The Courage To Love From Abuse to Happiness a Healing Memoir

This inspiring memoir could transform your life and that of your loved ones!. Foreword by Patch Adams humanitarian clown & featuring an interview with Patch Adams.. This true-life intimate journey of healing can:Help abuse survivors identify their emotionsbetter understand the impact of sexual assault repressed memories PTSD and open pathways for their healing journey;Empower partners friends and caregiversto be more empathetic to the feelings of their loved ones to better support them in their recovery;Motivate all readers to start their own healing diary-like workbookIntimidated in his family at school and at work Guy the “Silent Good Boy” avoided attracting attention – but his nightmares caught up with him. Scared by his sexuality alone he desperately sought love to give meaning to his life. While his passion for the arts sends him to study in Europe mysterious and unexpected memories emerged.... Through sixty years of incredible adventures spanning three continents at times humorous tender and even shocking Canadian-born artist Guy Giard reveals the secret of how he healed himself from repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse PTSD low self-esteem and suicidal ideation. In this page-turner of an autobiography you’ll be amazed at the extent to which realms as varied as music art journaling humanitarian clowning and Vipassana meditation restored Mr. Giard’s love and gave him a new purpose in life.. We have had the privilege to have Guy on several of our clown trips. He is a big softhearted soul whose radiant smile has brought much glee and stimulation for the trips. He and I have spoken often and I truly feel his passion for living radiantly using clowning as a tool to help midwife a loving world. To hear of his own transformation will inspire others. Let him sparkle your environment Patch Adams MD physician comedian social activist clown author and founder of the Gesundheit! Institute.. Guy Giard who was born in the francophone province of Quebec Canada has lived for a number of years in Europe and has traveled to three continents. He’s a Certified Humor Professional (CHP) Certified Laughter Yoga Leader and holds a Bachelors of Visual Art from Concordia University in Montreal with advanced study from the Netherlands national art academy. He has received grants from the Canadian Arts Council and from the Conseil des arts et lettres du Québec. An author speaker and life coach he has been exhibiting his artwork for over four decades and performing as a musician for over thirty years. Under the name Uku the Clown he has also provided humanitarian aid around the world in collaboration with Patch Adams M.D. and gives lectures and workshops focused on healing from abuse and creating an extraordinary life.