About The Author
A Writer Empowering Souls, Healing Lives
Melodie was born and raised in South Carolina, settling in Charleston where she has lived for the last twenty years. She has worked in a number of different jobs, everything from a Nurse's Aid to a tech at a Fish Hatchery, but absolutely loves her current position as a histotechnologist. In her spare time, Melodie enjoys spending time in nature, traveling, and participating in activities her friends call “extreme sports”. Her love of books began with reading bedtime stories with her father and has continued into adulthood. In writing 8 Months of Hell, she has fulfilled a lifelong dream to write a book herself. Melodie’s hope is that this book will offer a glimpse into human psychology, express the importance of therapy, and familiarize readers with techniques to support those experiencing the life-changing devastation of PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury.
Empowering Your Life’s Journey
This book explores the roller coaster of the darkest moment of the author's life. It is filled with raw emotion. The book delves into PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, and how the two are intertwined and fuel each other. You will be introduced to EMDR, Eye Movement Dissociation Reprocessing and learn how vital therapy can be.
Resources
There are many resources that helped me on my journey. I found hope in music, in courses, in meditations, in words. These things gave me something to cling to in my darkest moments. My hope is that you will find these resources useful. The desire of my heart is that you can visit these websites and learn more about the struggles of so many. My hope is that you will develop understanding and learn to be compassionate and empathetic. This is a journey for all of us, and we must all learn from each other and be kind.