Coming of Age

<p><strong>COMING OF AGE: OVERCOMING TRAUMA TO ACHIEVE SELF-DETERMINATION</strong></p><p> <strong>By Elaine Alec (te?k?nitk?)</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>What if coming of age wasn't about age at all-but about remembering who you are?</strong></p><p>In this powerful blend of <strong>memoir Indigenous wisdom and healing framework</strong> author and community leader <strong>Elaine Alec</strong> shares her journey of overcoming addiction shame and generational trauma to reclaim her identity and voice. Through personal stories cultural teachings and practical tools from her <strong>Cultivating Safe Spaces</strong> framework this book offers a <strong>pathway to emotional healing self-determination and reconnection</strong>.</p><p><strong>This is not just a story of survival-it's a call to remember your humanness to break generational cycles and to step into your purpose with clarity and courage.</strong></p><p></p><p>Grounded in the lived experiences of a syilx and secwepemc woman <em>Coming of Age</em> is for anyone seeking to <strong>heal from trauma embrace their identity and transform how they relate to themselves and the world around them.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Perfect for readers of self-help trauma recovery Indigenous leadership and personal growth.</strong></p><p>Keywords: self-determination; trauma recovery; Indigenous wisdom; emotional healing; personal growth; Cultivating Safe Spaces; decolonization; breaking generational cycles; memoir and guide; healing from colonialism</p>