Breaking the Illusion
Based on a True Story
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During my stay on the sustainable farm, we decided to explore the beach of San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua. We packed some lunch to barbeque on the beach and took off in the truck on our adventure. We drove down the sacred mountains, through the village, and straight onto the beach. We ventured across the beach through a creek that bled into the mesmerizing bay. I felt a sense of freedom and aliveness driving on the beach in the truck. We then drove up to the old ruin that sat above the bay, The Christ of the Mercy. It is a magnificent statue of Jesus Christ that sits above the sea wall of the bay in San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua. It was so exquisite at the top of the ruin overlooking the bay. I loved the smell of the old stones and the fresh sea air. Looking into the depths of the bay, my eyes began to fill with tears of joy. I was experiencing internal and external feelings of love and fulfillment. I felt at peace.
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In Breaking the Illusion, author Gaea K. Coon shares her intimate journey, the story of a psychotherapist who discovers she is in an abusive relationship during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. She chronicles her path in breaking the generational cycle of abuse, healing trauma, and returning to her true self. By telling her story, Coon brings awareness to others regarding childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, and abusive relationships, chronicling her awakening, death, and rebirth. She inspires others to share their truth, voice their stories, reduce stigma, alleviate shame, and assist in healing. Trauma surrounds us all—not just combat soldiers, but also a neighbor who just lost their child in a car accident, a sibling who was assaulted, a friend who is in an abusive relationship, a child who is neglected, and many others. But healing can happen, and healthier relationships can be formed.
About the Author
Gaea K. Coon, MA, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has a private practice in Sonoma County, California. She earned a Master of Arts in counseling from Sonoma State University. Coon has a diversity of experience working with trauma, including veterans, rape crisis counseling, residential treatments programs for substance abuse, mentoring programs, and in educational settings.