"It wasn't that bad. I wasn't hit or incested." Are you a forgotten trauma survivor? Could hidden wounds from early naCCT be causing problems today? Even if your parents meant well? Even if you were also physically abused? Here are down-to-earth naCCT survivor stories you can relate to; strategies for identifying, handling, and de-activating subtle People-Triggers and hard-to-recognize naCCT flashbacks; practical guidance and non-pathologizing support grounded in neurobiological trauma research; and a toolkit of empowering information, actionable exercises, checklists, and self-talk scripts. With no tangible trauma to point to, confusion is normal for adults who’ve been wounded by early naCCT; many even deny they’ve been traumatized. Realistically, when we’re little, subtle everyday disturbances in our lifeline relationships with mother, father, or other important caregivers can register on our bodies, minds, and spirits as threats to life itself. In a word, as “trauma.” Maybe you experienced: Traumatic absence of loving guidance, interest, or understanding, - “No Hugs, No Cuddles” Trauma, - Physically present, even over-involved, over-controlling, and intrusive, but psychologically unattuned and functionally absent (“helicopter”) parenting, - Being used as a parent to your own parent, a trophy child, or a “stand-in spouse,” - Gaslighting and reality twisting, - Hidden hostilities, or - Emotional, social, and/or psychological neglect. Complex PTSD from naCCT poses unique challenges because of its subtle, insidious nature. In fact, it’s so subtle and hidden that until now, it was a trauma without a name. The cumulative effect of these intangible early naCCTs can cause complex PTSD, leaving you as an adult to cope with: Physical problems, - Mood disorders, - Emotional dysregulation or “over-sensitivity,” - Battered instincts, - Unsatisfying relationships, and/or - Lack of fun, spontaneity, meaningful engagement, passion and purpose, depth and value, delight. A door to healing opens when you can say, “I know this is a symptom and I know what to about it right now.” In this cutting-edge book devoted to healing the hidden wounds from these early traumas, survivor and licensed psychotherapist Ricia Fleming will: reassure you that your troubles and stuckness make sense; - validate that your challenges are mountains, not molehills; and - guide you to replace frustration, confusion, and resignation with a new level of empowerment and self-cherishing that you can tap into 24/7. A life-changing book destined to become a classic, No Sticks or Stones, No Broken Bones; Healing cPTSD when the trauma wasn’t physical; It was naCCT: Non-physically assaultive, attachment-based Chronic Covert Trauma will help you take pride in how well you have managed so far. Then it will provide you with action steps for starting to feel better right away. Survivors of naCCT, you now have a book of your own. If you’ve been baffled by the sufferings caused by this silent trauma, use this book to honor yesterday’s naCCT and start healing today. When you show up for yourself and take loving, effective action, you can follow your bliss and realize your dreams. An important, well researched and detailed description of an under-diagnosed condition. Very helpful to anyone who has experienced cPTSD and was unable to find verification, documentation and help for their problems. --Gloria J. Kozlosky, Amazon Review What Ricia Fleming has defined as non-physically-assaultive, attachment-based Chronic Covert Trauma is something that I believe almost all of us suffer from. . . .It's WHY we struggle to believe in ourselves and go after our dreams with the full force of our creative genius. --Andrea Schroeder, Amazon Review I especially liked the later part of the book that had the reader activities and self help scripts and other practical actions people could take to get unstuck. I'm an action-taker and a practical person, so these were super useful for me. --Natalie Hill, Amazon Review Reading Dr. Fleming's book was a turning point in my healing journey - finally a book that spoke about what I had experienced. Non-physically-assaultive, attachment based chronic covert trauma, naCCT - there it was, it has a name, it's real and I'm not making it up! --Steph, Amazon Review Ultimately, this book is validating, comforting, and relatable without labeling, "othering," or blaming anyone. How refreshing! --BWL, Amazon Review I will be returning to this book often because I feel that each reread will help me further on my trip to healing these early wounds. --"Somebody," Amazon Review Her words are gentle and kind, as though Dr. Fleming is speaking directly to the reader. She cares. Easy to follow. Empowering! . . .Chapters are well organized, so one can skip around to the topics which most affect them. --Kinderkat, Amazon Review Also great as a reference guide AFTER the initial read. --Amazon Customer, Amazon Review Licensed psychotherapi