Post-Traumatic Faith
Post-Traumatic Faith by E. Jill Riley, published by Cascade Books in 2024, is a poignant exploration of resilience and recovery. This edition, comprising 154 pages, presents Riley’s journey from a challenging childhood in Seoul, Korea, through her experiences as a pastor and her struggles with complex PTSD and dissociative identity disorder. The narrative delves into her life marked by trauma and the transformative power of faith, illustrating how wounds can heal over time.
Readers will find a deeply personal account that navigates the complexities of mental health within the context of spirituality and community. Riley’s story takes her from the deserts of Nevada to the serene landscapes of North Idaho, offering insights into her life as both a minister and a survivor. The book emphasizes the intersection of faith and mental health, providing a unique perspective on living a fulfilling life despite the challenges posed by severe mental illness.
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“E. Jill Riley is not a good victim. However, she is a triumphant survivor who has scars to prove that wounds do not have to stay open forever. An orphan who was adopted into a culture of chaos and ineffable abuse, Jill suffers from complex PTSD and dissociative identity disorder. Follow her story from Seoul, Korea, to the deserts of Nevada and on to the beautiful North Idaho panhandle. Explore her life as a pastor in both new and established churches and then life as an inpatient in a psychiatric facility. Finally, walk with her as she discovers a newly imagined, full life of faith, despite severe mental illness. As a minister and survivor Jill is uniquely positioned to be a leading voice in the intersection of mental health, faith, and the church.”–Publisher
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