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Intimacy, whether shared coffee with a friend and great conversation, or lying close to a lover, skin to skin is one of life's joys. After trauma, however, relationships may become tense because of the fears of the survivor, or his or her partner. This practical guide to removing the obstacles to fulfilling love, affectionate relationships and great sex after experiencing harm looks at sex and sexuality, PTSS, overcoming trauma, creating happiness, and tussling with forgiveness. Case studies drawn from three decades of trauma counseling are used as well as the latest research into the brain,...

A young girl weaves her way through childhood and adolescence seeking to become an independent woman while enduring an alcoholic father and a determined, yet uneducated mother. Does she choose to follow the boy-crazed examples of older sisters or pioneer a trail toward furthering her education? Submerging herself in books, she creates a mental refuge from the poverty and conflict in her home. Experiencing cohesiveness and love while suffering tense episodes of abuse, she vacillates between fighting for her individuality and succumbing to the pressures of what is familiar.