Torn and Broken : One woman's emotional journey of finding herself and becoming whole again

Dealing with childhood trauma which often spills into adulthood is something many of us try to overcome on a daily basis. For some, this trauma leads to depression, substance abuse, domestic violence, a life of self-loathing, and co-dependency.This book is an honest account of one woman?s journey to overcoming the trauma she endured as a child which ultimately led to co-dependency in her adult life leaving her feeling worthless. The story gives hope and steps to overcoming self-hatred and a way of feeling comfortable in one?s own skin. It sheds light on how to learn to truly love yourself and becoming whole again. Dr. Csilla Batizy Smith is a retired public schoolteacher who touched many lives during the nearly four decades of her teaching career. To this day, she has received numerous testimonials from former students and parents thanking her for the influence she had over their lives.In her private practice, she devoted herself to helping people with anger management, domestic violence, substance abuse, parenting skills, and other issues.She is a devoted mother of two and a doting grandmother of her granddaughter.