Breaking the Ruhls, a memoir, Larry Ruhl
Type
Label
Breaking the Ruhls, a memoir, Larry Ruhl
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
resource.biographical
autobiography
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Breaking the Ruhls
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1001564002
Responsibility statement
Larry Ruhl
Sub title
a memoir
Summary
A profoundly personal account of the impact of complex trauma on a mans life. Larry Ruhls father sought comfort from his only son, smothering him not only with his affection, but his sexualityblurring critical boundaries that would prove deeply debilitating. Larrys mother, with her spiraling, ever-changing mental illness kept the family in a constant state of anxiety. By the time Larry graduated from high school, overwhelming sadness and suicidal thoughts took root, plaguing him for decades. Breaking the Ruhls will resonate deeply with many who have experienced similar trauma, boundary violations, and abuse within the family. Ruhl mines his own experiences with sexual confusion, addiction and recovery, relationships, career struggles, and therapeutic breakthroughs, while demonstrating it is possible to heal and thrive