In 2015, I took the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) test and scored an 8 out of 10. I was surprised—surprised by how much I had carried and how long it had been shaping my life. Trauma is sticky like velcro. It can color your personality, your choices, and your peace. My new book, The Truth About Trauma, is about healing what you see—and what you don’t. It’s about finding peace after pain. I wrote it to help others break patterns, build resilience, and restore joy. Because healing is possible. And I’m living proof!