Indestructible: The Hidden Gifts of Trauma

by Krista Nerestant

Overview

Welcome to Krista Nerestant’s journey from the other side of the globe—the islands of the Philippines—to the United States of America. Indestructible is where she shares the hidden gifts of trauma that have empowered her to not only survive but also thrive in a life most would have given up on. Krista was a traumatized overachiever bound by the cultural and societal limitations of her home country. But coming out as a spiritual medium exposed the many resources she had in her arsenal, inspiring her to embark on a healing journey. In Indestructible, she shares how she learned to extract life-healing lessons while overcoming a violent past, with the hope of inspiring and teaching survivors to approach personal wounds as a gateway to unleashing their self-actualization. Her story will stimulate you mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually—but most of all, it will lead you to start your own journey of self-discovery and uncover your very own hidden gifts of trauma.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781631527999
Publisher:	She Writes Press
Publication date:	09/08/2020
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Krista Nerestant is the owner of Self-ish Lifestyle, a website where she serves as a certified spiritual medium and teacher to demystify the world of spirit and energy. She also works as a neurolinguistic life coach and hypnotist, specializing in the Satir Method of Transformational Systemic Therapy. An advocate for women and children, Krista hosts a podcast dedicated to encouraging, empowering, and elevating the self-care journey at SelfCareTuesdays.com, and she offers presentations as an inspirational speaker that focus on the power and understanding of the four bodies of our unique SELF—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. She hopes that her work will ignite a surge of positivity in her community in New Jersey, where she lives with her child and her husband. This is her first book.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Preface: Heal 3

Part 1 Cope

Chapter 1 Burning Hands 9

The Gift of Archetypes: I'm the Queen! 14

Chapter 2 Emotions 18

The Gift of Empathy: Exposed 23

Chapter 3 Our Father 27

Chapter 4 Disappearing Act 32

The Gift of Boundaries: Break Up to Build Up 34

Chapter 5 Papa's New Home, Our Prison 39

Chapter 6 Bloody Rice 46

The Gift of Compassion: Act It Out 51

Chapter 7 Lovesick 55

Chapter 8 The Secret vacation 60

The Gift of Change: Shift Change 69

Part 2 Survival Mode

Chapter 9 Welcome to America 75

Chapter 10 Reality Check 79

The Gift of Choice: What's Your Perspective Like? 84

Chapter 11 Don't Touch Me 89

The Gift of Self-Love: Love Knew Me 97

Chapter 12 Stage Four 101

Chapter 13 Tick Tock 105

Chapter 14 Skeleton Trees 108

Chapter 15 I'll Take Care of You 114

Chapter 16 Wards of the State 119

The Gift of Resilience: Step by Step 123

Chapter 17 My Serenity Prayer 126

Chapter 18 / Have to Go 133

The Gift of Faith: The God Within 140

Part 3 The Rise

Chapter 19 The Easy Asian 149

Chapter 20 Fired Up 156

Chapter 21 Time's Up 159

Chapter 22 He Said, She Said 167

Chapter 23 Sister, the Fixer 171

The Gift of Forgiveness: The Quintessential Hidden Gift of Trauma 176

Acknowledgments 185

About the Author 187

Editorial Reviews

2021 Journey Book Awards Finalist

“Her gift to readers: effective guidance to creating a healthier, more fulfilling life. A true story that may be useful to anyone seeking emotional healing.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Indestructible is a powerful memoir about resilience and forgiveness.”
—Foreword Clarion Review, 4 stars

“Readers seeking relief from injury will find this a valuable, actionable guide to recovery.”
—BlueInk Review

“In moving, unsparing prose, Krista shares the incredible, heroic journey of her life, and along the way turns her struggles into powerful lessons that can help anyone. Despite the unbelievable obstacles she’s faced, Krista shows that it’s possible not just to survive but to thrive, so long as you never stop nurturing compassion.”
—Jeff Campbell, writing teacher, editor, and author of Daisy to the Rescue

“Krista’s journey is a powerful one. Her gorgeous voice outlines her journey from the most challenging circumstances through a gorgeous post-traumatic growth. Her spirit soars, and her sense of hope and healing is inspiring, uplifting, and beautiful. Krista’s capacity for forgiveness and her deep sense of love is what allows her manifestation of success. I am deeply grateful to have been able to read her story and to feel her radiance beaming from each page.”
—Peg Cafferty, actress, writer, producer, and activist

“Krista’s story proves that you can heal and manage PTSD. She provides the encouragement and motivational essence to look deep into yourself and conquer your darkest moments so that you may live a stable life.”
—Danielle Pignatiello, MSW, LSW

“In the midst of today’s chaos, this book teaches you to be indestructible and rise up in hope and faith.”
—Sydney Lotuaco, Bachelor in Paradise contestant and Filipina media influencer

“Proof that the resilience of a woman immigrant is indeed indestructible.”
—Gina Doost, writer, lifestyle blogger, and media influencer

“Nerestant’s spirit soars, and her sense of hope and healing is inspiring, uplifting, and beautiful.”
—Peg Cafferty, actress, writer, producer, and activist

“Indestructible begs for you to ask, ‘What are my hidden gifts of trauma?’ while reminding you—above all else—to HEAL.”
—Jen Rufo, NBA dancer, fitness coach, and media influencer

“Krista's life choices exemplify why, as individuals we must never let the light of purpose ever fade, or disconnect from our spirit of determination!”
—Elisa Charters, Lean In-Latina Surge President

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