Complex trauma recovery
A first-person account of facing a complex past and choosing to heal, rather than simply endure.
a book by cristina saressalo
There is more to trauma than pain.
or drag the book
The Ugly Foot is Cristina Saressalo’s honest and hopeful account of healing a complex past: complex trauma recovery, connecting the dots and inner transformation.
Complex trauma recovery
Connecting the dots
Inner transformation
Hope for a better tomorrow
about the book
One honest step at a time
In her book, Cristina shares how she is healing her complex past to bring hope of a better tomorrow: to herself, to her daughters, and to people who have suffered, or are suffering, physical and/or mental health challenges or other types of trauma.
Written from lived experience, The Ugly Foot follows the studies, questioning, research and self-enquiry that helped Cristina connect the dots between her past, her health and her wellbeing.
from the cover
Connecting the dots
How self-enquiry, questioning and research bring together what once felt scattered: the past, the body and the mind.
Inner transformation
An integrative approach to taking responsibility for her own wellbeing, paving the way for healing and transformation.
written for
Anyone who needs to hear that pain is not the whole story
- People living with physical or mental health challenges
- Anyone who has lived through trauma, of any kind
- Families and friends who walk alongside them
- Readers looking for hope of a better tomorrow
connecting the dots
Follow the footsteps
Recovery rarely runs in a straight line. Tap the glowing stone to take the next step, and walk from the past towards tomorrow.
seven steps
Start with the past
The first stone sits at the bottom of the path. Tap it to begin the walk.
available now
Begin the walk
Order your copy of The Ugly Foot on Amazon, or ask your local bookshop to order it using the ISBN below.
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978-1-0369-9138-8Already read it? A short review on Amazon helps the book reach the readers who need it.
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Before you begin
What is The Ugly Foot about?
It is Cristina Saressalo’s account of healing a complex past. The book covers complex trauma recovery, connecting the dots between past experiences, health and wellbeing, and the inner transformation that follows.
Who is the book for?
Anyone who has suffered, or is suffering, physical and/or mental health challenges or other types of trauma, and the people who love and support them.
Who is Cristina Saressalo?
A daughter, a sister, a friend, a confidant, a volunteer and a proud mother of twin girls. Cristina holds a BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience and is a qualified Transformational Life Coach.
Is the book a replacement for therapy or medical care?
No. The Ugly Foot shares one person’s lived experience and is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological care. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional. In an emergency, contact your local emergency services.
Where can I buy it?
The book is available on Amazon. You can also ask any bookshop to order it with ISBN 978-1-0369-9138-8.