My Second Story: From Addiction to Purpose - Couverture souple

Patterson, Ernest D

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798998849176

Editeur : Creation Publishing Group LLC, 2026

Synopsis

My Second Story is a raw, honest, and ultimately empowering journey into the heart of personal transformation. In this deeply personal work, Ernest Patterson invites readers into his lived experience, sharing the struggles, setbacks, and defining moments that shaped his life, while revealing how he found the courage to rewrite his story. At its core, this book introduces a powerful and life-changing idea: we all have a "first story," the unconscious narrative formed through our upbringing, pain, and early life experiences. But we are not bound to that story. Through awareness, responsibility, and intentional growth, we have the ability to create a "second story", one rooted in truth, healing, and purpose. Through compelling storytelling and reflective insights, Ernest takes readers through his journey of confronting trauma, navigating addiction and recovery, and doing the difficult inner work required to break free from old patterns. His voice is authentic and unfiltered, allowing readers to not only witness his transformation but to see themselves in the process. More than a memoir, My Second Story serves as a guide for anyone ready to take ownership of their life. It challenges readers to examine the beliefs that have been quietly shaping their choices and offers a new framework for understanding how meaning is created. By shifting perspective, readers can move from feeling stuck in their circumstances to becoming the author of their future. This book is especially impactful for individuals in recovery, those navigating personal adversity, and anyone seeking a deeper sense of identity and purpose. It is also a valuable resource for therapists, coaches, and facilitators who support others in transformational work. My Second Story is not about perfection, it is about possibility. It is a reminder that no matter how your story began, you have the power to decide how it continues.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Ernest Patterson is a licensed chemical dependency counselor, therapist, and transformational facilitator dedicated to helping individuals break free from limiting patterns and reclaim their lives. With years of experience working in recovery programs, men's groups, and personal development settings, he has guided countless people through the process of healing, accountability, and emotional growth.As co-founder of the Second Story Project, Ernest's work centers on the belief that while we cannot change our past, we have the power to change the story we tell about it. His approach blends real-world experience, therapeutic insight, and deeply personal storytelling to inspire lasting transformation.A certified trainer with the ManKind Project, Ernest is passionate about creating spaces where men can be seen, heard, and challenged to grow. His work extends into workshops, speaking engagements, and community-based programs focused on recovery, personal responsibility, and purpose-driven living.Ernest lives in Texas with his wife and family, where he continues to support individuals and communities in building what he calls their "Second Story," a life defined not by past pain, but by conscious choice, healing, and purpose.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Creation Publishing Group LLC
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798998849176
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 392
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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