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Brainwashed: A True Story of Psychological Domestic Violence
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Brainwashed is a non-fiction, educational book on psychological abuse and its after-effects, focusing on childhood conditioning, domestic violence, why people remain in such situations. The author's life is used as a case study and also demonstrates how Kashonia's strong spiritual beliefs kept her going.
It's essential reading for psychologists, counselors, parents, the media, legislators, and of course victim/survivors.
Sometimes we just don’t know who our greatest enemy is. After thirty odd years of relentless searching, at the age of sixty-three Kashonia finally discovered that her greatest enemy was her psychologically abusive childhood. Before that, she’d always thought she’d had a relatively good childhood. Why? Because she hadn’t been physically or sexually abused as a child. But the subtle psychological abuse as a child through until she was twenty was what predisposed her to accept, as normal, a very psychologically abusive marriage.
Yet, no matter who heard about Kashonia’s event-filled life, the only thing they recognized were the handful of physically violent domestic experiences. They completely dismissed the far more insidious on-going psychological abuse. It was clear that the only way to help people understand society’s monstrous, hidden epidemic of psychological abuse was to overtly explain it as she told her story. And this is what Kashonia has inspirationally done in Brainwashed: A True Story of Psychological Domestic Violence.
In Brainwashed, Kashonia’s wry sense of humor occasionally appears as she uses thirty years of human behavior and neuroscientific research to overtly explain her extraordinary life of psychological abuse, its devastating after-effects, and why people stay in abusive relationships. Courageously, she shares the source of her most significant transformation which gave her the strength to escape her abusive marriage. This was also the mostly unlikely source of her spiritual journey, which has kept her going through the really tough times.
Kashonia’s story is true for more people than we realize. Sadly, all too often the victim/survivors of psychological abuse don’t even realize they’ve been abused. So her story and her greatest enemy could well be your story and your greatest enemy too.
Brainwashed is a non-fiction, educational book on psychological abuse and its after-effects, focusing on childhood conditioning, domestic violence, why people remain in such situations. The author's life is used as a case study and also demonstrates how Kashonia's strong spiritual beliefs kept her going.
It's essential reading for psychologists, counselors, parents, the media, legislators, and of course victim/survivors.
Sometimes we just don’t know who our greatest enemy is. After thirty odd years of relentless searching, at the age of sixty-three Kashonia finally discovered that her greatest enemy was her psychologically abusive childhood. Before that, she’d always thought she’d had a relatively good childhood. Why? Because she hadn’t been physically or sexually abused as a child. But the subtle psychological abuse as a child through until she was twenty was what predisposed her to accept, as normal, a very psychologically abusive marriage.
Yet, no matter who heard about Kashonia’s event-filled life, the only thing they recognized were the handful of physically violent domestic experiences. They completely dismissed the far more insidious on-going psychological abuse. It was clear that the only way to help people understand society’s monstrous, hidden epidemic of psychological abuse was to overtly explain it as she told her story. And this is what Kashonia has inspirationally done in Brainwashed: A True Story of Psychological Domestic Violence.
In Brainwashed, Kashonia’s wry sense of humor occasionally appears as she uses thirty years of human behavior and neuroscientific research to overtly explain her extraordinary life of psychological abuse, its devastating after-effects, and why people stay in abusive relationships. Courageously, she shares the source of her most significant transformation which gave her the strength to escape her abusive marriage. This was also the mostly unlikely source of her spiritual journey, which has kept her going through the really tough times.
Kashonia’s story is true for more people than we realize. Sadly, all too often the victim/survivors of psychological abuse don’t even realize they’ve been abused. So her story and her greatest enemy could well be your story and your greatest enemy too.
393 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 17, 2014
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About the author
Kashonia Carnegie
17 books2 followersKashonia Carnegie PhD, is a Sustainability Ethicist, Philosopher, and
Leadership Coach
Although she’s worked and travelled extensively overseas, Kashonia was born and has lived her entire life in Australia and has had a very colourful life, both personally and professionally.
In her 20s, she lived under the stars and caught wild donkeys in Australia’s harsh Outback; was Australia’s first female oil company representative; and set-up and ran a couple of small businesses.
From her early 30s, she spent 14 years working in the media, primarily as a talk-back radio broadcaster during which time she won the radio industry’s Pater award for the best voice on Australian radio.
This was followed by her academic journey which resulted in the completion of five university degrees including a PhD; after which she taught ethics, leadership, and change management for the MBA programs at a couple of leading universities in Australia and their off-shore campuses in Hong Kong and Singapore. During that time she also spent a couple of years delivering an Ecotourism Interpretation workshop that she designed for the Singapore National Parks Board.
Woven throughout all of her media work and university studies were extensive academic and independent studies in areas such as spirituality, religious studies, quantum theory, new science, positive psychology, coaching psychology, neuroscience, and behavioural science including Practitioner and Master Practitioner levels of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming); together with a range of different work activities as a leadership coach, corporate trainer, speaker, and sessional mediator/conciliator for the Department of Justice in the Australian states of both Victoria and Queensland.
Kashonia’s greatest passion has always been to elicit the magic in others that enables them to manifest boundaryless possibilities.
Leadership Coach
Although she’s worked and travelled extensively overseas, Kashonia was born and has lived her entire life in Australia and has had a very colourful life, both personally and professionally.
In her 20s, she lived under the stars and caught wild donkeys in Australia’s harsh Outback; was Australia’s first female oil company representative; and set-up and ran a couple of small businesses.
From her early 30s, she spent 14 years working in the media, primarily as a talk-back radio broadcaster during which time she won the radio industry’s Pater award for the best voice on Australian radio.
This was followed by her academic journey which resulted in the completion of five university degrees including a PhD; after which she taught ethics, leadership, and change management for the MBA programs at a couple of leading universities in Australia and their off-shore campuses in Hong Kong and Singapore. During that time she also spent a couple of years delivering an Ecotourism Interpretation workshop that she designed for the Singapore National Parks Board.
Woven throughout all of her media work and university studies were extensive academic and independent studies in areas such as spirituality, religious studies, quantum theory, new science, positive psychology, coaching psychology, neuroscience, and behavioural science including Practitioner and Master Practitioner levels of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming); together with a range of different work activities as a leadership coach, corporate trainer, speaker, and sessional mediator/conciliator for the Department of Justice in the Australian states of both Victoria and Queensland.
Kashonia’s greatest passion has always been to elicit the magic in others that enables them to manifest boundaryless possibilities.
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May 2, 2023
Brainwashed: A True Story of Psychological Domestic Abuse And The PTSD Aftermath, authored by Dr. Kashonia Carnegie, is a literary work that seamlessly blends memoir and psychological analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of the aftermath of psychological abuse. Dr. Carnegie’s personal experience as a survivor of psychological abuse, combined with her extensive research in human behavior and neuroscience spanning over forty years, makes this book a compelling read. Through her personal story, Dr. Carnegie sheds light on the often-neglected aspect of domestic abuse – psychological abuse. In addition, she explains the reasons why victims remain in such relationships and how they can safely seek help and break free from the harmful cycle.
The book is a perfect blend of raw human emotions, insightful storytelling, and scientific explanations, making it a must-read for anyone interested in psychology and mental health. The book also delves into the role of childhood conditioning and attachment in shaping our lives. Dr. Carnegie highlights how early childhood experiences can impact an individual’s entire life and how parents and guardians play a crucial role in creating a secure attachment with their children. The book emphasizes the importance of creating emotionally stable children who grow up to appreciate their self-worth and form healthy relationships, thereby breaking the cycle of abuse. Brainwashed raises pertinent questions about societal issues, emphasizing that psychological abuse is a widespread problem that has been happening for centuries. The book underscores the need for awareness and changes in behavior to tackle the issue effectively. The author’s personal experience and insights make the book relatable and engaging, making it a valuable resource for professionals and students in the field of psychology and mental health.
Brainwashed: A True Story of Psychological Domestic Abuse And The PTSD Aftermath is an eye-opening memoir into the world of psychological abuse. I highly recommend this thought-provoking and impactful read that will inspire readers to take action toward creating a kinder and more empathetic society. Dr. Carnegie’s efforts in sharing her story and contributing to the lives of readers and victims worldwide are commendable.
The book is a perfect blend of raw human emotions, insightful storytelling, and scientific explanations, making it a must-read for anyone interested in psychology and mental health. The book also delves into the role of childhood conditioning and attachment in shaping our lives. Dr. Carnegie highlights how early childhood experiences can impact an individual’s entire life and how parents and guardians play a crucial role in creating a secure attachment with their children. The book emphasizes the importance of creating emotionally stable children who grow up to appreciate their self-worth and form healthy relationships, thereby breaking the cycle of abuse. Brainwashed raises pertinent questions about societal issues, emphasizing that psychological abuse is a widespread problem that has been happening for centuries. The book underscores the need for awareness and changes in behavior to tackle the issue effectively. The author’s personal experience and insights make the book relatable and engaging, making it a valuable resource for professionals and students in the field of psychology and mental health.
Brainwashed: A True Story of Psychological Domestic Abuse And The PTSD Aftermath is an eye-opening memoir into the world of psychological abuse. I highly recommend this thought-provoking and impactful read that will inspire readers to take action toward creating a kinder and more empathetic society. Dr. Carnegie’s efforts in sharing her story and contributing to the lives of readers and victims worldwide are commendable.
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