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Elizabeth Woods

Living with Complex PTSD: Fragments of a life from a Survivor of Childhood Abuse

Complex PTSD is not the same as the term PTSD. PTSD is a condition that can manifest itself after a single traumatic event like a car accident. Complex PTSD is a condition that can develop when a human being has been exposed to repeated trauma like childhood abuse, a kidnapping or being a prisoner of war.In this book, I endeavour to show you what life has been like for me as a survivor of childhood abuse. If you are a survivor like me, this may resonate with you as you recognize my struggles with certain aspects of life with your own. For those of you who are therapists and psychologists out there, I hope my book will help you with a deeper insight into the world of living with Complex PTSD....

The Sex-Offender's Daughter: A True Story of Survival Against All Odds

Sexual abuse is one of the worst tortures an individual can be exposed to but for an innocent child it is completely traumatizing! A developing child has not had any life experience of sex and has no idea as to what is happening to them and why. It is terrifying and soul-destroying!In this book Elizabeth tells her story of a world of brutal sex-offenders, murderers and inconceivably neglectful adults. Her so-called father loaned her out to vicious sexual predators for their enjoyment. She suffered sexual abuse throughout her childhood and desperately tried to seek help from the adults around her, who chose to ignore her. A girl deeply traumatized and forgotten by everyone in society - even d...

Bringing Back Faith

Faith has survived a harrowing life that leaves her with lasting damage to her mind and body. She finds herself injured and sitting on a beach, wondering how she got there. Faith has amnesia from a large bleeding headwound.Meet Sam, an elite combat search and rescue medic in the Navy. He has dedicated his life to serving his country when a sniper's bullet changes everything. Sam takes a walk along the beach one night after a disappointing future career talk with his CO. He finds Faith near the waterline in a bloodied state and saves her life.Together, they learn how to carry on living after their traumas but as their physical injuries start to fade, they discover something else. Someone is s...

Guarding Noah

Grace has worked hard through medical school and been accepted into one of the most prestigious intern programs in the country. A case of mistaken identity changes Grace's life completely. She now has to constantly look over her shoulder to guard her son- Noah from being taken.
The Rojas cartel is renowned for being ruthless and takes everything they want, including people. When one of their highest members is involved in a scandal, he goes back to Chile to hide from the US authorities. Five years later a shocking truth is revealed and the hunted becomes the hunter.
Can Grace guard her son from one of the most vicious criminals in the world? Who can she turn to for help?

Protecting Sarah

Sarah is a single mom. She survived an arson attempt when a lunatic man tried to burn the house she and her children were sleeping in. She is still suffering from nightmares after the fire and being hounded by journalists who broadcast her on national news. She still feels traumatized and as if someone is following her, even though all the news reporters have long gone. Is it all in her head or does she have a stalker?Grant is an ex Navy SEAL suffering from PTSD after he nearly lost his life in an explosion in Afghanistan. He has to learn to walk again after being medically discharged from the Navy. He buries himself in work as soon as he can as a contract architect. Can Grant find a reason ...

Saving Joshua

In this gripping tale of love, courage, and second chances, Jennifer faces the fight of her life. After surviving a near-death experience in her broken marriage, she knows she must protect her son, Joshua, before it's too late. But escaping a second time won’t be easy... and trust may be even harder to find.Meet Cameron, a former Navy SEAL haunted by his past and battling his inner demons after losing his best friend. He has locked away his heart—until fate brings Jennifer into his life. Can they both heal from their scars and find love when they least expect it?This story is a powerful journey about rediscovering oneself and daring to love again.Get your copy today and dive into this em...

About the author

Hey, my name is Lizzy and I'm an author, elementary school teacher and a creative writing Master's student. I started writing mental health blogs for survivors of trauma on the CPTSD Foundation, and I have written my own personal memoir called: The Sex-Offender's Daughter and a follow up book called "Living with Complex PTSD."

I also write emotion-filled fiction narratives in my Cedar's Port series. My fiction books have themes of love, loss, second chances and self-redemption. In the Cedar's Port series, strong characters like Navy veterans face off against murderers, psychotic maniacs and even drug cartels. The little coastal town set in North Carolina has seen it all. What will happen in the fifth book in the series called "Restoring Hope," due in 2025?