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In this compassionate and insightful guide, Anna Runkle invites readers to step into a new paradigm of healing—one focused not just on what happened to us, but on how our nervous systems keep us locked in survival mode long after the threat has passed.
Runkle—also known for her work under the alias “The Crappy Childhood Fairy”—posits that the core wound of childhood trauma is neurological dysregulation: a nervous system injury caused by abuse, neglect, or chronic stress in early life, which then drives many of the behavioral, emotional, and relational symptoms adults experience.
Through her book, you will:
Learn how to recognize the signs of dysregulation—when your nervous system is in “fight, flight, freeze” or shut‑down mode—even if you’ve long accepted these patterns as simply “who I am”.
Discover practical, day‑by‑day tools and what Runkle calls a “Daily Practice” to begin re‑regulating your nervous system, so you can manage triggers, release trauma‑driven thoughts, and reclaim calm and clarity.
Explore the second step: once regulation is established, begin to confront and change the self‑defeating behaviors, isolation, shame loops, and relational wounds that have been driven by that dysregulation.
Regain access to your full self—from regulated nervous system flows greater focus, better connection, emotional resilience, and an ability to move forward in your life rather than being repeatedly caught by old patterns.
Rich with Runkle’s own story, client‑case examples, journaling, and reflection prompts, this book offers both empathy for the wounded parts of us and actionable hope for the parts ready to heal. It’s especially suited for those who’ve felt unseen by conventional trauma‑healing approaches, and who yearn for not just survival, but transformation.
In this compassionate and insightful guide, Anna Runkle invites readers to step into a new paradigm of healing—one focused not just on what happened to us, but on how our nervous systems keep us locked in survival mode long after the threat has passed.
Runkle—also known for her work under the alias “The Crappy Childhood Fairy”—posits that the core wound of childhood trauma is neurological dysregulation: a nervous system injury caused by abuse, neglect, or chronic stress in early life, which then drives many of the behavioral, emotional, and relational symptoms adults experience.
Through her book, you will:
Learn how to recognize the signs of dysregulation—when your nervous system is in “fight, flight, freeze” or shut‑down mode—even if you’ve long accepted these patterns as simply “who I am”.
Discover practical, day‑by‑day tools and what Runkle calls a “Daily Practice” to begin re‑regulating your nervous system, so you can manage triggers, release trauma‑driven thoughts, and reclaim calm and clarity.
Explore the second step: once regulation is established, begin to confront and change the self‑defeating behaviors, isolation, shame loops, and relational wounds that have been driven by that dysregulation.
Regain access to your full self—from regulated nervous system flows greater focus, better connection, emotional resilience, and an ability to move forward in your life rather than being repeatedly caught by old patterns.
Rich with Runkle’s own story, client‑case examples, journaling, and reflection prompts, this book offers both empathy for the wounded parts of us and actionable hope for the parts ready to heal. It’s especially suited for those who’ve felt unseen by conventional trauma‑healing approaches, and who yearn for not just survival, but transformation.