Make Sense of Your Story: Why Engaging Your Past with Kindness Changes Everything

ISBN: 1540903753    EAN: 9781540903754Publisher: Baker Books    US SRP: $22.99 US Binding: PaperbackPub Date: March 04, 2025Young, Adam (Author) Looking back at painful stories from the past seems counterproductive, especially when it appears unrelated to our present lives. But what if exploring our past stories can help us make sense of where we are now and begin to imagine who we would like to become? Rather than ignoring, suppressing, or running from our past hurts, looking at our stories of heartache and how they have shaped us helps make sense of who we are now and points the way to freedom and meaningful change. In Make Sense of Your Story, trauma therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Adam Young helps you explore your personal story so you can understand how your experiences have shaped your brain--which, in turn, allows you to understand why your present day-to-day life looks and feels the way it does. He shows you how to confront and process the story of your family of