THE GIFT OF PAIN

rauma Resulting from Narcissistic Abuse and Toxic Relationships - Understanding, Accepting, and Healing

This book in its second expanded edition describes the widespread impact of trauma across generations. It draws attention to the resulting problems that occur in many relationships - dramas that seem unimaginable yet unfold behind closed doors in the midst of our society. With numerous firsthand accounts from those affected, typical manipulative and abusive behaviors as well as dysfunctional relationship patterns are explained.

The book shows ways to free oneself from toxic relationships and to process trauma. It not only offers support to victims of abuse in bringing light into the darkness and finding their way back from the inner chaos of mere survival to truly living again. It is also aimed at relatives and helping professionals - in short, at anyone who wishes to engage with this increasingly urgent topic.

The book is divided into three main sections that guide the reader in a clear, informative, and at the same time candid way—from understanding, to acceptance, and ultimately to healing:

The Anatomy of Manipulation and Abuse
The Toxic Relationship
From Survival Back to Life (Trauma Healing)

I am incredibly grateful to have the support of internationally renowned Austrian artist Gottfried Helnwein for this book project, through one of his artworks, which graces the book cover ( https://www.helnwein.de/ ).

228 Seiten, Softcover, Preis € 18,99
ISBN: 9783 7583 6606 2
Veröffentlichung: 14. Mai 2024
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If you recognize yourself in one or more of these symptom patterns, this book may be of great interest to you:

Treatment-resistant depression, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, chronic anxiety, high sensitivity, frequent memory and concentration problems, recurring nightmares, a tendency toward self-harm, alcoholism and/or other addictions, asthma, autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, skin problems, bedwetting, gynecological disorders, autoimmune diseases, chronic pain conditions (e.g., fibromyalgia, Crohn’s disease, colitis), cancer.

About Me

Originally active as an international musician and sound engineer in the music industry, I have now been working for over 14 years as a mental and life coach as well as a licensed practitioner for psychotherapy (Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie) in my own practice in Munich, specializing in trauma resulting from narcissistic abuse. In addition, I support clients worldwide through online coaching.

I love what I do and live what I teach: it is my passion, expertise, and mission to support and professionally guide people through challenging moments in life. Trauma and narcissistic abuse are areas I know very well from personal experience.
Further information about me and my previous book publications can be found at (german language only): https://www.borispikula.de/boris-pikula/

The song i WROTE, sharing the same title as the book: