Written by: Prerna VijAdvertising“I had only one friend – fear,” says Dr Priya Saklani, describing her childhood. In her memoir The Wounded Healer, the Mumbai-based author recalls the trauma of sexual abuse that she underwent for 19 years. AdvertisingDuring the discussion, Saklani shared how her childhood was traumatic in numerous ways and how that shaped her idea of human affection. The book The Wounded Healer brings her story to the forefront and acts as a catharsis. While it helped her deal with her traumatic past, Saklani says that through it she also attempts to dispel the stigma attached to discussions on sexual abuse.

Source: Indian Express June 30, 2019 07:52 UTC