I Am Not Done Yet: A Map To Starting Over After Personal Trauma

By Timothy Carpenter MD

Trauma comes in many forms. A sudden accident. A serious illness. The loss of someone you love. A betrayal that changes how you trust. A career or identity that disappears overnight. Sometimes it's one moment. Sometimes it's a slow unraveling. Either way, the aftermath can feel the same: you're alive, but you don't feel like yourself, and you're not sure how to begin again.

Dr. Timothy Carpenter, MD, has lived that place personally. A physician known for his clinical leadership and patient-centered care, he was the former Chief of Cardiac Anesthesia at a major heart center, until a near-fatal collision with a drunk driver changed his body, his future, and the life he thought he was living. This book comes from the hard-earned reality of rebuilding after impact, and the quiet work of becoming whole again.

Inside, you'll find a clear, grounded guide for starting over after trauma, without pretending it didn't happen. You'll learn practical ways to steady yourself when your mind won't stop looping, rebuild structure when motivation is gone, and begin restoring confidence, identity, and meaning one choice at a time. This is not about pretending you're fine. It's about learning how to live again with honesty, strength, and self-respect.

If you've been trying to act fine while you're falling apart inside, you're not alone. And you're not broken. You're in the middle of rebuilding.

Note: This book is for educational purposes and does not replace professional medical or mental health care.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GDJ7D83S
• ISBN13: 9798241817938
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"