In this Secure Love Club book club session, Julie Menanno leads a discussion of Chapter 4 of Pete Walker's Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving. The group explores the deeper work of recovery: softening the harsh inner critic, learning to manage emotional flashbacks, and beginning to grieve old losses, and how each of these frees you to show up more securely in relationship. Julie weaves in attachment theory alongside the practical skills of self-regulation and self-compassion. You will come away with concrete direction for the healing journey and a clearer sense of how tending your own wounds changes the way you connect with a partner. Meaningful and hopeful for anyone carrying complex trauma who wants a real path forward rather than just an explanation of the past. The full discussion is inside for members.