Trauma or old hurts don"t have to dominate your whole life! You can improve your outlook, become your own best supporter, and feel empowered and confident. Be the person you want to be. This book will show you how to: * Understand why your automatic reactions make it hard to escape the past * Say "no" to what is not okay and "yes" to what is * Effectively deal with emotional pain * Reduce anxiety and physical pain * Transform self-defeating beliefs and mental obstacles * Protect yourself around toxic people and treat yourself kindly * Make joy and optimism last