Shielded Suffering

In "Shielded Suffering," certified life coach "The Escape Artist" A.J. Nystrom recounts his battle with bullying and depression throughout his childhood, the challenges he overcame to seek help, and how we can help others and ourselves to live a happier, and more fulfilling life.

A former federal agent and correctional officer, A.J. tells how the search for friends and the desire to be cool made him the target of bullying and abuse. With honesty and vulnerability, Nystrom brings us into the difficult decision to seek help almost two decades later. In these pages he helps us to better understand:

• How communication from adult to child will open up communication from child to adult more successfully.
• Why immersive hobbies are important in the development of a child (and how they can lead to a lifetime of health benefits).
• How normalizing mental health care can greatly improve our physical health and relationships.

Everyone goes through challenges, but if we are well prepared and ready for them we can overcome them with grace, poise, and confidence. If you or someone you know has been challenged by bullying or abuse this book is for you.