Shadows and Systems by former soldier and mental health advocate James Beaumont. This is not just a story its a map. A map of trauma and a lifelong struggle. For trauma survivors and mental health professionals alike.
From the woods where a frightened child hid, to the deserts of Iraq, to the psychiatric ward where he fought to survive-James Beaumonts journey through complex PTSD, childhood abuse and chronic illness is raw, unflinching and ultimately triumphant.
Shadows and Systems: A dual map of trauma
Part memoir. Part dissertation. Completely honest. This book shows what trauma feels like and what trauma means. For survivors who need to feel less alone. For professionals who need to understand.
Currently available on Amazon Kindle. Hard Cover coming soon!
Currently available on Amazon Kindle. Audio Book coming soon!
Currently available on Amazon Kindle. Paper Back coming soon!
"I do not know when it happened-this thing that conspires against me. It is not like I can take a pin and say, there, there you go. Here is the exact millisecond when my brain switched but it did. It decided, in its own messed-up wisdom, to say no. No to the abuse, no to the attacks, no to the horrific sights. Just plain no. But instead of blocking them out, my wonderful spiteful, stupid mind played every messed-up, horrific and down right pain in the arse image repeatedly. No plot. No coherent reasoning. Just wham bam, thank you ma'am, fuck you and goodnight vienna."
James Beaumont is a former soldier, IT Engineer, care leaver and trauma survivor. He holds an MSc. in mental health science and continues to write and advocate for care leavers and veterans affected by complex trauma. He lives in the North of England.
“Wow what a read! Honestly that's amazing 👏🏻 well done you x can absolutely relate to some of the stuff absolutely 💯. You should be proud of yourself xx”
“A riveting read! Unbelievable! Couldn't put it down. James keeps it simple and straight to the point but leaves you wanting more chapter after chapter. Sad, happy and emotionally provoking.”
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