BEHIND THE FACEMASK

<p>Behind the Facemask - A Gritty Memoir of Trauma Addiction Anger Fatherhood and Redemption</p><p></p><p> By Anthony James Hodel </p><p></p><p>Raw unfiltered and ultimately hopeful Behind the Facemask is a survivor's memoir and a practical field guide for anyone rebuilding after childhood trauma addiction rage and high‑conflict relationships. Anthony James Hodel takes you inside the circus life years-fast money faster mistakes-and into the quiet ordinary work of repair: learning to regulate anger co‑parent without drama show up for kids and live with integrity on the days without applause.</p><p></p><p>Part confession part playbook the book weaves street‑level stories with short notes from psychologist Dr. Dwyer on trauma attachment anger and repair. Hodel speaks directly to men's mental health and fatherhood: how shame hides how anger becomes a drug how dopamine drives the next bad decision-and how exercise service accountability and steady routines create sustainable highs that heal instead of harm.</p><p></p><p><strong>What readers get inside</strong></p><p> • Survivor's truth: candid scenes of abuse addiction courtrooms and consequences-told with compassion not excuses.</p><p> • Fatherhood real life: love across distance co‑parenting in conflict and the long work of earning trust back.</p><p> • Tools that work: boundaries that hold repair scripts emotional regulation parallel‑parenting moves that lower heat.</p><p> • A psychologist's lens (Dr. Dwyer): why the brain chases relief what attachment injuries do to adults and how to repair safely.</p><p> • The dopamine chapter: shifting from destructive hits (sex steroids anger) to sustainable chemistry (training breath work service routine).</p><p> • The turning point: When I Chose Calm-choosing outcome over ego and proving change under pressure.</p><p></p><p><strong>Perfect for readers who...</strong></p><p> • are healing from childhood trauma or navigating addiction recovery</p><p> • want anger management that's practical not preachy</p><p> • are co‑parenting or rebuilding trust with kids and partners</p><p> • prefer a gritty voice that still delivers concrete repeatable steps</p><p></p><p><strong>Benefits you can use today</strong></p><p> • Plain‑language strategies to de‑escalate apologize well and set clean boundaries</p><p> • A dopamine menu to replace destructive habits with training service and structure</p><p> • Small repeatable routines that turn intent into trust-one Tuesday at a time</p><p></p><p><strong>Positioning & comps</strong></p><p> Memoir • Men's Mental Health • Substance Abuse & Recovery • Parenting & Co‑Parenting • Anger Management • Trauma & Attachment. Readers of The Body Keeps the Score Can't Hurt Me Greenlights and Atomic Habits will recognize the blend of story science‑lite and actionable steps.</p><p></p><p><strong>Content note</strong></p><p> Includes references to abuse addiction anger and legal conflict. Offers personal experience and practical ideas; not a substitute for professional care.</p><p></p><p><strong>Quick answers</strong> </p><p> Q: Is this a self‑help book or memoir?</p><p> A: Both-a true story with practical tools you can use.</p><p> Q: Does it include anger management strategies?</p><p> A: Yes-de‑escalation repair scripts boundaries and routines.</p><p> Q: Is there a psychologist's perspective?</p><p> A: Brief notes from Dr. Dwyer explain trauma attachment and repair.</p><p> Q: What makes it different?</p><p> A: Gritty honesty + clear steps (including a dopamine chapter) you can apply today.</p><p>Take the mask off. Keep it off. Start again.</p><p></p>