Dr. Eger and her sister survived, but their parents did not.
After the war, Dr. Eger got married and had a baby.
She and her husband moved to the United States in 1949 and she got her degree in psychology.
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She began treating people with PTSD, which inspired her to continue working on healing herself.
Dr. Egers first child, Marianne Engle, also became a psychologist.
She contributes to the newest edition of “The Gift.”
And she talks about what it was like to be raised by a Holocaust survivor.
Why Dr. Eger Is Mentally Strong
Dr. Eger survived the torture of the death camp.
She makes it clear, however, that she isnt a victim.
But she was victimized.
She chose to take what she learned from her experiences and help other people.
She became a psychologist who specializes in treating people with PTSD.
And she wrote books about the lessons she learned so she can help others who are struggling.
She says the suffering she endured helped her grow stronger.
And now, shes inspiring people around the globe with her story and her wisdom.
But not everyone who goes through something traumatic develops PTSD.
PTSD isnt a sign of weakness.
There are many factors that determine how someone will fare when they experience trauma.
Some of those factors are within your control, some of them arent.
Fortunately, there are steps you’re free to take to heal from trauma.
But what works for one person might not work for another.
There are many different paths to healing.
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