Testimonials

Foreword
What a powerfully written book with exceptional timing. Here is a life changing read that smashes the misconception that once we reach adulthood the traumatic events of childhood can be banished and forgotten! Collie shows us how trauma is a viral pandemic that has swept our planet and has a heartbreaking effect that is largely ignored. The impacts of our upbringing leave deep rooted scars that we carry forward into every aspect of our lives. The consequences of childhood trauma are severe and result in a life with more likelihood of mental health issues, substance abuse, unemployment, medical disease and even death.
Collie believes that the traumatic events from childhood need not be a life sentence of loneliness and secrets no one wants to talk about. She’s walked the walk and earns the right to talk the talk. Her story illuminates the power in exposing the dark corners of childhood trauma. While not a simple process, Collie believes that healing can be accomplished if we are all willing to acknowledge the widespread condition right in front of our eyes. Believing it’s never too late to begin the healing journey Collie takes us along on her own road of navigating her way through life with a path of destruction behind her. This book goes beyond an educational approach to healing and looks instead at the reality of living as an adult that has been thrust forward into the world with a history of trauma.
Collie’s unique view about “trauma magnets” is eye-opening and leads us to face the reality that we cannot just “leave it all behind.” We must turn and face the truth of our pasts and bring awareness to the effects our childhood has had on us all or we pay the price, sometimes with our lives. This book encourages us all to believe we are worthy of not only having our own stories heard but acknowledging and placing a spotlight on the courage it takes to keep moving forward. Collie encourages us to be a voice not only for ourselves but to take a look in our own backyard and realize that many around us are suffering silently.
The truth is that Collie is a new type of hero. The type that refuses to let the traumatic events that she had no control over continue to steal her joy, rob her of peace and fill her with bitterness. Instead she chooses to be bold and encourage all of us to see that despite the difficulties, despite the darkness, despite the sometimes overwhelming pain, we can have Triumph over Tragedy! Collie’s desire is that we all become heroes, for ourselves first and then for each other as we blast through the secret world of childhood trauma together!
Collie is also an engaging and dynamic speaker who shares her story and her hard earned wisdom while utilizing humor, truth and extraordinary life experience. Collie will inspire you to increasing levels of peace, healing and laughter and take you on the journey we should all be travelling together. Her astonishing story will leave you wanting to rise up to your own potential while offering insight into supporting others who desperately need a helping hand to overcome and heal.
Gripping, compelling and powerful, Collie shares her heart as you follow her down her own road of Triumph over Tragedy. You’ll feel like you have a new best friend. Maybe you do.