Bruised Not Broken: Healing the Shame of a Troubled Childhood

Do you ever feel like no matter what you achieve, you'll never be good enough or truly worthy of love? Have you tried therapy, self-help books, and personal growth courses-yet still struggle with self-doubt and the nagging feeling that something is inherently wrong with you?

These painful feelings aren't just in your head. They're often the result of unrecognized childhood shame-a deep, internalized belief that you are somehow flawed, unworthy, or fundamentally "not enough." Shame isn't just about what happened to you; it's also about what was missing-the love, safety, or emotional validation you needed but never received.

In Bruised Not Broken, you'll discover:

• Why shame is a survival response to fear you learned as a child-not a reflection of your worth
• How shame disguises itself in adulthood, showing up as depression, anxiety, perfectionism, grandiosity, rage, or distrust
• Practical, science-backed tools from trauma experts to help you break free from toxic shame and build resilience and self-confidence
• The essential role of self-compassion in finally feeling "good enough"
• How to work with the parts of yourself still trapped in past trauma
• Real-life stories from the author and her clients, offering hope and inspiration for your own healing journey

You don't have to live under the tyranny of shame. Bruised Not Broken will help you break free from your past and step into the life you always deserved to live.