Introduction to The Watcher of Your Own Flame: Online version

Dr Jess talks about the ethos of The Watcher of Your Own Flame, and discusses her reasons for writing so personally and honestly about how to process trauma

Introduction

A warm welcome to The Watcher of Your Own Flame: Understanding and nurturing yourself after trauma!

My name is Jess, and I hope to provide a space for you to reflect, explore, and learn much more about yourself in the pages of this unique set of articles, built from my book.

I am so excited to be able to provide a digital and audio version of my book right here on Substack. You can use the app to read or listen to my book by clicking the play icon and the top of my articles! How cool is this?

So, if you have been waiting for the digital version or audio version of my book, now is the time to subscribe!

Ready to get into the book, okay, let’s go!

There are many ways I could have formatted The Watcher of Your Own Flame, but I have chosen to write this book as a set of personal letters from me to you. The tone is casual, friendly, supportive, and easy to digest, and for a topic that may be heavy for you in places, I think that is the best way. I have also included some reflection points and ideas within and dotted around, so please use them if they feel like they may help.

If you have picked up this book, it is likely that you are seeking answers. Guidance. Love. Knowledge. Compassion. Support. I just want to tell you that I have held you in my mind throughout every page I have written here. This book is written for you.

I have created this book grounded in the following principles: