“Hidden Memories: Discover What’s Blocking You from Life and Love”

Praises for The Book

“Few people have written about such sensitive subject matter in such a sophisticated way. Whether you’ve experienced extreme trauma or know of someone who has experienced extreme trauma, this book will be of help to you.”

The Los Angeles Tribune

“Melissa unfolds her personal narrative of trauma and triumph with fearless candor. Her words resonate deeply, capturing the heart and soul of her journey. Through her resilience, she not only inspires but provides a guiding light of hope, a testament to the indomitable human spirit. This book isn’t just for those who’ve faced similar challenges; it’s a profound testament to the strength of the human spirit, offering solace and inspiration to anyone who has weathered the storms of life.”

Dr. Neeta Bhushan
Host of The Brave Table, Author of 5x Award Winning Book, That Sucked Now What

“This deep and introspective description of Melissa’s journey through traumatic and unsettled developmental years of her childhood and young adulthood is a roadmap to all people, young and old, on how to use life’s experiences to one’s advantage. All of Melissa’s breakthroughs and victories are cheered as the reader connects with every descriptive line, every subtle, yet poetic inuendo on her path to success and person enlightenment. I recommend this book exclusively to those who wish to see the strength they possess within, and often brought to light from pain, into a world of self connection and true healing. Melissa invites the reader to never underestimate the moment they are in. To live in the exact moment of life, and choose effort and perseverance to lift up the self into a horizon of infinite possibilities.”

Jeffrey L. McNairy, Psy.D., M.P.H.
Chief Medical Officer. Rythmia Life Advancement Center

“Melissa is the epitome of survival against all odds. She masterfully expresses her vulnerability in the most genuine way. Most notably, Melissa taps into the effectiveness of almost every trauma based resource available to the public. This is a great service to anyone that is seeking comfort in a shared story. There is a benefit found for every person that picks up this book.”

Cheri L. Sotelo
Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Family & Complex Trauma Specialist

“In this life, pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. According to the Buddha, the difficult circumstances in our lives do not create our suffering – rather, it is how we choose to meet our challenges that determines our happiness or despair. In this brave and vulnerable book – part memoir, part psychological/spiritual search, part self awareness guidebook -Melissa Osorio meets the truth of deeply personal betrayal and trauma. And she chooses growth and redemption over paralysis and victimhood. She skillfully avoids platitudes and does not reduce complexity to the oversimplified dichotomy of “good people and bad people.” Instead, she chooses forgiveness, self compassion, and personal responsibility over blame. As part of her journey, she tackles the topic of sexuality, trust, and passion from a deep emotional and spiritual perspective, illustrating how our sexual desire is a multifaceted, dynamic aspect of self. Take this book as a call to action and choose to rewrite your story from this breath onward, as Melissa does.”

Cheryl Fraser
Ph.D. Psychologist, sex therapist, & Buddhist teacher. Author of Buddha’s Bedroom

“We’re all about being a living legend and few people exemplify this like Melissa.”

Gerald Rogers

“Not only is this a very helpful book for people who are dealing with trauma, but it is also a very easy book to read. You’ll feel all the feelings and it’s the kind of story that gets turned into a film.”

Jessica Sheehan

“From the moment I learned Melissa’s story, helping and encouraging her to get it published was one of my top priorities. It will help you and change you in all the right ways.”

Allison Rogers