When the mind divides: Lost innocence. Lost time. Lost self.

In this raw, courageous memoir, Jo breaks decades of silence to tell the story of a life shaped by hidden trauma and the long, painful journey toward healing.Growing up in the 1950s, in a time when abuse was unspoken and secrets were fiercely protected, Jo was harmed by someone entrusted with her care. The damage rippled through every stage of her life, shaping her relationships, self-worth, health, and sense of identity. For over sixty years, she carried her pain alone, until the weight of unprocessed trauma finally became unbearable and she sought help, leading to diagnoses of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Dissociative Identity Disorder.With unflinching honesty, Jo explores memory, silence, shame and survival. She shares not only the devastation of abuse, domestic violence, and trauma, but also the resilience forged through love, family, and the slow rebuilding of self. Her story speaks to anyone who has ever wondered why happiness felt out of reach, why they felt different, or why the past still lived inside their body.This book is both testimony and invitation, proof that it is never too late to seek help, to speak your truth, and to begin again.Jo writes for those who are hurting quietly.She sees you and healing is still possible. Read more