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Psychologist Jessica Stern draws on her extensive research in terrorism and post‑traumatic stress disorder to guide readers through a profoundly personal narrative. She recounts her own experience as a victim of an unsolved teenage sexual assault, detailing the ways she initially repressed and dissociated the trauma. Through candid reflection, Stern examines how denial shaped her path to recovery and offers insight into the wider psychological impact of sexual violence on women. Her account blends scholarly expertise with intimate vulnerability, creating a powerful exploration of trauma, resilience, and rehabilitation.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Jessica Stern
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