Eugene shares the profound impact of a challenging childhood, where silence was a coping mechanism. A near-death experience brought everything into sharp focus, forcing him to confront past trauma and emotional abuse.

What happens when you almost lose your life, and the hardest part is admitting how serious it was? Eugene Z. Bertrand survived domestic violence and a life-threatening incident just days after graduating college. His story is about radical acceptance, forgiveness, EMDR therapy, and reclaiming your own power.

Eugene Z. Bertrand is a social work student at Columbia University and author of Resilience: Breaking the Chains, a book inspired by his experience as a domestic violence survivor. He is a mentor, speaker, and advocate for vulnerability as a form of strength.

Connect with Eugene:

Website: [eugenezibertrand.com](http://eugenezibertrand.com)

Book: Resilience: Breaking the Chains (available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble)

Topics Covered:

- What domestic violence looks like beyond the stereotypes
- Why it took a near-death experience to break the silence
- How EMDR therapy helped him reprocess trauma
- The real experience of choosing radical acceptance and forgiveness
- Why vulnerability is a superpower, especially for men
- How writing a book became a path to healing

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