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She Is Not Your Rehab

One Man’s Journey to Healing and the Global Anti-Violence Movement He Inspired

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She Is Not Your Rehab

By: Matt Brown
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Mataio (Matt) Faafetai Malietoa Brown offers the men in his barbershop a haircut with a difference: a safe space to be seen and heard without judgement.

As the creator of My Fathers Barbers, Matt has inspired a new generation of New Zealand men to break free from the cycle of abuse - and those men have in turn inspired Matt and his wife, Sarah, to create the global anti-violence movement She Is Not Your Rehab.

In this book, Matt shares his own story and those of his clients: how they survived family violence and abuse, and how they were able to find healing and turn their lives around. He introduces the people and concepts that have helped him heal and gives listeners the tools they need to begin their own journeys.

She is Not Your Rehab demonstrates the power of vulnerability and honesty in addressing pain and shame, and shows how anyone can empower themselves by taking responsibility for their own healing.

The information contained in this book is of a general nature only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you wish to make any use of information in this book relating to your health, you should first consider its appropriateness to your situation and obtain advice from a medical professional.

©2021 Matt Brown (P)2021 Penguin Random House Audio Inspiring Heartfelt Thought-Provoking Health Mental Violence
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I really loved that Matt narrated his story himself. This book will transform lives. Thank you.

Loved everything about it!!

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Such a Sad and beautiful story. Thank you for sharing your life experiences. Sarah Brown you are a Heroic Wahine Toa Mad Respect for you. keep up the fabulous Mahi Yous are doing yous are truly an inspiration

Thank you for a Great Book

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Everyone should read this book. Everyone. If you are a human being on the planet earth, then you should read this book. Period.

Such an important piece of writing

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If you change the “she is not …” to “ he is not … “ I think every couple should read this before they enter a relationship and certainly before marriage or to repair a marriage . While written for men , women can also learn a lot as it works both ways .. thanks for the story and the great narration Matt.

Just WOW what an amazing male insight

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He talks about different types of men in his life, and the little boy inside of each of them. you will either be one of or know one of these men.this book can help you understand yourself if you will listen.

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Thank you soo much for soo gently but impact fully sharing your story, your words have imprinted on me deeper than any korero I have sat or read through 💚
My story is not a story of domestic violence but is of a deep feeling of abandonment & rejection, my husband grew up in a alcohol, drug, domestic violence, poverty, lack of environment.
A reminder of the mahi I have done and the journey my husband is coming through, your courageous share means I understand him soo much more now, your sharing helped fill in the blanks my husband hasn't yet been able to share in detail that I soo desperately wanted to understand, I am genuinely grateful, your book is giving him hope, so again a heart felt thank you, arohatino nui 💚

Thank you 🙏

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This is a powerful book that everyone, not just men need to read as we traverse the many things our childhood's bring us and the healing that can come if we are willing to do the mahi. Inspiring, moving and ultimately calls me to walk towards my own healing. Thank you

Please read this book...

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Loved the whole thing so relatable for most people I know. Am recommending to anyone I know that is healing from life's funk. I also love Brené Brown's work on shame and vulnerability included in this masterpiece for NZ. Thank you both so much, appreciate anyone willing to get out their guts to help others, such raw real honesty delivered with love ❤️.

Ngā mihi nunui ki a kōrua!

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The way it was delivered the content the emotion the learning…
I was ready for this book but I wasn’t aware how emotional it would make me. Most amazing learning processes put into amazing words for growth from each side of the stories. Amazing strength in the couple, the family and everyone that shared their story. Everyday people saving lives

Wow. Big impact book

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Just amazing! it was that good, that I'm speechless!

But I will say this... being a victim/survivor of childhood FDV & SA myself, then experiencing DV within my own marriage... and to go on and become a DV specialist counsellor working specifically with indigenous women - This book offers so many amazing pearls of wisdom, gems of knowledge and an abundance of revalationary wealth for my work and the sisters I work with!

Thank you Matt Brown, for taking your journey and using it for the betterment of others! There is so much that we women can learn in this space about the sufferings and compassion of, and for our men, and how to support that healing journey without destroying ourselves in the process!

Arohanui to you and your whanau! You are amazing Matt, and the work you do is such a breakthrough, and so commendable!!!

God's Blessing be upon you and your labour!!!

*****

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