Real victimization exists, and Diane Russell Chrestman does not minimize that truth. But in this candid reflection, she explores what can happen when suffering becomes an identity. Using lived experience, ACE awareness, and Internal Family Systems language, she examines the victim role as a protector, the relief it can offer, and the courage it takes to build a life beyond the worst things that happened to us.

Difficult people do not cause relapse - but they can create the emotional state that makes escape feel tempting. John Makohen, CASC, RCP, gives readers a clear, practical plan to stay calm, set boundaries, and protect recovery in real-world situations.

Anger inherited from trauma can destroy relationships — or become healing. 10 practical tools to help manage your anger.