The We You Don’t See

Unmasking the Invisible Scars: Journeying Through Hidden Traumas to Find Healing

In The We You Don’t See, Dr. Helen Sairany unravels a narrative that’s both gripping and deeply transformative. Drawing from her own experiences growing up amidst the horrors of war in Iraq, and juxtaposing them with her mission to heal traumatized refugee girls, this book is a testament to the indomitable human spirit.

Within these pages, readers are not only taken on a journey through the perilous landscapes of a war-torn nation, but also through the often more treacherous terrains of the human psyche. As Sairany delves deep into the intricacies of trauma, she sheds light on the invisible scars that many carry with them, often in silence.

But this is not just a tale of survival; it’s a roadmap to healing. Interwoven with poignant personal stories are powerful insights into mental health, challenging societal norms and perceptions. Each chapter serves as a beacon, guiding those affected by trauma towards understanding and recovery.

For anyone who has ever felt the weight of their past, or struggled to find their place in the world, this book offers solace, understanding, and hope. It’s a call to recognize the battles that many face in silence, and an affirmation that healing is not just possible, but within reach.

Transform Trauma to Triumph:

Mastering Nervous System Regulation

Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of trauma, unable to break free and thrive? Imagine turning that trauma into a powerful force for triumph in your life. “Transform Trauma to Triumph” is an empowering workbook designed to guide you through the remarkable healing journey by regulating your nervous system.

In this transformative workbook, you’ll discover:

Proven Strategies: Learn practical techniques grounded in neuroscience to calm your nervous system and bring balance to your life.
Step-by-Step Exercises: Engage in practical exercises that help you reconnect with your body, mind, and emotions in a healing manner.
Personal Stories: Draw inspiration from real-life stories of individuals who have successfully transformed their trauma into triumph.
Reflective Prompts: Deepen your understanding of your journey with prompts encouraging self-reflection and growth.

Whether you’re just beginning your healing journey or looking to deepen your practice, this workbook will equip you with th

Trading Grenades for Candy

A Kurdish Refugee’s American Journey

How does it feel to be torn between two vastly different worlds: the one you were born to, and the one you fled to and eventually thrived in? What does it mean to become an American? Trading Grenades for Candy is a memoir of a Kurdish woman who fled war and turmoil in Iraqi Kurdistan as a young child and transformed herself into a quintessential American success story.

Hers is a richly expressed and deeply personal journey from barely surviving in a mud house amidst landmines, to evolving into an independent, world-traveling pharmacist. By understanding her personal story of hardship and perseverance, readers will come to understand not only her personal triumph, but the wider story of the Kurdish people.

This memoir will change the way one looks at what it means not only to be an American, but a fellow human being in our
diverse world.

Childhood Baggage:

Overcoming Trauma Wounds that Limit Success Coming Soon

Are your past traumas holding you back from reaching your full potential? In Childhood Baggage: Overcoming Trauma Wounds that Limit Success, you will discover how deep-seated trauma can create invisible barriers to your personal and professional growth.

This transformative guide takes you on a journey to unpack and heal these wounds, offering practical strategies and inspiring stories of triumph over adversity. Learn how to break free from the cycles of self-sabotage and embrace a future filled with opportunity, resilience, and success.

Empower yourself with the tools to overcome your past and unlock the thriving life you deserve. Dive into Childhood Baggage and start your journey towards lasting success today.

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This book was recommended by a friend, and I am grateful. I have now recommended it to friends and family as well. Most of us cannot imagine being a child in a war zone. Helen Sairany describes in heartbreaking detail the dilemma of loving her homeland, and having to leave it in order to have a chance at survival. A United States Marine saved her life, which inspired the title. I hope somehow that the Marine and his family come to know the legacy of that moment. This is the story of how a young Kurdish refugee surmounted one obstacle after another to learn a new language, understand a new culture and excel academically and professionally. Helen Sairany writes in an engaging style and takes you along on her fascinating journey. Trading Grenades for Candy is one of the best books I've read this year.

I read Trading Grenades for Candy on vacation and couldn't put it down! Dr. Sairany has a gift for telling her personal story, including its cultural influences, in a way that is riveting and eye-opening. Her resilience through her journey as a Kurdish refugee coming to America opened my eyes to the exciting opportunities and harsh realities refugees face. I'm embarrassed to admit that I knew very little of the history of Kurdistan but am grateful this book has given me a new perspective on the overlooked individuals living in Kurdish-inhabited areas.

Dr. Sairany is refreshingly transparent about the struggle to reconcile one's faith against cultural norms & expectations. She candidly expresses the struggle to feel a sense of belonging in career, love, and family. Readers of this book will learn what it means to really bet on yourself and go after your goals, despite the most turbulent circumstances. She vividly describes being a citizen of the world, you feel as if you're traveling with her through every city and learning the same life-changing lessons. A must-read for anyone looking to make their own way in this world.

The subtitle is “a Kurdish refugee’s American journey”. Trading grenades is much more than that. Helen gives us an inside look at war, both the immediate and the long-term consequences. She describes her own transformation as a woman and her adaptation into a new world. Her exposure of the personal conflicts with the country and culture that is her home and the country and culture of which she is now a citizen was enlightening. She helped me to see religions that are different than my own in a different light. There is good and there is evil in them all. If you’ve never spent time in a third world country, you should definitely read this book. She does an outstanding job describing her home country and the joy of the simple life that is so different than our own abundant life in American. She also depicts the huge challenge of changing an entrenched culture that really needs to change. Thank you for sharing your story.

Trading Grenades for Candy is an incredible story of childhood trauma and its lasting impact, family resilience, and triumph over adversity. Sadly, children around the world are undergoing trauma, and it is important to read Dr. Sairany's history so we can better understand that trauma impacts a person's life forever. Her story of cultural assimilation is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. I am grateful for refugees like Dr. Sairany, who can give so much to all of us and especially to pharmacy as a profession. Thank you for a tremendous book!

A graduate degree in culture, religion, geography, politics, history and psychology. And one hell of a story! Helen invites us into the details of clashing cultures among countries and within families in the same country. No topic is off limits and no detail ignored. It is difficult to understand how different life is for God's children based on their location, culture and politics. Add in war and you have the ingredients of a "you can't put it down" story. Helen is special American.

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