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By age 25, Tracie Bork is a rising scientist and half of a power couple who throws lavish faculty parties. But beneath the perfect surface lurks the chaos she's tried to control since childhood-and alarming physical symptoms she'd rather dismiss. Each year, she works more fiendishly than the one before as the complications to her health compound and become more mysterious until finally, she hits a wall, body, mind, and soul.
In a series of honest inquiries and reflections, Bork chronicles her journey as a patient, academic, former military brat, and woman in search of faith. She explores the inexplicable connection between early trauma and a damaged nervous system-which incites a cascade of drug and food reactions that bring her to the brink of death-and the cost of using control to feel safe in the world that's let her down.
One part coming-of-age story and another part medical thriller, the stories in Becoming unfold everywhere from Kodiak, Alaska, to Kyoto, Japan, and ultimately reveal the healing that's possible if we can quiet our analytical mind and open up to divine assistance.
This memoir will baffle, educate, and validate anyone struggling with a mysterious illness or chronic high stress, inspiring them to face their fears, let go of the coping strategies that hold them back, and live spiritually awakened.
Tracie's upbringing took her across the globe, from Alaska to Guam, shaped by her father's military career. Her early years were marked by significant challenges, including childhood trauma, which sparked a lifelong journey of healing and self- discovery. Initially drawn to science for its promise of answers and solutions, Tracie envisioned a career rooted in facts and logic. However, her path took an unexpected turn, leading her away from science and toward the spiritual and divine.
Through years of deep exploration and healing, Tracie has embraced a life of flow, joy, and openness, guided by the Divine and a willingness to set aside her analytical mind. She believes that every experience, no matter how difficult, has shaped her into who she is today. Tracie encourages others to see life as a realm of infinite possibilities, where anything is truly achievable.
Now living in Boulder, Colorado, with her partner and their three beloved cats-who unapologetically rule the household-Tracie enjoys delving into topics like metaphysics, spiritual dimensions of reality, meditation, qi gong, and energy medicine. She is currently writing a book about her parents' lives and the impact of generational trauma, blending stories, photographs, and audio interviews into a powerful narrative.
In a series of honest inquiries and reflections, Bork chronicles her journey as a patient, academic, former military brat, and woman in search of faith. She explores the inexplicable connection between early trauma and a damaged nervous system-which incites a cascade of drug and food reactions that bring her to the brink of death-and the cost of using control to feel safe in the world that's let her down.
One part coming-of-age story and another part medical thriller, the stories in Becoming unfold everywhere from Kodiak, Alaska, to Kyoto, Japan, and ultimately reveal the healing that's possible if we can quiet our analytical mind and open up to divine assistance.
This memoir will baffle, educate, and validate anyone struggling with a mysterious illness or chronic high stress, inspiring them to face their fears, let go of the coping strategies that hold them back, and live spiritually awakened.
Tracie's upbringing took her across the globe, from Alaska to Guam, shaped by her father's military career. Her early years were marked by significant challenges, including childhood trauma, which sparked a lifelong journey of healing and self- discovery. Initially drawn to science for its promise of answers and solutions, Tracie envisioned a career rooted in facts and logic. However, her path took an unexpected turn, leading her away from science and toward the spiritual and divine.
Through years of deep exploration and healing, Tracie has embraced a life of flow, joy, and openness, guided by the Divine and a willingness to set aside her analytical mind. She believes that every experience, no matter how difficult, has shaped her into who she is today. Tracie encourages others to see life as a realm of infinite possibilities, where anything is truly achievable.
Now living in Boulder, Colorado, with her partner and their three beloved cats-who unapologetically rule the household-Tracie enjoys delving into topics like metaphysics, spiritual dimensions of reality, meditation, qi gong, and energy medicine. She is currently writing a book about her parents' lives and the impact of generational trauma, blending stories, photographs, and audio interviews into a powerful narrative.