^{‘Life can be understood backwards but must be lived forwards.’  Søren Kierkegaard}

When one moment changes everything

Deeply woven into the fabric of our lives are moments that strike unexpectedly. A car accident. A violent confrontation. An unexpected loss... Moments that divide your life into a before and an after period. Moments against which you could not defend yourself. A single event can leave lasting marks. It can erode your sense of security, shatter your world view and leave you wandering in confusion, fear and silence. For many, this is not fiction, but their reality. A reality that often remains hidden, unspoken and misunderstood.

Why I wrote this book

I didn't write this book because I had all the answers. I wrote it because I remember what it felt like not to have any. When trauma strikes without warning, you're left with pain, questions, and a deep sense of disconnection - from others, from yourself, from life. And yet, there is often no guide. No gentle voice. No clear way forward. I know that silence. I know that loneliness. And I know the courage it takes just to get out of bed and try again. That's why I wrote Stronger Than Your Trauma - How to transform from victim to hero. Not as a solution, but as a companion. A safe place. A quiet reminder. 

* That you are not broken.

* That you are not alone.

* And that you can grow after trauma - not despite it, but through it.

This book was born from lived experience, and from the deep desire to offer others what I once longed for most: recognition.

Who this book is for

This book is for anyone dealing with the aftermath of a life-threatening, one-time traumatic event — something that came without warning and left invisible scars.

Think of:

• A (fatal) work or traffic accident

• Serious illness

• Armed robbery or terror

• Aggression or violence

• Sudden death

• Dismissal

• Natural disasters

• Burn-out (trauma and burnout are not the same, but can be connected)

• Bankruptcy or collapse...

It’s written for those trying to understand what happened — and what now.
For those searching not just for recovery, but for meaning, healing and the possibility of growth.

What you’ll find in this book

Through honest personal stories and the five-stage model of post-traumatic growth by Dr. Edith Shiro, this book offers guidance along a healing path:

1. Awareness – Recognising what happened

2. Safety – Reclaiming your sense of security

3. Transformation – Facing the pain and reshaping the story

4. Integration – Making trauma part of your life story, not your identity

5. Growth – Discovering meaning, strength and new direction

This book is not just a guide. It’s a safe haven, an outstretched hand, and a source of hope for those who need to feel seen.

You are not alone

'Stronger Than Your Trauma - How to tranform from victim tot hero' doesn’t offer vague promises or quick fixes. Instead, it invites you to walk beside me — to see your reflection in my story and face your own truth with softness and strength. You are not alone. You are not broken. There is life after trauma. And yes — you can grow from it.

'Stronger Than Your Trauma – How to transform from victim to hero' is not available in bookstores.

That’s because it’s not just a book — it’s an essential part of the Sustainable Wellbeing Platform after Trauma. This book is not meant to be read and put away. It is meant to be lived. Within the platform, you actively engage with the content in a safe, guided environment - together with others who have gone through similar traumatic experiences. I guide you as your trauma-informed guide and you are embraced by a community that truly understands what you are going through. This is not about consuming information. It's about starting your transformation to post-traumatic growth - with tools, structure and connection. 

 Curious to find out more first?

Download my free e-book below, where I talk more about the book, the five-stage model and how you can start your healing journey - at your own pace.