Connectability

Heal the Hidden Ways You Isolate, Find Your People, and Feel (At Last) Like You Belong

By: Anna Runkle

Narrated by: Anna Runkle

Heal trauma-driven disconnection and feel--at last!--like you belong, with guidance from the creator of the Crappy Childhood Fairy healing method and YouTube channel.

Research-backed lessons show anyone suffering from CPTSD and childhood trauma how to form more meaningful, caring relationships.

Does it seem like no matter how hard you try to fit in, you don’t feel understood, or like you belong? Like it’s so easy for other people to get together and do ordinary things—but for you it feels so awkward and stressful that you avoid social situations. Or you go through the motions of a connected life, but you never really feel close to anyone, even though you don’t know why.

You’re not alone. An almost universal adult symptom of trauma from childhood is a feeling of disconnection, and it can lead to a lifetime of loneliness, broken relationships, and the feeling that life is passing you by. But Anna Runkle (aka the Crappy Childhood Fairy) is here to help! Step-by-step, she teaches you practical strategies for healing trauma-driven isolation and developing the social skills needed to break the unconscious habits that push others away – what she calls “covert avoidance.”

Through stories of her own, prompts for self-reflection, and daily connection plans, Anna guides you to:

• Overcome triggers that make you want to isolate
• Identify the role dysregulation plays in damaging connection
• Learn to trust your instincts, recognize red flags, and set boundaries
• Master the art of small talk, active listening, and "reading the room"
• Gradually build the warm and trusting relationships that everyone needs for a happy life

This book is for anyone who has struggled to form satisfying connections with others, offering a practical, impactful path to the rich life you truly want and deserve.

This audio product contains a PDF with supporting material, and the PDF is available to download.

A Lifeline To A Place Of Belonging

I’m familiar with Anna’s work from her Daily Practice and podcast. I was excited to listen to her latest book. It does not disappoint! I also ordered the Kindle version so I can listen and read. For me, being able to connect in healthy ways is essential to belonging to myself and others in this world. I was in a therapy session this morning and recommended Anna’s Daily Practice and her books. There is so much “good stuff” packed into this book to put into practice. I know I’ll be rereading and adding to my journal. Thank you Anna.
Maggie

Real tools

Offers real & helpful blueprint on triggers & how to work through then to gain healing. Helps you see things about your behaviors that you don’t even realize yet.

Very insightful read

I truly enjoyed listening to this book. So much of what Anna talks about resonated with me and the difficulty I’ve had with forming genuine relationships. Anna does such a great job of providing examples that are relatable. Highly recommend!

Wisdom

Excellent book. Love that the author reads it herself. So many insights and practical steps toward help and healing.

Anna is always great!

Another poignant and beautiful lesson of understanding by Anna. Definitely a must listen for anyone who lived thru trauma.