The Story behind the Book: From Deep Within (Lewis)
Today's book back story is about Susan Lewis's book, From Deep Within.
From the author --
I studied many years in
school to become a psychologist. I participated in hours and hours of clinical
internships with close supervision before becoming qualified to take my
licensing exam in the state I resided in. So began my clinical career.
What I didn’t realize was
the horror that some of the people I was trying to help had experienced. Both
women and men who had been sexually abused by parents who had little care and
loving when they were children.
Some would never have a
pillow to lie on in a room they called their own. Others resided in a hospital
and repeatedly returned because we don’t have the facilities to house them and
the staff to help them. Some were homeless because they’re thinking was too
disorganized to find a place to stay. Many ate in food kitchens. There was no
family or table filled with plenty.
I am so touched by their
struggles I felt I wanted the world to know not only about their sorrows but
the sorrow it generated in me. I would never have answers only compassion and
an ear. But these people so crushed by mental illness continued to fight for
their survival.
I had the privilege of
trying to be helpful, watching and learning. Some trusted me, some did not.
Trust is earned and some had never felt this security.
I am forever grateful
that they told me their stories and I wanted to share them with others so we
may all be wiser.
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