The Reconnected Heart
The Reconnected Heart
Do you carry pain from a previous or existing relationship?
Perhaps a friend, family member or partner has hurt you and you just can't seem to get over it. You try to move forward, but you have suffered injuries of connection and your heart isn't healing.
Injuries of connection can be the deepest and most disruptive of all psychological conditions, leading to deep feelings of betrayal, worthlessness, shame and alienation.
But there is hope.
While it is true that relationships can hurt us, they can also heal us. Your heart can mend by connecting with yourself, connecting with safe and understanding people, and connecting with the God who created you and longs to love you in the midst of your pain.
I have worked with and been around many people who have experienced long term trauma, and this book was one of the most helpful I have found. It was clear, and explained many behaviours I have seen in real situations. I have noticed often how healing relationships can be, including relationships with God, but have not found anything before that gave such clear explanations of how this works. It should be essential reading for anyone working in the field of healing.
Jono Andrews has written a brilliantly researched and easy to read book, drawing on all his experience and knowledge as a clinical psychologist and theologically trained Christian husband and father. I could relate my own life journey and the journey of many other friends to what he wrote. He has given me a wise emotional and spiritual framework to move forward through pain from the past into the freedom of grace, mercy and forgiveness to love and serve God and others. Thank you Jono.
