#findingthecalm

“A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading.” - William Styron, Conversations with William Styron

Book 1 – Cerebral Palsy: A Story ‘Finding the Calm After the Storm’ published the day news broke about the pandemic, followed by unimaginable uncertainty, unprecedented lockdowns, people worried about their families, health, and futures.

My books 'Spirituality, Healing and Me' and 'Survival: The Covid Years Time for Change’ were published in  pandemic and a cost-of-living crisis.

As an independent author I rely on people's goodwill. I donate all royalties to mental health charities and your support will be greatly appreciated, in these enormously difficult times.

"Heartbreaking, sweet, informative and necessary" - Beautiful words from Melanie in this review of Cerebral Palsy: A Story by Ilana Estelle, TheCPDiaryRead the full review here: 

My book, Cerebral Palsy: ‘A Story’ has given me a voice, an understanding for the first time of a life struggled, of a life lived, but more importantly, an understanding of my experiences and why what happened to me, happened.

In my current book, I write in a way that brings understanding to all of us, not just me. I tap into the universe to write, to bring an insight to the issues that affect us all. Being stuck in my head over the years has brought about clarity.

It is okay to accept that we may never fully heal from trauma, particularly trauma that has been allowed to span decades, although we may heal from certain aspects of it. Healing is different to each of us, one size doesn’t fit all.

But energy and attitude go a long way to helping us bring understanding and clarity on the issues we’re still holding on to. I was under no illusion as a small child that my unique circumstances would be difficult to get past. Where I think I am comfortable on how I got to this place, my gut tells me I still have a way to go.

Fifty-eight years on and how I got to this place doesn’t feel easier, but through writing, and a changed attitude, my experiences feel slightly easier. It’s clear I still have a way to go.

You can pick a copy of my book Cerebral Palsy ‘A Story’ Finding the Calm After the Storm up today on Amazon http://amzn.to/2qrpiy8 /UK or Amazon http://amzn.to/2WPE2Vy US.