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At age 20, Gabrielle Pelicci returned from her modelling career in New York City to her hometown of Scranton, PA, only to face the sudden loss of her mother. At her mother’s funeral, Gabrielle experienced a profound spiritual awakening, marking the beginning of her quest to explore both the scientific and mystical dimensions of human consciousness.
This journey took her across the globe—studying various healing practices, from alternative medicine to yoga, and immersing herself in diverse cultures throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa. Despite her efforts, Gabrielle’s complex PTSD symptoms, stemming from childhood experiences of domestic violence and her parents’ mental illnesses and addictions, continued to haunt her over the next decade.
By age 30, still burdened by unresolved grief, anxiety, and depression, Gabrielle reached a breaking point and attempted to take her own life. Miraculously, she survived, and with renewed determination, she pressed forward on her path to healing. She eventually earned a Ph.D. in Holistic Medicine, with a dissertation on Women Healers, and became a professor in the field, using her personal journey as a foundation for her work.
In All This Healing is Killing Me, Gabrielle offers a raw and deeply personal account of how childhood trauma can shape our physical and mental health, as well as our adult relationships. She powerfully illustrates the importance of confronting the past, embracing vulnerability, and telling our stories as a means of healing. This brave memoir reckons with the enduring hold of trauma over the present, while celebrating one woman’s journey to reclaim her life and write her own happy ending.
Gabrielle’s story resonated with me on many levels. Her spiritual awakening after her mother’s death and the subsequent path she took to understand human consciousness was both compelling and inspiring. Through her candid narrative, she reveals how unhealed childhood wounds can manifest in our bodies and minds, affecting every aspect of our lives.
The writing style is engaging and accessible, drawing the reader in from the first page. I found myself turning pages without realising how much time had passed. This is not just a story of personal struggle; it’s a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Gabrielle’s honesty and vulnerability make this book both readable and deeply moving.
The authors bravery in sharing her story is a gift, offering hope to those who feel stuck or overwhelmed by life’s challenges.
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