Life will sharpen you. Break you. Test you. But it will also shape you. In The Inside Matters, Allen Dekeyser—trauma survivor, husband, and mental health advocate—delivers a soul-deep, real-talk guide to navigating pain, healing from within, and carrying truth through life’s hardest moments. Through four unforgettable truths, Dekeyser shows us what a pencil can teach us about surviving pain, learning from mistakes, leaving a lasting mark, and remembering that what truly matters… is what’s inside. This is more than a self-help book. It’s a message for the broken, the brave, and the ones still trying to believe they matter. Inside, you'll find: ✏️ Raw personal stories of survival, healing, and hope 🧠 Reflection questions to connect deeper with your journey ❤️ Affirmations to silence your inner critic 🎨 Beautiful chapter illustrations that breathe life into each truth Whether you're facing trauma, burnout, rejection, or just trying to make sense of your story—The Inside Matters will meet you where you are and remind you of the strength that’s always lived within you. Perfect for readers who need encouragement, spiritual growth, trauma healing, or a powerful gift of hope.
Life will sharpen you. Break you. Test you. But it will also shape you. In The Inside Matters, Allen Dekeyser—trauma survivor, husband, and mental health advocate—delivers a soul-deep, real-talk guide to navigating pain, healing from within, and carrying truth through life’s hardest moments. Through four unforgettable truths, Dekeyser shows us what a pencil can teach us about surviving pain, learning from mistakes, leaving a lasting mark, and remembering that what truly matters… is what’s inside. This is more than a self-help book. It’s a message for the broken, the brave, and the ones still trying to believe they matter. Inside, you'll find: ✏️ Raw personal stories of survival, healing, and hope 🧠 Reflection questions to connect deeper with your journey ❤️ Affirmations to silence your inner critic 🎨 Beautiful chapter illustrations that breathe life into each truth Whether you're facing trauma, burnout, rejection, or just trying to make sense of your story—The Inside Matters will meet you where you are and remind you of the strength that’s always lived within you. Perfect for readers who need encouragement, spiritual growth, trauma healing, or a powerful gift of hope.