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Scott Depalma wrote Grandson of a Ghost as a therapeutic exercise to heal from childhood trauma. He hopes his story helps others recognize that abuse has a lasting impact, but also that a new perspective — a rebirth — filled with joy and connection is possible at any age.

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Grandson of a Ghost: A Suicide's Secret Aftermath

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Contentment After Trauma

I agree with the premise it's possible to recover from trauma and emerge stronger than ever.

Stronger because once you've swam through bitter waters you can navigate sweet ones with the knowledge you've survived an extreme experience. No one has anything on you. You've tasted bitter, and made it to sweet – or at least satisfying – and not everyone can say that.

It makes the huge accomplishment of ac