Scratching the Surface - Softcover

Steedman, Allyson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1738665208 ISBN 13: 9781738665204

Publisher: Calathea Press, 2022

Synopsis

There is no magic needed to create the perfect life. We have no way of knowing what our future holds for us, but we have the power within ourselves to help shape it and curate it through our thoughts, emotions and desires.

For her whole life, Allyson lived with chronic eczema. At times severe, she was told the condition was incurable and doctors prescribed topical steroid creams to help manage the outbreaks. She learned to live with it. Now, well into her thirties, married and with a daughter of her own, life was busy and full of energy and seemed to be moving in the right direction. Until she stopped using the creams. Plunged into Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), she faced years of debilitating effects that left her with increased loss of physical function, traumatic physical and mental pain and a greatly diminished quality of life. But through all the pain, a resonating within her of an undeniable truth emerged; that physical healing was only one part of the equation. That to truly heal, we must look deeply within ourselves to find the connection between our mind, body and spirit. Through Allyson's journey, we can find a link to our own spirit and answer its call to live more authentically and with a full heart.

Scratching the Surface challenges all of us to look beyond our physical limitations and current situations to find a deeper connection to ourselves and who we can truly be. It encourages us to shift our thoughts, shed our fears and equip our minds for a different outlook and to believe in our own intrinsic value.

GOODREADS READER REVIEWS OF SCRATCHING THE SURFACE

"Allyson's memoir feels like a long journal entry or a letter written to a close friend. By the end of it, I found myself wanting to sit down with her over a cup of coffee and learn more. I enjoyed both her introspective reflections and raw honesty."
Shelby A.

"Steedman's story is heartfelt and emotional. The author is strong and resilient. An inspiring read overall, especially for those experiencing similar challenges." Leslie M.

"This was a genuine, heartfelt memoir. I truly connected with the story and the author." Alicia B.

"I love how brave this book was. The writing was really good and it flowed from one experience to the next." Kelly P.

"I really enjoyed Allyson Steedman's writing-the storyline flows so easily throughout the book, it is hard to put down. I highly recommend." Virginia.

Visit allysonsteedman.com to connect with the author.

Edition details

• Publisher: Calathea Press
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1738665208
• ISBN 13: 9781738665204
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 230