Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker

Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker:

Written from the heart of personal experience, this book is a compassionate and practical guide for those recovering from Complex PTSD caused by childhood abuse or neglect. Pete Walker, a therapist and survivor, shares insights, tools, and techniques that have helped him and many clients reduce symptoms and reclaim their lives.

With clear, relatable language, the book covers key recovery concepts like emotional flashbacks, inner and outer critics, abandonment depression, and self-reparenting. It also offers a roadmap to healing—helping readers understand where they are in the process, what steps to take next, and how to develop deep self-compassion along the way.

Whether you're on your own healing journey or supporting someone with C-PTSD, this book offers validation, hope, and practical strategies to thrive beyond survival.