When Your Past is Hurting Your Present
Sue AugustinePaperback 2005-08-01
Sue Augustine, domestic violence survivor and motivational speaker, knows firsthand how painful circumstances can cripple. At the age of 17, she became trapped in an abusive marriage and endured 11 years of police sirens, doctor visits, and hospital stays before finding the courage to rebuild her self-esteem and walk away. In her new book WHEN YOUR PAST IS HURTING YOUR PRESENT, she offers proof that the past does not have to dictate the future. The revelation that each person has the power to control their emotions, habits, and behaviours was a turning point in her five year personal transformation. She cites behavioural studies that illustrate how new habits override established patterns when they are followed for three weeks. Augustine believes that reclaiming personal power begins when we refuse to blame or complain, as this forces us to take responsibility for feelings and reactions and gives us the strength to make changes. She inspires hope by stating that small steps can net big results, much like the twist of a kaleidoscope creates a whole new picture.
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Bestselling author Sue Augustine leads the reader along a clear, manageable path to reconciliation with a painful past. Relying on biblical principles and using her own heart?rending story, she points the way to a future full of hope. ?With compassion and empathy?and plenty of ?telling?on?herself? humor?she shows readers how to... Identify, release, and change how they respond to the past Overcome the ?victim? mentality Set goals for the future with passion and purpose ?Fears will be conquered and dreams renewed for those seeking to cut loose the baggage of the long ago. A must?read for anyone struggling with a difficult past that is harming their present and crippling their future.
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Sue Augustine, domestic violence survivor and motivational speaker, knows firsthand how painful circumstances can cripple. At the age of 17, she became trapped in an abusive marriage and endured 11 years of police sirens, doctor visits, and hospital stays before finding the courage to rebuild her self-esteem and walk away. In her new book WHEN YOUR PAST IS HURTING YOUR PRESENT, she offers proof that the past does not have to dictate the future. The revelation that each person has the power to control their emotions, habits, and behaviours was a turning point in her five year personal transformation. She cites behavioural studies that illustrate how new habits override established patterns when they are followed for three weeks. Augustine believes that reclaiming personal power begins when we refuse to blame or complain, as this forces us to take responsibility for feelings and reactions and gives us the strength to make changes. She inspires hope by stating that small steps can net big results, much like the twist of a kaleidoscope creates a whole new picture.
- Publisher.
Publisher Description
Bestselling author Sue Augustine leads the reader along a clear, manageable path to reconciliation with a painful past. Relying on biblical principles and using her own heart?rending story, she points the way to a future full of hope. ?With compassion and empathy?and plenty of ?telling?on?herself? humor?she shows readers how to... Identify, release, and change how they respond to the past Overcome the ?victim? mentality Set goals for the future with passion and purpose ?Fears will be conquered and dreams renewed for those seeking to cut loose the baggage of the long ago. A must?read for anyone struggling with a difficult past that is harming their present and crippling their future.