
Trauma and Ecstasy: How Psychedelics Made My Life Worth Living
by Alex Abraham
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Pub Date 3 Dec 2024 | Archive Date 13 Jan 2025
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Description
Forget everything you think you know about psychedelics. They’re not punchlines. They’re not party favors for aging hippies. Instead, as Alex Abraham discovered, they are an innovative approach that can help heal trauma and chronic pain.
Trauma and Ecstasy takes a long, hard look at pain, from the sudden unexplained pelvic floor discomfort that afflicted Alex at the end of a trip abroad to the deeply rooted anxiety and shame of a childhood robbed of innocence. In this powerful and courageous memoir, Alex takes you on his journey of healing from sexual abuse while searching for answers to his health issues that traditional medicine failed to explain or treat.
Trauma and Ecstasy is quite likely the most engaging, honest, and compelling memoir of surviving childhood sexual trauma you’ll ever read. It offers the hope of real help for healing from the emotional and physical aftermath of abuse and chronic pain.
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Customers find the book insightful and moving. They describe it as a raw, courageous memoir that redefines psychedelics as healing tools. The book offers an honest, compelling exploration of healing and recovery. Readers find it thought-provoking and transformative, providing a much-needed discussion about how psychedelics can be beneficial.
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EDITION | Ebook |
ISBN | 9781544541570 |
PRICE | US$0.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 204 |
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Featured Reviews

Alex Abraham's Trauma and Ecstasy is a profoundly moving and courageous memoir that shines a light on the transformative power of psychedelic-assisted therapy in healing deep-seated trauma. With unflinching honesty, Abraham recounts his journey of uncovering and addressing the abuse that shaped his life, a path that traditional therapies and medical approaches had failed to navigate effectively.
The book is raw and emotional, laying bare the pain of childhood abuse and the complex aftermath it leaves on one's mental and physical well-being. Abraham’s writing is both vulnerable and powerful, making the reader feel every moment of despair, frustration, and, ultimately, hope. His detailed exploration of psychedelic therapy offers an insightful and accessible introduction to this emerging field, making the book not only a memoir but also a guide for others seeking alternative healing methods.
One of the most striking aspects of Trauma and Ecstasy is the humanity and resilience Abraham conveys. His willingness to share the darkest moments of his life—and the courage it took to confront them—is inspiring. While the subject matter is undeniably difficult, it is also an essential narrative for those who have experienced trauma and are searching for a path forward.
The book also critiques the medical and societal systems that often fail abuse survivors, highlighting the dismissiveness and inadequacies Abraham encountered along the way. However, it is not without hope: the memoir leaves readers with a sense of possibility and the belief that even the deepest wounds can begin to heal with the right tools and support.
Final Thoughts:
Trauma and Ecstasy is not an easy read, but it is an essential one. Abraham's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the potential of alternative therapies to bring healing where traditional methods fall short. This book will resonate deeply with those who have faced trauma and those curious about the potential of psychedelics in therapy.
Thank you to the author for the bravery it took to share this story, and for providing hope to others who may find solace and inspiration in these pages.
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