Trauma and Ecstasy, Alex Abraham
Trauma and Ecstasy, Alex Abraham
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Trauma and Ecstasy
How Psychedelics Made My Life Worth Living

Author: Alex Abraham

Narrator: Alex Abraham

Unabridged: 5 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/03/2024


Synopsis

Forget everything you think you know about psychedelics. They’re not punchlines. They’re not party favors for aging hippies. Instead, as Alex Abraham discovered, they are an innovative approach that can help heal trauma and chronic pain.
Trauma and Ecstasy takes a long, hard look at pain, from the sudden unexplained pelvic floor discomfort that afflicted Alex at the end of a trip abroad to the deeply rooted anxiety and shame of a childhood robbed of innocence. In this powerful and courageous memoir, Alex takes you on his journey of healing from sexual abuse while searching for answers to his health issues that traditional medicine failed to explain or treat.
Trauma and Ecstasy is quite likely the most engaging, honest, and compelling memoir of surviving childhood sexual trauma you’ll ever read. It offers the hope of real help for healing from the emotional and physical aftermath of abuse and chronic pain.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Raylene on January 16, 2025

This was a tough read, but such an important one. I can’t begin to wrap my head around the trauma Alex endured—his vivid and raw recollections brought me to tears. It takes so much courage to speak out against your abuser, and I admire him for doing it so publicly. What really stood out to me was how......more

Goodreads review by Carly on December 03, 2024

This is a heartfelt memoir that blends vulnerability with hope. The author shares their journey through trauma, highlighting the struggles of navigating traditional therapies and the eventual healing found through psychedelics. With honesty and introspection, the book delves into both the pain and t......more

Goodreads review by Meg on December 31, 2024

Alex Abraham's Trauma and Ecstasy is a profoundly moving and courageous memoir that shines a light on the transformative power of psychedelic-assisted therapy in healing deep-seated trauma. With unflinching honesty, Abraham recounts his journey of uncovering and addressing the abuse that shaped his......more

Goodreads review by Heather on December 02, 2024

Trauma and Ecstasy is a courageous book and I am glad the author chose to write this book to share with others about what happened to him and how he was able to start the healing process. The book is raw and emotional, making it a tough read at times, but it is also inspiring and shows a true test o......more

Goodreads review by Yasha on January 20, 2025

"Trauma and Ecstasy" is an imperfect yet necessary book on recovery from sexual abuse with the help of psychedelics. It’s necessary because it’s written by a layperson survivor who gives readers an immediate window into the world of abuse, its aftermath, and the author’s quest for healing. It’s impe......more