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Trauma to Triumph: Lessons Learned Along The Way by [Sandra Cooper]

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Sandra Cooper, RN, LPCMH

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Join Sandra as she invites you to see your life as an invitation to grow, and ultimately flourish. She authors this book so that others may find hope in hopeless times, healing from trauma and unresolved issues, and the courage to reclaim their lives. All are welcome. No one is excluded from this journey of love to which we are all invited.

Sandra Cooper has been writing and lamenting her life in journals from the time she was in the eighth grade. Feeling "different" she was unable to connect to or accept the expected and traditional roles that were only beginning to be challenged during her childhood years. Sandra documents the ups and downs that constitute any life. She shares stories of alcohol abuse, the destructive relationships which were an offshoot of her poor self-worth, and the anger that drove her to change the direction of her life.

This book describes the lessons Sandra learned while trying to navigate her life outside the boundaries defined by others. Hurt and angry, Sandra challenges the status quo again and again. Stepping into her fears and facing her isolation, she discovers that living a life of freedom means taking the narrow road into and beyond herself.

Sandra is an introspective soul, able to read between the lines of her life. As she begins to reclaim that life, weeding out what others expected her to be versus who she actually was, she realizes that life was inviting her to heal and to grow. She accepted that invitation, learning the lessons set before her. Doing so allowed her to leave the chaos behind to live the life she wanted.

Sandra's faith in the unseen led her to discover radical self-love and self-acceptance as the means to peace and contentment.

It is along this road that Sandra discovers her own gifts and abilities. She hangs up her RN hat to become a licensed professional counselor. In this role, she is her most authentic self. It is there that she finds meaning for her experiences; the lessons learned invaluable as she assists others to discover their best self.

Sandra writes with honesty, acknowledging her dark side and asking the questions others are afraid to ask. She invites us to consider spirituality and mysticism as part and parcel of who we are. She steps away from religion, embracing her new understanding of spirituality.

Sandra's understanding of her own life experiences is a template for understanding our own.

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December 17, 2020
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ASIN : B08QZSP84S
Publication date : December 17, 2020
Language : English
File size : 1469 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
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Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 183 pages
Lending : Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #683,094 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #13,809 in Counseling & Psychology
- #17,868 in Self-Help (Kindle Store)
- #32,399 in Psychology & Counseling

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Shirley A. Hoffman

Vulnerable and Heroic writing

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2021

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Sandra Cooper captures everything, emotions, fears, challenges, tears, that so many of us felt as we grew up in the not so wealthy big Catholic family.
An insightful reflection that has helped me understand more about myself as I read her story.
I also came to learnings as she transitioned through child to adult and navigated our male dominated world whether military, sports, business, or relationships.
A truly courageous journey, booth physically and emotionally and it times it helped me understand that spiritual doesn't necessarily have to be only religious.

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DianeLMT

LIFE is a journey. You learn lessons along the way and end up where you should be.

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021

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I really enjoyed the author's conversational style of writing. I was very interested to see where her courage and determination to live her own life would lead her. It lead to a life of love. We all can honor that. Read her story

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Lori E

Compelling, honest and thought provoking read!

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2021

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It's a courageous personal account of the Author's life's experiences and journals. The book shows how she has a willingness to dive deep into her emotional and painful past that had been unconsciously affecting her own psyche and personal relationships throughout her life. It's a book about growth, healing and what it truly means to love oneself. Read this book carefully and methodically. There is so much wisdom and insight intertwined amongst the Author's words and stories. Highly Recommend.

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Amazon Customer

Relevant for our time

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2021

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Ms. Cooper brings clarity to the (often) invisible damage that is inflicted when a child doesn't get the nurturing that is so vital to the development of self worth, as well as to the damage inflicted when a person or class of people are deemed less worthy, and subsequently treated as such. Time and again, she courageously asks herself difficult questions and faces the reality of her life experiences in order to mine the lessons that will lead to triumph. Her book illustrates the value of persistence in self development and the priceless gift of that journey.

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Diane E. Massey

Relatable, Relevant, Felt like she was reading my mind at times

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2021

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Everyone's experiences are their own, however, so many of the feelings, beliefs, reactions Sandy expresses are all so familiar and applicable to my own experiences. She writes openly, honestly, with the hope that her journey will help you better understand your own. I realized I wasn't the only one experiencing similar thoughts, feeling, and beliefs. This book is a great example of how to keep going and even though we're not perfect, we can embrace who we are and accept ourselves. Thank you for sharing your stories in such a real, down to earth way.

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stephen rossi

Finding the Road forward

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021

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Reading about Ms. Cooper’s personal journey of processing, surviving and moving forward after traumatic experiences reminds us all that there isn’t one simple finite path. It’s a meandering road that benefits both from guidance and self exploration, trust and the willingness to take risks and requires faith and perseverance. Thank you, Ms. Cooper, for taking us along on your honest and open journey.

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Heather-Idaho

Buy this book!

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021

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A well-written, relatable book that thoughtfully walks through the struggles that so many women have experienced. Her courage and determination are a beacon for all generations of readers. A must-read that you won't be able to put down!

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Amazon Customer

Couldn't put it down!

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2021

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Excellent read!! It's a book you'll continually refer back to, and even re-read from start to finish.