She emerges from her trauma stronger than before from "summary" of The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith
Eden's journey through her trauma is a turbulent and heartbreaking one. The pain and confusion she experiences after being sexually assaulted by her brother's best friend are palpable. As she struggles to come to terms with what happened to her, she goes through a range of emotions - anger, fear, sadness, and self-blame. She feels lost and broken, unable to make sense of the world around her. Despite the immense weight of her trauma, Eden slowly begins to find her strength. She confronts her pain head-on, refusing to let it consume her completely. Through therapy and the support of loved ones, she starts to heal, little by little. She learns to speak up for herself, to set boundaries, and to take control of her own narrative. As Eden's journey...
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