New Book Add- Hiding in the Sea From The Rain

[Danielle]

Hello this is the first of three books I'd like to get added to Goodreads

The first is: Hiding in the Sea From The Rain

* Title: Hiding in the Sea From The Rain
* Author(s) name(s): Various, including Danielle Hopkins
* ISBN (or ASIN): Unknown
* Publisher: PTSD UK
* Publication Date Year: 2024
* Publication Date Month:Unknown
* Publication Date Day:Unknown
* Page count: 250+
* Format (such as paperback, hardcover, ebook, audiobook, etc): Hardback
* Description:In the realm of trauma recovery, the power of art and words cannot be underestimated. They offer solace, empowerment, and a voice to those who have endured the ‘storms of life’.

We also know first-hand that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can make you feel helpless, alone and isolated from those around you – but having a book, filled with beautiful poetry with insightful words which lets you see that you’re not alone, is something that we felt would be so valuable in moments of despair when you’re looking for comfort from PTSD or C-PTSD.

This Poetry Anthology has been compiled from entries from those we support, by one of our supporters Helen. Helen’s inspiration stems from her own PTSD journey and her profound belief in the therapeutic power of writing, specifically poetry. Helen, who has transitioned from a career in the prison service to become a freelance graphic designer, reached out to us with an idea and offer that radiated hope and healing for people affected by PTSD or C-PTSD: compile a unique and meaningful poetry anthology. The goal was to create a body of work that not only raises awareness through the voices of those who have experienced PTSD or C-PTSD first-hand but also raises vital funds for PTSD UK.

Our poetry book titled ‘Hiding in the Sea from the Rain,’ is organised into four chapters:

The View from the Sea; focuses on the earlier moments of recovery, looking at how you feel and react to things, perhaps even while not yet knowing what the underlying reason to them might be. How it feels to be so submerged in water that you can’t feel or see the difference between the sea and the rain.
Facing the Rain; thinks about the start of the recovery journey, looking at the rain and how to move forward, recognising that every step is still progress, even if it’s just to look back at the sea and see how far you’ve come.
Surviving; reflects the part of the recovery journey where coping mechanisms are in place, and while there may still be some distance to travel, we know we’ve come a long way to make it through the rain.
Thriving; is about what it looks like to thrive, or what the poet anticipates thriving to look like in their recovery journey, it is victory, hope, perseverance, and acceptance. Understanding that more rain may come and that’s ok. Celebrating your progress and offering kindness to yourself when you need it most.
Each chapter represents a different stage in the journey of recovery, allowing readers to navigate the similar feelings and experiences of PTSD or C-PTSD, ultimately leading them toward a place of positivity, motivation, and encouragement that recovery is not only possible but worth pursuing.

The book also contains several pages at the back for you to write, doodle or scribble your own thoughts and feelings and write your own poetry!
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* Links [url] https://www.ptsduk.org/product/hitsftr/ [/url]