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Breaking the Ruhls : a memoir

Ruhl, Larry (author.).

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.

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  • ISBN: 1942094582
  • ISBN: 9781942094586
  • Physical Description: x, 215 pages ; 23 cm
    print
  • Publisher: Las Vegas, NV : Central Recovery Press, 2018.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references.
Subject: Ruhl, Larry
Adult child sexual abuse victims United States Biography
Sexual abuse victims United States Biography
Sexually abused children United States
Child Abuse, Sexual psychology
United States
Genre: Autobiography.
Student Life and Profession Collection.
Autobiographies.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Blair County Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Altoona Area Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Altoona Area Public Library 616.858369 RUH (Text) 33240004489582 Adult Nonfiction Available -


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