Many adults have suffered abuse in childhood and are now left struggling with the legacy of this. This book offers help to the sufferer in understanding the links between past trauma and present difficulties and suggests ways to gain control.

Traumatic stress is a natural reaction to distressing events. This book helps sufferers, their families and those who work with them to understand the physical, mental and emotional reactions of traumatic stress.



This new edition of Breaking Free includes the stories of men who were abused as children as well as female victims. The book draws on the accounts of survivors who want their voices to be heard to provide an optimistic approach to help other survivors.