An Apparently Normal Person
Bonnie R. Armstrong
Have you ever questioned the truths behind a seemingly ordinary life?
An Apparently Normal Person takes you on a captivating journey through the depths of trauma, resilience and the power of the human spirit. In this inspiring memoir, Bonnie Armstrong unveils the uncharted territory of her dissociation, a survival mechanism that became a catalyst for healing.
At the height of an accomplished professional career, an inexplicable illness hints at a connection to a forgotten suicide attempt decades earlier. The author is led to unravel the enigma of her past. What follows is the revelation of a secret internal community that helped her function in the face of unspeakable suffering.
This book offers hope to the two-thirds of adults who have experienced some type of childhood trauma. More than a story, it’s a testament to the transformative path from darkness to wholeness.
Brave, raw and ultimately uplifting, An Apparently Normal Person serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking solace and healing from hidden pain.
Duration - 10h 42m.
Author - Bonnie R. Armstrong.
Narrator - Bonnie R. Armstrong.
Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2024 Bonnie R. Armstrong ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Have you ever questioned the truths behind a seemingly ordinary life? An Apparently Normal Person takes you on a captivating journey through the depths of trauma, resilience and the power of the human spirit. In this inspiring memoir, Bonnie Armstrong unveils the uncharted territory of her dissociation, a survival mechanism that became a catalyst for healing. At the height of an accomplished professional career, an inexplicable illness hints at a connection to a forgotten suicide attempt decades earlier. The author is led to unravel the enigma of her past. What follows is the revelation of a secret internal community that helped her function in the face of unspeakable suffering. This book offers hope to the two-thirds of adults who have experienced some type of childhood trauma. More than a story, it’s a testament to the transformative path from darkness to wholeness. Brave, raw and ultimately uplifting, An Apparently Normal Person serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking solace and healing from hidden pain. Duration - 10h 42m. Author - Bonnie R. Armstrong. Narrator - Bonnie R. Armstrong. Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025. Copyright - © 2024 Bonnie R. Armstrong ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:32
Dedication
Duration:00:00:25
Foreword
Duration:00:06:54
Author's note
Duration:00:02:38
Chapter 1. The First Ripple
Duration:00:13:04
Chapter 2. Another Wave
Duration:00:16:13
Chapter 3. The Tsunami
Duration:00:22:34
Chapter 4. A Preposterous Diagnosis
Duration:00:08:02
Chapter 5. The Green Room
Duration:00:20:53
Chapter 6. Family Secrets
Duration:00:20:12
Chapter 7. The First Granddaughter
Duration:00:12:34
Chapter 8. A Suicide Attempt
Duration:00:09:54
Chapter 9. Bompa’s Science
Duration:00:13:19
Chapter 10. Four Sisters and a Marriage
Duration:00:16:33
Chapter 11. Old Skills and New Tools
Duration:00:20:32
Chapter 12. The Initiation of a Priestess
Duration:00:11:41
Chapter 13. Experiments and a Funeral
Duration:00:11:38
Chapter 14. The Table
Duration:00:06:01
Chapter 15. The Room Behind the Garage
Duration:00:05:30
Chapter 16. Transitions
Duration:00:16:08
Chapter 17. Art Therapy
Duration:00:14:55
Chapter 18. With Love, Without Fear
Duration:00:18:08
Chapter 19. The Flight of the Condors
Duration:00:10:29
Chapter 20. The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study
Duration:00:14:54
Chapter 21. A Big Exhale
Duration:00:11:34
Chapter 22. Bridging the Americas
Duration:00:23:23
Chapter 23. New Jobs for Old Friends
Duration:00:14:07
Chapter 24. An Intentional Grandmother
Duration:00:10:13
Chapter 25. Uluru, Australia
Duration:00:17:08
Chapter 26. Balance and Unity
Duration:00:20:22
Chapter 27. Losses and Grief
Duration:00:13:28
Chapter 28. A Celebration of Oneness
Duration:00:04:02
Chapter 29. The Base
Duration:00:07:39
Chapter 30. Riptides
Duration:00:21:09
Chapter 31. The White Room
Duration:00:14:51
Chapter 32. CanDance
Duration:00:03:04
Chapter 33. Endings and Beginnings
Duration:00:04:36
Chapter 34. Winter Solstice 2012 in Maya Country
Duration:00:12:22
Chapter 35. The Day Everything Changed
Duration:00:27:41
Chapter 36. The Arrogance of Patriarchy
Duration:00:19:29
Chapter 37. The Bonfire of the Penis Sticks
Duration:00:16:36
Chapter 38. Jane’s Origin Story
Duration:00:11:28
Chapter 39. The Way It Was
Duration:00:17:07
Chapter 40. The Way It Is Now
Duration:00:14:05
Chapter 41. The Spirit Guides
Duration:00:15:34
Chapter 42. The Science
Duration:00:23:26
Chapter 43. Reconnecting Gondwana
Duration:00:12:28
Chapter 44. Be Kind
Duration:00:12:48
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:30