Two damaged parents
A chance to break the cycle.
Will she trigger old patterns or create something new and beautiful?
Shauna Spellman never felt wanted. Born into a family where mental illness and alcoholism raged unchecked, the lonely young woman thought escaping to college could hold the key to joy. But when the pain and anguish refused to dissipate, she feared her agony could only be ended by death.
Still clinging defiantly to the idea of finding freedom, Shauna sought an alternate solution to suicide at UCLA’s student health center. And as she and her therapist worked through generations of hurt, her life finally started to feel like her own.
Would her strength and love unlock the door to a brighter future?
In this emotionally rich memoir, Shauna Spellman unravels the vicious wounds caused by a dysfunctional family and reveals how even the worst childhoods can spawn a wonderful existence. And her insights into coping with trauma and embracing compassion will take readers on a fascinating journey from the depths of despair to a triumphant exploration of empathy and hope.
It Begins With Me is a heart-wrenching autobiography. If you like people who lead by example, stories that make you cry, and positive endings, then you’ll be moved by Shauna Spellman’s path to serenity.
Buy It Begins With Me to take the first step today!