A Glimpse into TKGO's: Letters to Astrid

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Have you ever longed to hear the stories your ancestors never shared?

In Letters to Astrid, a heartfelt memoir written in a series of intimate letters, a mother embarks on a journey of healing and self-discovery. She grapples with the past, confronting the traumas that shaped her life and the unspoken lessons she never received. Lessons her ancestors didn't know to teach her.

But within her struggle, a powerful love emerges. Letters to Astrid is a testament to the enduring bond between mother and daughter. It's a poignant collection of hard-won wisdom, a legacy of love passed down through the written word.

More than just a memoir, Letters to Astrid is a conversation between generations. It's a reminder that even in the face of adversity, we can break the cycle of silence and create a brighter future for ourselves and those we love.

Open this book and discover:

• A mother's raw and honest account of overcoming trauma
• Timeless lessons learned, passed down in heartfelt letters
• A powerful message of hope and resilience for anyone who has ever grappled with the past

This is more than a book; it's a promise. A promise between a mother and daughter, a promise that love, even in the face of the unknown, will always endure.

"I was 39 when my daughter was born. I had an entire lifetime believing that I was too traumatized to be a good parent.  And, I didn't want to bring a child into a world of pain.  After surviving childhood sexual abuse I suffered with PTSD and anxiety reactions (triggers) that I was completely unaware and out of control of.

For most of my childhood and well into my adulthood I  had a hard time interacting positively with others.  My relationships suffered. For years, I thought I was a failure and didn't deserve my life.  I also knew I didn't want to die.

With God's support and the belief that help was somewhere, I kept learning and eventually found a solution for the way I felt inside.  I learned to use my body and brain to overcome my mind and PTSD reactions. From that moment on, things started to change when I realized I could let go of the painful thoughts and reminders I had from previous trauma.  I learned that I could keep the lesson while eliminating my body (or chemical) attachment to the trauma.  The more work I did, the more successful I became and in 2017 my daughter was born."

Letters to Astrid: A lifetime of trauma, A Mother's Prayer, is my memoire to my daughter with the lessons I have learned in this life - lessons which I've come to realize most my ancestors didn't know to teach me.