Complex PTSD: From Surviving To Thriving by Pete Walker (Audiobook)

A guide for recovering from childhood trauma.
©2014 Pete Walker ℗2018 Tantor
Read by Paul Brion.

Introduction - 0:00
Part I - Chapter 1 07:41
Part I - Chapter 2 45:15
Part I - Chapter 3 1:39:26
Part I - Chapter 4 2:15:23
Part II - Chapter 5 2:53:35
Part II - Chapter 6 3:26:55
Part II - Chapter 7 4:15:56
Part II - Chapter 8 4:47:37
Part II - Chapter 9 5:31:17
Part II - Chapter 10 6:18:50
Part II - Chapter 11 7:05:32
Part II - Chapter 12 8:03:40
Part II - Chapter 13 8:40:53
Part II - Chapter 14 9:38:48
Part II - Chapter 15 9:48:20
Part II - Chapter 16 9:56:04

[mojobear]

Introduction - 0:00
Part I - Chapter 1 07:41
Part I - Chapter 2 45:15
Part I - Chapter 3 1:39:26
Part I - Chapter 4 2:15:23
Part II - Chapter 5 2:53:35
Part II - Chapter 6 3:26:55
Part II - Chapter 7 4:15:56
Part II - Chapter 8 4:47:37
Part II - Chapter 9 5:31:17
Part II - Chapter 10 6:18:50
Part II - Chapter 11 7:05:32
Part II - Chapter 12 8:03:40
Part II - Chapter 13 8:40:53
Part II - Chapter 14 9:38:48
Part II - Chapter 15 9:48:20
Part II - Chapter 16 9:56:04

[jedichild]

To anyone who needs it, a big universal hug. The biggest trick anyone ever played on you is convincing you you are not divine. Under any trauma, you are whole, complete, worth every bit of love and more.

[wolflar]

I've been on this journey for two weeks now. Its hard to do this for myself. Every step feels more impossible then the last. I'm staying with it and trying to keep going.

[samstrongbear]

Distressed? Go to *Chapter 8 @ **4:47:37** 13 Strategies to Reduce CPTSD Fear & Stress:*
1- Say, "I am having a flashback"
2- I feel afraid but I am not in danger I am in the present
3- Remind yourself of the RIGHT to need and have boundaries
4- Speak reassuringly to the INNER CHILD
5- Deconstruct "eternity thinking" (this too, shall pass - new possibilities exist)
6- Remind self.. you are in an adult body with allies skills of adult that you never had as a child
7- Ease back into your body
.... a) Ask body to relax... muscle groups (tight muscles tells brain "Danger!"
.... b) Breathe deep and slowly (holding breath / shallow breath signals "Danger!", too.
.... c) Slow down
.... d) Find safe place to unwind and soothe yourself, take a nap, etc.
.... e) Feel the fear in your body without reacting to it
8- Resist inner critic drasticizing and catastrophizing
9- Allow self to grieve... release fear abandonment validate and soothe self/child
10- Cultivate safe relationships; seek support; take time alone w you need it
11- Learn to identify triggers to flashbacks avoid triggering ppl, places - practice these steps
12- Figure out what you are flashing backs to.. unmet needs, etc.
13- Be patient w slow, gradual and progressive recovery process; no beat ups for flashbacks


*PRINTABLE LIST* with full explanations:

[robbiepeterh]

The passage at 1:30:00 about stretching is so key for me. In fact, personally speaking, stretching has been the foundation to my recovery because it relaxes the body and all else follows on from that. My thoughts, emotions, moods, breathing and relationships all improved in direct correlation to the increasingly relaxed body I live in. Stretching has been the gateway for me.

[smilinkylen]

38 and just realized all this at about age 35. Been a hell of a ride since then. The past comes up in waves and just crushes me for a day or two.... then viola... its gone. Thank you for this book.

[littleprincesssth]

I'm from Hungary and there is no any materials in this case here. So, many thanks for this audiobook which can help me to handle my problems. ❤️

[sunrayrosin]

I’m 53 and I have always thought of myself as damaged goods. I have been through it. I also have always seen myself as a hero. My heart is still broken and sometimes all I can do is tell myself how strong I am and kindness towards myself is something I need to cultivate each and every moment of everyday.

[kevingonzalez-james]

I’m seeing a lot of older folks here that are still hurting and have found some comfort with this book. I’m 22 and this makes me realize these traumatic experiences from childhood will be a life long process to recover from. I will probably never fully get over it, but can remedy and live with like many here are attempting to do with this book. We’re all survivors y’all, I would give out a hug to y’all if I could, but positive thoughts and prayers are being sent to all in this comment section. I see you all in me and me in you. Love you all and please, take care of yourself.

[jed]

My brain has gone from being my own worst enemy, almost all the time, to being very reliably on my side. A psyche that is fairly consistently user friendly. - Pete Walker.

[tribalequestrian]

This book is gold. He's been there. I've been to 6 counselors. Nothing has helped me get through the mires of this life like the Bible and this book. Get personality tested. Be your true self, who God made you to be. Go through the Bible and this book for real healing. Set appropriate boundaries with everyone!

[thisisntallowed]

I am so glad you were born
You are a good person
I love who you are and want to be on your side
You can come to me when you're feeling bad
You don't have to be perfect to get my love and protection
All of your feelings are okay with me
I'm always glad to see you, I am happy that you're here
It's okay to be angry. I won't let you hurt yourself or others when you feel that way.
Mistakes are your teacher, it is fine to make mistakes
You can ask for what you need
You can have your own preferences and taste
You can choose your own values
You can pick your own friends and you don't have to like everyone
You can feel confused and ambivalent and not know all the answers
I love you

[mioumioutoolate]

I think developmental trauma is one of the biggest taboos in society, and most of society operates to keep it under the radar, i.e. consistently gaslights about it.
I can no longer bear to watch all these drug addicts portrayed on YouTube for instance, who insist they had perfect childhoods and are to blame for their addiction. That’s just one out of a million examples.
Society and our abusive parents stand together in responsibilizing the individual the minute the individual turns 18. (And even before that). No matter whether someone has been responsible for them in the ways they had to, the 18 years before.

[mialia]

I own the book and listening to the audiobook while reading along kinda helps focusing better (ADHD brain) so this has helped a lot. I love this book. I constantly invalidate the childhood neglect that ended up giving me attachement disorders, anxiety disorders, and anxiously avoidant personality disoder, but this book feels more validating than therapy has to me in the past.

[littlewillowlinda]

I feel like throwing up but at the same time really needed this so thank you 😢

[sandyellis]

Probably the most comprehensive books about C-PTSD I’ve come across. Outstanding.

[HardyA]

I’ve listened to this book 2 times plus Pete’s other books I had to email him and let him know how LIFE CHANGING this info is !!!! Anyone new to his work my advice is to take it in slow bites because it’s so much to process . I would listen to a chapter then shut it off and come back to it after I had processed it . Life changing information here 🙏❤️

[Oodycoo]

Ugh. My name is Carolyn & I’m the scapegoat of my family. I had to pause at that time to cry because it started getting too heavy & close to home

[ismaelmarksteiner]

“I saw grief drinking a cup of sorrow
and called out, 'It tastes sweet, does it not?'
'You've caught me, ' grief answered,
'and you've ruined my business.
How can I sell sorrow,
when you know it's a blessing?”

- Rumi

[themagiccookie]

Fucking can't even listen to 10 minutes without crying...fuck