Scars Unseen

<p>This is a groundbreaking exploration of trauma its hidden wounds its profound impact on the brain and body and its ripple effects across families communities and generations. Blending history neuroscience survivor testimony and clinical insight this book traces the journey from centuries of silence to the modern recognition of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and beyond.</p><p>From the haunted eyes of Vietnam veterans to the silenced cries of abused children from the feminist fight for recognition of domestic violence to the latest brain imaging studies this work uncovers how trauma reshapes memory identity and survival itself. It reveals that trauma is not a sign of weakness but a biological imprint one that can fracture the self yet also be healed through connection creativity and resilience.</p><p>Accessible and deeply human this reframes trauma as both a personal and public health issue urging us to confront the hidden epidemic that touches nearly every life. More than a book about suffering it is a guide toward understanding compassion and recovery showing that if trauma can reshape the brain so too can healing.</p><p>For survivors seeking validation caregivers searching for answers and anyone who wants to understand the unseen forces shaping our world this offers a voice of clarity empathy and hope.</p>