Breaking the Ruhls
Subtitle: a memoir
By: Larry Ruhl
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 215
ISBN-13: 9781942094586
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Sexually abused children; Adult child sexual abuse victims; Biography; Sexual abuse victims
Description: A profoundly personal account of the impact of complex trauma on a mans life. Larry Ruhls father sought comfort from his only son, smothering him not only with his affection, but his sexuality blurring critical boundaries that would prove deeply debilitating. Larry's mother, with her spiraling, ever-changing mental illness kept the family in a constant state of anxiety. By the time Larry graduated from high school, overwhelming sadness and suicidal thoughts took root, plaguing him for decades. Breaking the Ruhls will resonate deeply with many who have experienced similar trauma, boundary violations, and abuse within the family. Ruhl mines his own experiences with sexual confusion, addiction and recovery, relationships, career struggles, and therapeutic breakthroughs, while demonstrating it is possible to heal and thrive.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.