Native writer debuts first novel

HOLLAND PATENT — At 5’4, with intense green eyes, and an encouraging smile, Rebecca Silence doesn’t appear to be a force to be reckoned with, yet when it comes to emotional healing, she’s precisely what the combative soul ordered.

A leading coach for emotional healing and relationships, host of The Healing IS Possible Experience, and the Tougher Together Breakthrough podcast, Holland Patent native, Rebecca Silence is taking her work out of the classroom and putting it directly in the hands of readers with her debut novel, “Coming Back To Life.”

“So many people have accepted their lives for the way they are, rather than fighting for the way they wish their life could be. Every person deserves to feel like they have power over their own lives; they just need a little help trusting and loving themselves again so they can gain clarity around their wants and needs. That was my intention for writing “Coming Back To Life.”

As a licensed and board-certified music therapist, counselor, social worker, and legacy healing coach, Silence’s “Coming Back to Life” acts as a roadmap, designed to lead others on their journey to healing. Through her extensive experience, research, and one-on-one coaching, Silence establishes the tools and lessons individuals need to take charge of their lives, regardless of circumstances.

“Everyone needs to understand that we may not be able to control the circumstances around us, but if we can get emotionally clear on who we are, and what our weak spots are, we can create a life that leans on inspiration and healed leadership, instead of a life of escape and avoidance – even in our darkest moments. For so long we’ve been taught how to cope with our anxiety, depression, and fear; be that with exercises or medication. I’m here to teach clients how to lean into their internal struggles and triggers so they can break free. That is the gateway to personal freedom.”

Trying to decipher the components of emotional clarity can sound daunting, so rather than leading with emotions, Silence explores patterns and uncovers hidden blocks that have hindered individuals from advancing.

“People spend years in therapy to strengthen their coping mechanisms so they can function. As an emotional healing coach, I show individuals how to get to – and address – the origin of a problem so they can begin to heal and move past the issue; rather than staying complacent and managing their emotions. That doesn’t mean someone needs to be in crisis or breakdown to begin to change their lives. My work is about honoring celebration; about getting people out of the trenches they’re forged in, so they can finally live a life they’ve designed.”

As a survivor of Stage 3 cancer and a victim of child abuse, Silence employs a strong undercurrent throughout her narrative. “The story of who I am, and who I came to be is inside this book. On paper, these dark and traumatic stories show someone who should’ve given up on life; should’ve allowed the battle with cancer to be the end. But I was never one to base my life on statistics,” Silence reflected. “I want to show others the power of looking life in the face and knowing you deserve more from it – knowing the pattern of abuse, in whatever form it arrives, does not have to remain. After years of research and studying, I can help others break their patterns and prove to themselves, their family, and others watching, that change is more than possible – it’s a reality.”

In addition to her book, Silence offers a comprehensive seven-part online “Emotional Survival Kit” that caters to individuals looking to dive into their internal healing or move past trauma.

“Healing is about getting to a place of clarity. When we are hurt, it’s easy to lose sight of what we want, or what serves us. “Coming Back to Life” disrupts those paradigms and provides the support and steps needed to free themselves. The “Emotional Survival Kit” takes readers a step further and shows them how they can use their trauma to their advantage and break the cycles that no longer need to be there.

“Coming Back To Life” is available at all major retail bookstores. For more information on Rebecca Silence, visit her online at www.rebeccahsilence.com.