Cara Hammer

A vulnerable, moving account of what it's like to grow up in a family culture that isolates you from the rest of the world and teaches you you're worthless, shameful, and unworthy. If you or someone you love struggle with the lonely isolation feelings of C-PTSD, please read David's book and know you're not alone in this lifelong work. If you work with children, or love children and want to develop empathy for the depth and breadth of abusive childhood experiences, understanding this story is so important. The next time someone says "But she/he is still your mother/father, they love you and want what's best for you" -- slap a copy of this book in their hands and tell them to get a therapist.