, and above all how hidden domestic abuse can be. She recounts key episodes of abuse, including sexual assaults, and the subtle and not so subtle tactics used against her. Explaining the careful plans she made and executed in her many attempts to escape the abuse. Eventually getting out on her own she starts to build a new life with her children, while still having to deal with post-separation abuse and stalking. Now, being a (Q.M.H.P), she gives the details of the psychological consequences of the cycle of abuse such as; Post traumatic stress (P.T.S.D) and depression. Also, addressing how heartbreaking the cycle of abuse can be on a family without support. Included throughout the book are a selections of Bible passages that are placed perfectly throughout the book that are relevant to domestic abuse, which provides optimism to those that seek hope. Finally, promoting the need for advocates. Declaring that we need to ''be there'' for those experiencing abuse, and that advocates really do make a difference. Especially about how women transcend the expectations, burdens, and limitations put upon them socially and psychologically when given the opportunities.