The Most Comprehensive Trauma Book in the Market
A Systemic Approach to Understanding and Healing Trauma Disorders
Acknowledgments
The Blank Page
There's a blank page in my first book that haunts me – the missing acknowledgements. No excuses, just a sincere desire to mend this oversight by expressing the gratitude that has been inside me all this time.
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I believe in the interconnectedness of things, and this book wouldn't exist without the countless threads of experience and people woven into its very fabric. To all of you, a heartfelt thank you!
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But few threads stand out, shimmering with their invaluable contribution.
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Rosemary Masters: A Paradigm Shift
When I first embarked on the path of trauma studies, it was the brilliant Rosemary Masters who illuminated the path. She unveiled the intricate depths of the human psyche through the lens of neurobiology, and then she entrusted me to carry the torch. She allowed me to teach the classes she had once taught me, sharing her vision that had given birth to the Trauma Studies Program at the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy. Teaching, I discovered, ignited my passion, and her example motivated me research further. It was in the responsibility she bestowed upon me that my book began to take shape. Rosemary, my gratitude knows no bounds.
Daughter, Editor, Light:
Born and raised in Mexico City, English, despite years on American soil, still feels like a borrowed tongue. My accent, a melody from a different land, my syntax, sometimes stumbles. Though writing has been a lifelong passion, encouraged by early accolades for my Spanish fiction, the thought of writing a book in English felt daunting.
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Then came my daughter, my brilliant, ever-supportive daughter Fern. She nudged me towards my first English article, her editing hand a gentle guide. And when the book bloomed into being, she wasn't just my editor; she was my sounding board, a keen strategist who dissected chapters, challenged concepts, and even crafted the proposal that captivated the publisher.
This book, it's a testament to our shared journey, a journey made possible by the incredible blessing of our connection. Beyond her editorial proficiency, she wielded her sharp mind to craft the media materials that brought the book to life. In my dedication page, I called her my light. Here, I acknowledge that without her, this book would have not shined the way it has. Words fail to express the immensity of my gratitude, the pride in our partnership.
A Chorus of Appreciation
Finally, my thanks extend to the many generous souls who lent a hand along the way. A special shout-out to Johanna Dobrich, whose guidance through the labyrinth of pitching and finding publishers was invaluable.
This, then, is my ode to the collection of beautiful individuals who made Traumatization and Its Aftermath possible. May these words, woven with love and appreciation, forever shimmer on the pages of my gratitude.