“The subconscious keeps score, you cannot ignore your way out of trauma”
God grants life, which embarks on an unknown path, comprising various stages: childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. These stages are the building blocks of life, akin to a structure made from a foundation, body, and roofing. When the foundation is weak, the entire structure’s stability is compromised—just as the early stages of life profoundly shape one’s development.
Childhood, a delicate and crucial phase, influences the entire course of an individual’s life. Infancy is like a blank sheet of paper: whatever is written, even if erased, leaves a mark indicating something was once there.
Having faced numerous challenges during childhood, author Thandeka Mtsweni is committed to educating others on the impacts of a nurturing versus traumatic upbringing. This message is particularly directed towards communities of colour. The handling of child abuse within many African societies is often far from ideal. In this book, Mtsweni shares her personal experiences as a lesson on the effects of these struggles, revealing the inner turmoil of someone who is broken and discussing the methods she used for healing. It is through sharing that others will learn and understand.
