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Book Details Title: The Things We Don’t Talk About: A Memoir of Hardships, Healing, and Hope Author: Stacy Joy Bernal Number of pages: Publisher: See Stacy Speak LLC (January 28, 2020) Language: English ISBN: 0578637804 Rating: 4,7     20 reviews

Book Description Review “This book is packed with truth bombs and relatable stories that we don’t talk about, but should. I loved peering into Stacy’s life and know this will spark many conversations among friends.” – Heather Brooker, KNBC reporter and host of Motherhood in Hollywood podcast”We talk a lot about vulnerability. What it is. How to leverage it for personal growth. We romanticize how vulnerability is found through courage. But, through this book and the telling of her story, Stacy actually does it. She challenges any possibility of higher penalties that could potentially hold her back from telling her story – and it is told in the most captivating of ways with a rare form of curious authenticity. I was laughing by page 4 and crying by page 7. Whether you are a survivor (of any hardship, really), want to be inspired, or are simply curious to read about how someone’s life unapologetically plays out…this is a book worth reading!” – Kim Thomas, LMSW”…Stacy shares her truths without any pretense or apologies. A great read for anyone who might need to broaden their perspective on life, or to try to look at one human’s story with less judgment or comparison. I am honored that she trusted herself enough to believe that her story matters. It does. And it reminded me that while all of our lives can look so different, we all want many of the same things…love, acceptance, and hope!” – Dena Jansen, Author and Speaker at Dena Speaks”Couldn’t put it down. Thank you, Stacy, for being so brave, for sharing your story, for showing so many people the strength that comes from our scars. It was beautiful. Captivating. Honest. Real. Funny. Devastating. Heartbreaking. Inspiring. Hopeful. Thank you for giving others permission to survive their shame by sharing how you’ve done so in your life.” – Dr. Dee Frayne, Holistic Coach Read more About the Author Stacy Bernal is a speaker, coach, and disruptor at See Stacy Speak LLC. Her debut book, “The Things We Don’t Talk About,” is a humorous and heartfelt look at hardships, healing, and hope. A self-proclaimed Ambassador of Badassery, Stacy’s motto is: “I see the Badass in you and I help you see it, too.” Stacy has spoken nationally at places like AAA, Wells Fargo, Fidelity Investments, Pocatello School District, Stevens-Henager College, and Boys and Girls Club. Her message resonates with many diverse audiences, from teens to women in business to recovering drug addicts to corporations. Stacy feels passionate about helping people find their own triumph through their trials. She has been featured in Scary Mommy, Autism Parenting Magazine, HER Magazine, and Thrive Global. She will give her first TEDx talk in June 2020. Stacy is an eight-time marathoner, ultra-marathoner, triathlete, autism mom, nonprofit founder, champion for the underdog, and creator of ripple effects. She is one, small voice capable of making a lot of noise. In June of 2019, she joined the global organization, KeyNote Women Speakers, whose mission is to empower more women speakers to the stage, as a North America Chapter Founding Member. A proud Weber State University alumna, she serves on her Alumni Association’s Board of Directors. She is an ambassador for the Ogden Marathon, a member of Leadership Northern Utah, and founder of Awesome Autistic Ogden, an autism appreciation event. Stacy lives happily and actively with her hubby, sons, and fur babies in Ogden, Utah. A portion of her book sales and speaking gigs goes toward her family’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Bernal Badassery Foundation, which serves families and individuals, both off and on the autism spectrum, who are working to improve their lives and need a helping hand along the way. They are “Badassery in Progress.” Read more Customers Review: We talk a lot about vulnerability. What it is. How to leverage it for personal growth. We romanticize how vulnerability is found through courage. But, through this book and the telling of her story, Stacy actually does it. She challenges any possibility of higher penalties that could potentially hold her back from telling her story – and it is told in the most captivating of ways with a rare form of curious authenticity. I was laughing by page 4 and crying by page 7. Whether you are a survivor (of any hardship, really), want to be inspired, or are simply curious to read about how someone’s life unapologetically plays out…this is a book worth reading! This was hard to read. But I think that’s the point that the author is trying to make – and beyond that, it’s so relatable. As a woman with shared experiences, it’s so refreshing to see such honesty and openness. Beautifully written words by a poignant author. Well done! Stacy Bernal bears all with authenticity and vulnerability. You don’t have to agree with her decision to share her story, or her conclusions about life, but you have to admire her willingness to speak out. She has gumption. I will not soon forget the heartbreaking stories from her youth and I hope she continues to learn and excel in her life journey. She teaches powerful lessons about loving, forgiving, and rocking life. I met Stacy at a women’s conference and heard pieces of her story. My life did not look anything like hers had, but I knew we had one thing in common…we believed in our potential! In her memoir, she shares her truths without any pretense or apologies. A great read for anyone who might need to broaden their perspective on life, or to try to look at one human’s story with less judgment or comparison. I am honored that she trusted herself enough to believe that her story matters. It does. And it reminded me that while all of our lives can look so different, we all want many of the same things…love, acceptance, and hope! What an incredibly empowering book! By Stacy sharing her story, the good, the bad and the embarrassing, it really makes me feel Empowered to do the same. It’s so easy to go through life sharing only our highlights with the world, but that’s not real life and that’s not how you grow. By coming out into the open and sharing all of her failures and struggles, I feel like I am not alone in the world and like I am not the only one to make mistakes and take 4 tries to finish school 😉 lol. I loved this book, cried about 4 times and was laughing so hard at her silly sense of humor. Definitely a great read or listen – I have it on audible and in paperback. This was a great read filled with hope, love and humor. Stacy’s writing style is fantastic, easy to follow and real. I would also recommend this book to anyone who has been impacted by childhood trauma or is looking for a ray of hope. Thank you Stacy for speaking out, for opening up you life to all who choose to read your book. I am deeply touched by your book, I lived with your Aunt Diane when we were going to college and in Washington after we graduated. Your story filled a gap for me that I often wondered about. Thank you. I couldn’t put the book down. I was mesmerized by Stacy’s raw honesty. Not to say it was an easy read, most of the topics are absolutely soul stirring. If you are a fellow badass than you will for sure fall in love with her stories of triumph, honesty and strength. Stacy Bernal is such an amazing author! Once you pick this book up, you will not be able to put it down. Each chapter gets better and better. Stacy does not hold back and tells us things that most people would take to their grave. She will inspire you, make you cry, make you laugh and make you want to share your life story with others. I can’t wait to read her next book 🙂