The Unhealed Wounds of My Father
A Memoir
by Emile Maxi

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Emile Maxi’s father, Ascencio, was born in Haiti in the 1920s. He was, as the author says, a man who wanted nothing more than to live up to his name by rising above the difficulty of a life filled with struggle and a dysfunctional childhood. A deeply flawed and complicated man, Ascencio was known for his hardworking nature and the good deeds he performed for his community. But at home, he was physically, verbally, and emotionally abusive, abuse that worsened dramatically after the sudden death of the author’s mother when the author was only five years old. His mother’s death and his father’s abusive behaviour left the author with lifelong scars of grief and intergenerational trauma. He has spent his life working to heal these wounds, leaning on faith, family, a desire to stop the cycle, and create a healthy, joyful future for his own children. Here, he shares his hard-won wisdom, offering readers a pathway to freedom from the struggles of grief and trauma. Powerful, poignant, and courageous, The Unhealed Wounds of My Father follows the author’s journey of healing and self-discovery, where the pain of the past is transformed into hope for the future.

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The Unhealed Wounds of My Father - A Memoir. A reflection on trauma, domestic violence and grief that plagued the life of the author and how he overcame it all.

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Emile Maxi has been a pastor for thirty-two years, officiating weddings and performing pre- and post-marriage counselling. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and a Master of Arts in Education. Emile is both a certified Life Coach and certified Grief Recovery Specialist. His first book, The Will to Heal, was published by FriesenPress in 2022. In his free time, he enjoys reading, cycling, and exercising. He now lives in Ontario, Canada, with his wife June.

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