Today we talk about I Chose Survival!, a book by Belinda Rose Christ published with our Publishing house Europe Books.
Europe Books had the pleasure of interviewing the author, Belinda Rose Christ, to get to know her better, what prompted her to the writing of her book I Chose Survival!, as well as what she suggests to the people who are currently living in an abusive or a toxic environment and are afraid of getting out of it.
Below you can find our interview. Take a seat and enjoy your reading!!!
- What prompted to the writing of your autobiographical book?
It’s part of my personal healing process. I am still healing and writing things down help in that sense a lot. Describing on paper what I felt and went through helps clear my thoughts and create an order in my head. It also brings other things to light where I thought I had forgotten or pushed down into my subconsciousness. Some people find it easier to talk about things and for me writing it all down felt as though a stone fell off my shoulders.
- What would you like to hear from your readers?
A sign of hope. Maybe even the feeling of comfort that there is someone else on this planet that went through many things just like they did, and they are not alone. Maybe even some questions if there is something not written clear enough. Maybe some things they would like to share about their personal life. General Feedback would also be nice.
- What would you suggest to the people who are currently living in an abusive or a toxic environment and are afraid of getting out of it?
Being scared or afraid is a survival mechanism and nothing to be ashamed of. No one can make this decision for you. Every circumstance is different; every individual is unique and the answer to this question will be different with each specific situation. To answer this question for every single person and situation would be irresponsible and naive on my part. Every individual needs to find this out for themselves and be able to live with either decision.
- How did it feel to “read” your life on the pages of your book?
Horrible! I always knew my life didn’t really go the way I had wished for and that it was at times difficult but seeing it written down, it amazes me how much tragedy I actually went through and dealt with. I am proud of myself for still being alive and most importantly still being able to see things in a positive light. Never did I expect to see my life in writing and be confronted with that much horror in one single lifetime.
- Are you working on a new writing project you can tell us about?
No at the moment I am waiting to see the reactions of my first book. Then I might consider writing Part 2. My life as it is now after having left and how my healing process is at the moment.
Europe Books thanks the author, Belinda Rose Christ, once again for taking the time and answering our questions. We are really pleased to have walked alongside her on the editorial path that led to the publication of her book I Chose Survival!. We wish her the best of luck for her future works.
To you, my readers, may this book captivate you and make you feel less alone in the world, and more like other people have gone through what you’ve experienced. Strength, courage, and self-confidence will help you move forward! Above all, don’t be scared to talk about it and don’t withdraw into yourself.
So, my dear readers, all I have to say is to enjoy your reading!
Your editor!