A Mindful Journey from Trauma to Wholeness
What if the "armor" you wear today isn't a flaw to be fixed, but a survival signal from a part of you that’s still waiting to come home?
Return of the Exiled Child is a grounded, compassionate roadmap for anyone shaped by early adversity, chronic stress, or the weight of emotional adaptation.
Written by a 70-year-old Army veteran, two-time cancer survivor, and mindfulness coach, this guide blends hard-won lived experience with the clinical precision of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic awareness. Keith W. Fiveson doesn't ask you to "fix" yourself; he invites you to witness yourself.
Inside, you will discover five experiential pathways to:
- Identify Your Protectors: Recognize the "Managers" and "Firefighters" that drive burnout, numbness, and reaction.
- Uncover the Exile: Understand how and why your inner child was hidden away to keep you safe.
- Master Somatic Presence: Learn to stay regulated and curious when difficult sensations arise in the body.
- Restore Choice: Move from automatic survival reactions to conscious, compassionate action.
This is not a book about reliving the past. It is a tactical, spiritual, and deeply human guide to reclaiming your wholeness in the present.
