She was never broken-just buried under everyone else's version of who she should be.
See Through is a bold, emotionally honest memoir about what it really takes to heal-not just privately, but publicly. Stephanie M. Hutchins, PhD, spent decades performing strength for the world while silently drowning in the aftermath of trauma, misdiagnosis, and chronic invisibility. This book is the result of her decision to stop hiding.
In these pages, Stephanie weaves searing personal stories with powerful insights about self-worth, shame, identity, and the cost of radical transparency. She explores:
- Why "performing okay" can be a survival strategy-and how to let it go
- How to set boundaries that honor your nervous system, not your need to be liked
- How to navigate emotional flashbacks, over-functioning, and high-functioning trauma
- The complex beauty of living a life aligned with your truth-even when it's messy
See Through doesn't offer neat formulas or cliché advice. Instead, it offers something more radical: permission to stop performing, speak the truth, and reclaim your voice-without apology.
If you've ever felt like you had to hide your pain to be loved or earn your worth to feel safe, this book is for you.
About the AuthorHutchins, Stephanie M.: - Stephanie M. Hutchins, PhD, is the author of See Through: The Art and Cost of Radical Transparency in a World That Profits from Pretending and three previous books on trauma recovery-Transformation After Trauma, Reclaim Your Life After Trauma, and Moving Forward. She is the founder of Serotinous Life, where she helps trauma survivors harness post-traumatic growth and reclaim authorship of their stories. A former college professor of anatomy and physiology, Stephanie integrates her deep understanding of the human body with certifications in life coaching, advanced wellness coaching, stress management, yoga instruction, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). Her work blends science, mindfulness, and lived experience to support embodied, trauma-aware healing and guide others toward authenticity, integration, and self-trust.