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⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING & CARE STATEMENT
This story contains real trauma, including childhood abuse and complex PTSD.
It is told with safety, pacing, and grounding — including EMDR therapy scenes and post-session reflections.
Please care for yourself as you read.
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Chapter 10: The Night I Held the Weight of Their War
A vivid EMDR session exploring childhood trauma, emotional protector roles, and the somatic impact of survival.
Please note: This chapter comes from an earlier version of the book, where the term “Counselor” was used. The final, published version has been revised to accurately reflect the title “Therapist” in reference to the EMDR professional who guided my healing journey. I made this correction to honor the work and role of my licensed EMDR Therapist.
Zebulon Thomas | Trauma Survivor, Author, and EMDR & Faith-Inspired Healing Advocate 🕊️
Zebulon Thomas is a trauma survivor, author, and speaker committed to guiding others through the journey of healing. Growing up in a household filled with violence and chaos, he endured years of abuse and trauma. Through EMDR therapy and his faith, Zebulon rediscovered hope and resilience—transforming his pain into a powerful story of recovery.
His memoir, Out of Fight or Flight, captures the raw reality of trauma and the healing path beyond survival. To learn more about Zebulon’s story and work, Click Here
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We heal more powerfully when we heal together.
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If you’re a counselor, therapist, or educator — I created this book to help clients feel seen and supported in their trauma work.
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This project was born in real therapy rooms, with real wounds, and real healing.
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