Since 1982 I have been helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, fear, and low self-esteem. What many people don't know is that past trauma needs to be addressed directly before symptoms like depression, anxiety, anger, and addiction, can really be eliminated. Building on this foundation, I began my journey to bring Biblical truth and psychological research together to help people be free from the past wounds that keep them chained, bound, and effectively sidelined from living the life they wanted to live. I've written this book because I long for YOU to be free from the chains of trauma, too I yearn for you to move through the healing process of grief and not stay stuck in your pain I know it can be done because I've done it and I've walked with others through healing from incredibly horrific experiences. While my life isn't perfect-there is no such thing until Heaven-and the lives of others who have gone through this process aren't' perfect, you can experience the freedom of no longer being controlled by the impact of your past wounds. Stop living a life controlled by past wounds and start living a life of freedom from your pain Break EVERY Stinking Chain Healing for Hidden Wounds integrates psychological research and Biblical study to give you a step-by-step pathway on which to begin your healing journey. Identifying three researched phases of recovery, Dr. Colson has further broken each phase down into stages with instructions and Biblical support for each. FREEDOM. We all want it, expect it, and demand it. On the outside you may be free to travel where, when, and with whom you want, but inside you feel trapped in a personal jail of depression, anger, anxiety or fear. You may feel chained to past wounds, recurring negative thoughts or relationships that keep you feeling stuck and inhibit that sense of freedom you crave. While in your head you believe that Christ brings freedom and that a relationship with God is the answer, you continue to struggle with getting your emotions in line with this truth. At one conference a very compelling speaker instructed us to pretend we were at the airport and imagine taking our baggage to the handler (Jesus) and walking away. "It's that easy " she assured us. GIVE ME A BREAK Give yourself a break For most of us, it's just not that simple, and telling us it should be easy only leads to increase our guilt, shame, and sense of inadequacy. Some of the research on Christians and divorce o