Healing Relationship Trauma

“It's a Beautiful Mess” paints the author's life as a canvas, marked by contrasting strokes of trauma and resilience, where every splotch of pain and dash of joy contributes to creating a profound masterpiece. Through the metaphor of life as art, the narrative delves into the author's journey from the dark hues of abuse and adversity to the brighter shades of healing and self-discovery.

Being Whole is Dr. Cassandra LeClair’s gripping story of achieving healing and wholeness following years of abuse accompanied by heart-rending secrecy and shame. Exquisitely honest - and always breathtakingly authentic and highly relatable - Dr. LeClair’s story is, ultimately, one of hope and redemption. Acknowledging that we all endure periods of stress, trauma, and crisis, Dr. LeClair urges readers to examine, acknowledge, and heal their own broken and fragmented pieces - using their voice in the way that best resonates with them.

Cuando mira a su alrededor, y observa a toda esa gente felizmente enamorada y cantando poemas sobre las maravillas del amor. Y entonces usted se confunde por qué no es capaz de sentir nada en esas líneas. Todo lo que siente es un abismo en su estómago, una sensación de miedo y de estar siempre al límite, pero todo lo que usted hizo fue amor, verdad? Hizo o está haciendo todo bien, sin embargo, este "amor" no parece ser mágico o no parece estar sanándolo; más bien, parece estar destruyéndolo, enloqueciéndolo, y se da cuenta de que no ha cambiado para siempre.

After suffering the tragic loss of a parent to murder, many people would seek comfort and stability from their spouse. However, for the author of this book, the opposite proved true. Instead of finding support and love in her marriage, she found herself trapped in a narcissistic relationship that only added to her trauma.