Who Am I Without The Trauma

Who are you beneath the trauma? If you've ever asked yourself, "Why am I like this?" or "Will I ever feel whole?", this book was written for you. Who Am I Without the Trauma? A Journey Back to Yourself is a powerful, trauma-informed guide to healing from CPTSD, anxiety, burnout, and emotional exhaustion. Blending clinical psychology with lived experience, author Josh Cornell offers more than just insight—he offers understanding, compassion, and a roadmap home to the self you lost along the way. Each chapter gently guides you through the core components of mental health, from nervous system dysregulation and emotional flashbacks to the lingering effects of childhood wounds. You’ll learn how trauma shapes your thoughts, behaviours, and relationships—and more importantly, how to slowly undo its grip. What makes this book different is its tone: raw, human, and deeply validating. Josh doesn’t talk at you—he walks with you. Drawing from his background in criminal justice, psychology, and personal recovery, he offers real-world wisdom in an accessible, non-clinical voice. Inside, you’ll find: Gentle Tools to calm your nervous system and rebuild trust in yourself