This small, succinct, and healing book offers a bit of wisdom on each page - expertise and advice that Kathy Martin, the author's therapist for thirteen years, gave to help her heal from a "fragmented psyche" and post-traumatic stress disorder (resulting from a childhood of violence and abuse). The author, in turn, became a life coach and counselor. Her clients, as well as friends and associates, found these bits of wisdom helpful, so she collected them into a book.

Readers will be validated, calmed, and inspired by the words and experiences of someone like themselves who triumphed over extreme emotional upheavals, hopelessness, and depression. When emotional pain seems to take you over, Kathy Said, You're Not Lost to Me is a book to be read, and then referred to again and again for solid guidance and inspiration.

TESTIMONIALS

"This is a gem of a book. It speaks of real life drama, of personal anguish and then grateful healing and recovery. It is one more testament to the courage of the individual, the message of the Twelve-Step Program, and the wisdom of a committed therapist. The section on the interaction of the therapist and the patient is particularly well done. I highly recommend it."-Jack McIntyre, Past President, American Psychiatric Association

"This book is clear, concise, insightful and real. An impossible journey well traveled."-Dr. E.A. Sears, President, Workplace Communications

"Concisely and powerfully written, Kathy Said, You're Not Lost to Me is an emotionally moving and genuine account of one remarkable woman's journey through pain and healing. Poignant and truthfully inspired, this book is a real gift."-Laurie Woodford, Professor and Travel Writer

"This book is a demonstration of the phenomenal strength and healing ability of the human spirit. This story must be shared."-Jill Fortune, Retired Social Worker and Author of Dreams Like Blue Morning Glories

"This book is clear, easy to read and understand, and gives "life jewels" to hold on to, to give one courage and hope.What a gift for anyone struggling for answers and needs 'easy.'"-Rae Foster, Spiritual Teacher
About the Author: Life Coach/Counselor Jackie McCullough lives and works in the Rochester, NY area. She has healed from clinical depression, a "fragmented psyche," and post-traumatic stress disorder (resulting from a childhood of violence and abuse). Jackie was certified as an Option Process(R) Mentor Counselor and Group Facilitator at the Option Institute in Sheffield, Massachusetts. She uses the things she learned in psychotherapy and at the Option Institute to help others improve their lives. Advice from her therapist seemed to run through many of Jackie's conversations with other people. She often heard herself saying, "Kathy said this" or "Kathy said that." Her clients, as well as friends and associates, find these bits of wisdom helpful, and she believes others will also. She believes her most important message is: There is always hope. If she could get well, so can others.